Lise Gagne got fired from her job because she couldn’t focus. She was too obsessed with this new thing… taking stock photos and selling them online. Her friends and family thought she was crazy… until she started making a living this way. Ten years later, she’s one of the top stock photographers in the world… […]
Last week, I came back from the South of France, where I was with 10 of your fellow readers and iStock legend, Lise Gagne. We spent a week learning how to shoot stock photos in the streets of Saint-Tropez, from our villas above the Mediterranean, and from a chateau deep in the countryside. You guys […]
When it comes to creating stock photos, there’s basically two schools of thought: Trendy vs. Timeless. The first approach is to keep on top of popular trends in the advertising world; to create photos that look modern and current. Shots like these: Photos that feature the newest technology, hottest gadgets, and distinct styles are likely […]
Most stock photos are bought for use in advertising, marketing, and promotion. Which means that the images you’re selling as stock are often used to represent someone’s mission, message, or brand. Because of that, you can’t sell stock photos that include anything copyrighted. No logos, trademarks, brand names, or copyrighted art. This is also the […]
Has this happened to you, yet? Your friends hear you talking about photography… they “like” your photos on Facebook… and suddenly you’re the “friend with a camera.” Which inevitably leads to… “Can you take photos of my wedding/family reunion/house for sale/dog/high school grad?” I like to call it the “Friend with a Camera” phenomenon that […]
Anytime you have a recognizable person in a photo that you want to sell as stock, you need a model release… UNLESS you plan to sell the photo as “editorial use only.” That includes: Crowds of hundreds of people People in foreign countries and who don’t speak English People in old photos Even when you […]
Thanks to everyone who got into our Summer Sprints over the past three months. We got some amazing submissions! Let’s take a look back at some of the fantastic photos we saw from Breakfast Stock Club Premium members this summer… Simplicity, Story, & Fun Simple images are visually powerful because the viewer is instantly drawn […]
Slow down, 2017! Here we are, at the start of the 4th quarter of the year. How are you doing on your progress towards your photography goals? My goals for 2017 are: Build a stock photo portfolio on Alamy Get published in a few travel magazines Last time we caught up… I had started a […]
Fall is here, and its arrival brings loads of new and lucrative stock photo subjects. Here are some ideas to help you make the most of these lovely fall days before they disappear: Photograph the festivities. Apple pressing, hayrides, Halloween costumes, pumpkin carving – all of these fun activities make perfect material for stock photography! […]
Last week, we looked at three camera tips for capturing action photos. If you missed it, you can catch up here. Simply capturing action at all is exhilarating… but let’s take a look at what happens when we combine action with creative tricks… 1. Freezing. Stopping motion with your camera is almost magical. With a […]
