Bonnie, here, on the last day of our Thankful series, where we’re sharing the things that we’re thankful to have in our lives. Today, I’m thankful for Lightroom. Have a look at the before and after of my sunrise shot from the other day, and you’ll see why: Before processing in Lightroom: After processing in […]
Some of our most successful Breakfast Stock Club members have a few things in common: They keep their cameras handy They photograph interesting subjects that have many potential uses They nail their keywords Here’s a story where these three things really come together. Let me turn it over to BSC member, Lisa Top, to share […]
Here come the holidays! I know that things get super busy during this time, but consider this — it’s also one of the most photogenic times of the year! Don’t let it pass you by. From Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, the next couple of months will be a parade of decorations and celebrations […]
We’re going to wrap up our “Back-to-Basics” series with three techniques you can use to improve your photos and get some unique shots. If you’re just tuning in, for the past few weeks we’ve been looking at simple ways you can create stronger and more salable images. So far we’ve covered: rule of thirds, intentional […]
We’ve been talking a LOT about selling your photos through online stock agencies this week because it’s one of the easiest ways to start selling your photos… and it can create a nice passive income stream for you. But really, the coolest thing about selling your photos as stock (besides the passive income) is that […]
Selling your photos through some kind of “agency” sounds official and unapproachable. Like you have to have an “agent” and a studio and a bunch of models pouting around. But stock photography is actually almost the opposite of that. What you need is a camera and an imagination… and that’s it. You don’t even need […]
Hello Breakfast Stock Club! It’s time for our third quarter yearly goal check-in! Honestly, this one snuck up on me. Let’s take a look at our yearly goals, our progress, our hang-ups… and refocus. Start by writing down these questions, and their answers: What are my goals for 2016? What steps have I taken towards […]
Yesterday, we looked at some photo trends that are super-hot in stock photography. Today, let’s take a look at some of the very photos that are selling for our pros right now. I’ll let them each tell you about their best-seller this year, below… Notice, when you look through these shots, that they’re all pretty […]
Stock photo trends tend to follow design trends. One way to stay ahead of the pack when it comes to your photos is to spend some time doing a little research before you click the shutter or look through your shots. One way to do this is to head to your local bookstore and peruse […]
For the next few weeks we’re going to look at simple things you can do to improve your photos, while also hopefully sparking some creativity in the process. Photography is a constant journey of learning, practicing and improving, and no matter how long you’ve been shooting it never hurts to revisit the basics. For our […]
