How to Fit Photography Into Your Life and Travel Internationally as an Aspiring Photographer With Mayra Padilla

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Mayra Padilla, a San Francisco-based marketing consultant and passionate photographer, joins this episode of the Big Photo Hunt to share how she seamlessly weaves photography into her busy life. Mayra reveals her secrets to landing local and international photo gigs—a strategy rooted in her desire to continuously “learn” while traveling.

We also dive into her approach to capturing the magic of Italy, a country that’s been photographed countless times yet still offers fresh perspectives despite the constant influx of tourists. Along the way, we chat about my favorite Cuban restaurant in Miami Beach—Puerto Sagua—and even surprise-call our mutual friend, Zuzy Martin, adding a fun twist to the conversation. Whether you’re juggling multiple roles or simply dreaming of your next travel shoot, Mayra’s insights will show you how to keep your photography ambitions front and center.

The Big Photo Hunt’s mission is simple: to help us all grow together as photographers. We’ve got a new set of tools coming soon — built specifically for us as amateur and hobbyist photographers. Make sure you’re on the list for the beta so you can be the first to try them.