Take a Few Tips from Someone Who’s Been There
Do you ever muse about how nice it would be if people would just pay you to take pictures? So you could give up your day job… and start making money doing something you love? Or maybe you’re a traveler or writer first, but you know it’s easier to sell stories when you have photos […]
Tell a Story …
We are kicking off Travel Post Month’s editorial calendar with an all-photo issue. The topic for this issue is: "Tell a Story About a Place or Person."
Here are some individual shots …
Lightroom Tip: How to Sort Your Photos
Digital cameras make it easy to shoot more pictures than ever. During a recent trip to Australia, my wife Karen and I shot over 350 images of endangered sea lions in under an hour. We were in Australia for 48 days and shot nearly 9,600 images in total. Of those, I think we saved just […]
January Winners: “Passages and Doorways”
Last month’s photo challenge theme was “Passages and Doorways.” It was a record- breaking month for submissions, and a number of images stood out as winners. I hope you had the chance to browse through all the entries. December’s winner, David Wallace, acted as our guest judge taking on the challenge of choosing our first-place […]
Photoshop is Fair Play When Selling Photos for Stock
Selling photos for editorial use is a are very different market compared to selling photos as stock. While it is industry standard that editorial photos remain unaltered, it is acceptable and sometimes required to edit photos for stock.
How Much Should You Pay If You Earn $1 An Image?
Shelly Perry answers a reader’s questions about model releases and model compensation.
Pickle Barrel: Authentic, Popular, and Filling
Flowers jump out of the wooden box on the window. The squat brown building is barely tall enough for the wooden screen door. The door’s handle is worn smooth from years of hands. Looking from the outside, you would never guess this small walk-in hoagie shop is one of Bozeman, Montana’s most popular restaurants. Welcome to Pickle Barrel …
Mystic, Connecticut
The faint sound of a harbor bell tolls in the distance as an early kayaker glides his oars through a shimmering river embraced by towering trees. Down the road, an ancient stone fence curls its way through a 19th century whaling village. A town of proud people eager to share their storied history, Mystic, Connecticut welcomes guests with open arms …