→ Sign up here to get Breakfast Stock Club issues in your in-box once a week! If you’re a regular reader, you know: Iconic photos sell. Yes, cultural icons and recognizable landmarks sell well as stock. But you can — and should — photograph them in creative ways. Set yourself apart. Add your own twist. […]
Today’s most popular stock photos aren’t what used to sell as stock. Beautiful models in staged situations are out. Authenticity and real people are in.
It’s easy to be creative when you’re relaxed and having fun. That’s how participants at our Photo Summer Camp have been snagging so many great shots… And it’s how I got this shot: Bonnie here, reporting from Day Three of Summer Photo Camp. Yesterday I sent you a video tip showing how fun and easy […]
Getting the light right is critical for a saleable photo. Watch this photography reflector tutorial to find out how to create the best effect with light…
When looking to take a saleable photo, it helps to think in terms of the x, y, and z axis lines. Doing this can really make your photo pop…
Dear Reader, Breakfast Stock Club reader Theresa StJohn wrote in to tell me she’s having a blast selling her photos as stock and then finding them in use. For example, this photo she took of fried clams… Ended up on this stylish blog called CereusArt.com: And after she snapped a photo of this Irish soda […]
Here’s a quick video with a simple way to remove logos, brand names, and trademarks in Adobe Lightroom.
Read about a few simple ways to shoot “clean” and logo-free photos tips from Bonnie Caton.
Dear Reader, The first time you try to sell your photos as stock is probably the first time you’ll ever have someone look at them with a critical eye. It’s scary. Your friends and family like your photos. You like your photos. But when you send them to a stock agency, you think: This is […]
When you decide to make money with your camera, it’s not a case of photo vs. video. You can do both. Each has its own place. They can even complement each other.
