Welcome to Partner Resources — a curated list of trusted affiliates that support photographers, artists, and travelers. These companies offer tools, gear, and services I personally use or recommend. Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission, which helps support my creative work at no extra cost to you.
Here is a list of our thoroughly mixed-up partner links. The list focuses somehow on photography, travel, and art related links.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Photographer’s SEO & AI Workflow: How to Supercharge Your Image Galleries with ChatGPT – whether you’re an emerging photographer or a seasoned visual storyteller, this Kindle eBook is your essential guide to making your images more visible — without losing your voice.
Pocket Tripod – what a handy little photography gadget to stabilize your phone camera, and, it fits in your wallet! I have one and I use it all the time in The Escape Pod to stabilize my phone. Get $5 off of your order by using referral code: KB5-OD6XUF
Polaroid – check out cameras, film and printers! Who doesn’t love taking pictures with a vintage Polaroid camera? Now you can get a new one :)
Pond5 – become a contributor or find stunning stock video files to fill out your next film project! Save time and money with high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world.
Professional Photographers of America – there is one reason to join PPA if you are an American photographer, and that is, with your monthly membership you also get insurance coverage for your gear. Other offerings are classes, certifications, an online community and an annual conferences. I’ve only been a member for a few years, but peace of mind is worth the monthly membership fee. Click on the link to sign up and when they ask for a referral name, enter mine! (Kimberly Kradel)
Shutterstock – I submit a lot of my iPhone images to Shutterstock these days since the sunset of my old go to Stockimo.
Ulanzi – Get 20% off your entire purchase of photography accessories at Ulanzi with Code: AF20 such as tripods, lights, cell phone accessories and more.
TRAVEL
Auto Europe – save up to 30% on car rentals worldwide.Trusted by millions of travelers for over 70-years!
Derby Hotels Collection – are hotels with their own personality, designed for those who appreciate a new way to travel. Each hotel in London, Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris has its own small art collection! Yes, Derby Hotels Collection has created unique, original spaces to combine art, luxury and culture. Each hotel has its own identity and houses an art collection, making it a small museum of inestimable artistic value. The hotels also work day by day to offer unique experiences based on responsible tourism and sustainability.
Expedia – make travel plans and find flights, hotel stays, and car rentals.
Hilton Honors – earn perks for your stay at a Hilton property!
HotelsCombined – their advanced search engine aims to streamline your trip planning process, bringing you a smooth experience as you look for the best flights, accommodations, and vehicle rentals.
Hyatt Points – earn rewards for staying at a Hyatt property!
Marriot Bonvoy – earn rewards every time you stay at a Marriot property!
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels – offer luxury hotels for business and leisure travelers all over the world.
RushMyPassport – is the fastest way to get your travel visas and passports!
Sightseeing Pass App – download the app to make sightseeing easy. They offer city destination passes – NYC, Los Angeles, London, and others – as well as a USA Sightseeing Pass which gives one ticket to over two hundred and fifty attractions in ten USA Destinations
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards – fly Southwest to any number of fun locations in the US!
Travel Guard – plans available through Travel Guard can provide you with coverage for unexpected medical expenses while on a trip.
Viator – sign up for daytrips and tours around the world.
Vrbo – find your next vacation rental!
VANLIFE
Harvest Hosts – join a network of farms, wineries, breweries & distilleries, golf courses, community hosts, and more, that invite RVers to stay overnight, giving members safe, convenient, and unique places to stay during their travels.
Jackery – a great portable energy company that wants to keep you up and running with their portable power stations and solar generators. Great for camping and/or vanlife!
NordVPN – the NordVPN service allows you to connect to 5600+ servers in 60+ countries. It secures your Internet data with military-grade encryption, ensures your web activity remains private and helps bypass geographic content restrictions online
RVshare – if you’re thinking about going on a road trip, camping, or renting an RV for a special event, RVshare makes the whole process simple and fun!
ACCESORIES
Viori Shampoo Bars – I’ve been using their Hidden Waterfall shampoo and conditioner bars exclusively on my hair for two year now and I love them. They are easy to travel with and store in between shampoos, and the Hidden Waterfall scent is lovely.
ART
Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring – this book/biography of my friend Keith Haring was published early in 2024. It takes into account the years of Keith’s life that are rarely talked about – his growing up in Kutztown and the two years he spent in Pittsburgh – as well as his life NYC. Art Historians have always been dismissive about his time spent in Pittsburgh, and I was happy to contribute my memories to the book.
Art.com – makes finding wall art enjoyable with the world’s largest collection of premium quality prints. They have millions of wall art prints, in a variety of styles, and they organize it all so it’s easy for you to find the best wall art for your style and space.
Blick Art Materials – with excellent service for a quality shopping experience, they want to ensure you find the best art supplies at the lowest prices.
Utrecht Art Supplies – are you looking for quality paint, mediums, canvas, and more? Find your favorite Utrecht art supplies—and shop new ones—all in one place!
ONLINE LEARNING
MasterClass – give the gift of online courses and online learning to yourself or another with some of the most creative photographers, writers, actors, chefs, and athletes.
Skillshare – join Skillshare today and get a month of Premium for free! Creative learning made easy with thousands of classes taught by creative pros and industry icons!
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Hosting.com – (name change from A2hosting) has been keeping the ARTIST-AT-LARGE properties up and running for a few years now. They are good folks, with good customer service and can provide any level of hosting.
Imagely – the producers of the Next Gen Gallery plugin for WordPress and some really cool WP themes to show off and sell your photography. This site is using the Iconic theme.
NextGen Gallery Pro – organize sell your photos with WordPress. The now offer not only download capabilities but also print fulfillment too!
Shopify – helps people achieve independence by making it easier to start, run, and grow a business!
Zenfolio – where you can share your galleries, build a portfolio website and sell your work all from one solution. Build your photography website today with a 14-day free trial.
COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
Betabrand – let’s get over the ‘dress pant yoga pant’ thing because no one is wearing these to yoga class and admit that these are just nice stretchy pants that are stylish enough for the office or great for travel!
BuddhaTrends – is the one-stop-shop for all the Free Spirits out there: the Artists, Bohemians, Hippies, and all women who want nothing more but to show off their good vibes through their unique style.
CroneWear – get your sassy t-shirts and tote-bags here! They make great gifts! This is one of my side hustles.
ACTING/BACKGROUND WORK
Backstage – find your next role on stage and screen! Are you an actor or even thinking about doing background, extra, or voiceover work? Sign up for Backstage to get the latest project calls!
DIGITAL CURRENCY
Coinbase – keep track of your digital currency.
Thank you for supporting independent artists and creators. Your use of these links helps keep this site going and allows me to continue sharing my work and resources with the community!