Although summer is still in full swing, we’re rapidly approaching one of the best stock photo opportunities of the year… Back to school time! School – and education of all kinds – are hot selling themes, which is why we’re making it August’s Breakfast Stock Club Summer Sprint theme. Let’s take a peek at three of the current best-selling […]
How are you doing on your stock photography this summer? Shooting new photos? Editing? Uploading to your stock sites? Hopefully all of the above! If not, don’t worry. Most of us are no strangers to procrastination. The toughest part about stock photography is getting that initial momentum, but once you break through that first hurdle, […]
We’re in the midst of July’s Summer Sprints Stock Photography Photo Challenge! This month’s theme is “Connectivity”. Next time you’re in line at the coffee shop, look around… how many people are staring at their phones? These days, we’re more connected – digitally, anyway – than we’ve ever been. With the prevalence of screens and […]
If you’re looking to try out some fun new photo tricks without breaking the bank, here are three photo tools for under $5.00 each. In fact, you might already have this stuff lying around your house! 1. Foam board. For a couple of bucks, pick up a large piece of white foam board from your […]
One of the best gifts you could give to your photography this year is to learn how to edit your images using Adobe Lightroom. Once you get the hang of this program, your photos will never be the same. Take a look at this shot I just took in Namibia, before and after edits in […]
I love to rent Airbnb apartments when I travel. It’s usually the same price or less than a hotel, and you get a kitchen… you get more space… and it’s more like living like a local. Plus, if you rent a place abroad, you can use the space to shoot stock photos! Here are a […]
Our last Summer Sprint of the year is underway and the stock photography theme this month is: Play! Think: water sports, playing games, flying kites, blowing bubbles – or any way that YOU like to play… hiking, riding horses, taking photos, cooking… the list could go on and on… Odds are that many of the […]
I’ve been using my trusty Nikon D600 DSLR for about five years, and I still love it. Just recently, I bought the mirrorless Fuji XT2, also, and I really appreciate its lightweight technology. I can see myself traveling with this more than my Nikon just to save space in my bag. And last year I […]
One of the most thrilling parts of selling stock photos is the element of surprise. Once you build up your portfolio, it’s fun to login to your sites to see which of your stock photos have sold. And while some stock photo sales are predictable, other times you feel like you really hit the jackpot. […]
Last week we talked about focus, and the importance of submitting sharp photos to your stock agencies. If you missed it, you can catch up here. But if you’re getting blurry photos and you’re not sure why, try these five tips for getting tack-sharp shots: Check your shutter speed. A big cause of blur is […]
