Pictures from D.C.: Shooting for Stock and The Ultimate Stock Photography Workshop
I spent some time this weekend with professional photographer Stacey Blomstrom, running through photo shoot locations here in D.C. for our upcoming stock photography workshop. See what tips she gave us…
How Small Stock Photo Royalties Add Up to Big Checks
When Jerry’s friend first told him about stock photography, he thought his photos were worth a lot more than the small royalty he would collect from microstock sites. Today, he understands that what you lose on the initial sale, you make up for in volume. Jerry’s not a salesman, so he likes that he doesn’t…
Stock Photographer Lise Gagne’s Story: From Photography as a Hobby to a Six-Figure Career
Today, Lise Gagne makes a nice six-figure income from royalties on pictures she sells through iStockphoto.com and she’s their number-one seller. If you’re thinking about making the jump from wherever you are today to stock photographer, read her story below. It’s not about what others think you can and can’t do. It’s about putting yourself…
What I Like Most about Stock Photography for Beginners
Online stock photo agencies are a great way of breaking into photography because you don’t need a lot of images to get started. You can shoot and upload as often or as little as you want. You never have to meet a photo buyer face-to-face or negotiate fees. And it’s a lot of fun to…
Day 2 in San Francisco: Quick Tips for Great Story Starters
Top tips from our guest editors today in San Francisco… what need to do to grab your reader’s attention, you need a compelling lead—something that draws your reader in.
“Blues, Brews & BBQ” in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
By Ginny RipleySavor your summer with a tasty combination of three of the season’s perennial pleasures in Fontana, Wisconsin. “Burnin’ Down the Docks” is a Sunday celebration of “Blues, Brews & BBQ” at The Abbey Resort, right on the picturesque Lake Geneva harbor.Promptly at noon, I heard the thump of live music kick in, attracting…
Whimsical Eltz Castle
By Gail L. KnightITWPA MemberIn the midst of rolling green countryside near Münstermaifeld, Germany, sits a castle that would fulfill many a young girl’s dreams of where she, the princess that she is, should live. This mesmerizing castle, hidden in a valley away from view from the roads above, is the medieval castle Burg Eltz…
An Essential Travel Item
By Karen BrooksSuitcase space is at a premium, as all frequent travelers know. So why should you make room for bentonite clay? Here’s why:Are you fearful of bug bites? Poisonous bites and stings can ruin your vacation. The thing that makes a spider bite or bee sting painful is the poison, so the most effective…
Chicago’s Millennium Park: An Artful Respite
By Connie S. ReedIt’s a hot summer day. You’ve spent the morning shopping along the Magnificent Mile, or perhaps you were museum hopping or just taking in the city’s sights. Now you are warm and hungry, and your feet are tired and sore. You are ready for a break. Head to Millennium Park, where art…
Jettison Jet Lag
By Colleen Campbell The Wright brothers and their fantastic flying machine changed everything when they gave us a way to get to faraway places faster. Instead of spending days or even weeks traveling to foreign destinations, we now hop on a plane and find ourselves halfway around the world in just hours. But faster travel…
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