Few things strike fear into my heart like uploading images to a stock website and realizing I didn’t get a model release. Sometimes you get caught up in the moment and forget… or, if you’re like me, it can sometimes feel awkward to ask strangers to sign a model release. But that shouldn’t stop you […]
The Galapagos islands, scattered across a sparkling blue ocean, are home to strange and wonderful wild creatures with species found nowhere else on earth. Blue-footed boobies dance, marine iguanas bask on the beach, and giant tortoises pose in front of my camera. What more could a wildlife photographer want? The wonderful thing about being a […]
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt To say I have an unquenchable thirst for travel would be an understatement. I feel alive when I’m on the road. So several years ago, during a particularly grueling 24-hour shift at the hospital, I googled “travel photography.” That’s […]
Taking photos of people can be awkward. Usually, it’s because — even if your photo subject is a good friend — they simply don’t know what to do when you point a camera at them. This is totally normal! As photographers, it’s our job to help people feel at ease, and give them some direction. […]
Folks often ask me about the stock agency Alamy. Alamy is different from most of the agencies we talk about here in the Breakfast Stock Club. Alamy – What is It? As an online stock agency, Alamy can be harder to get into, but once you’re in, they take almost any images that are technically […]
What is Stock Photography? Stock photography (sometimes called “microstock”) is one of the quickest ways to get into selling your photos. It requires no previous experience, and the best part is you don’t have to do any of the actual selling. You upload your photos to agency websites, and they sell them for you, giving […]
One of the most powerful photography techniques to learn is selective focus. It makes your photos look more intentional, more professional, and lends impact, directing the viewer’s eye. What is Selective Focus? Selective focus is basically what it sounds like. You select what portion of your image you want to be in focus, while blurring […]
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 […]
It’s the 2nd month of our Summer Sprints Stock Photo Challenge – which means it’s time to re-focus and get ready to take 100 new photos for this month’s theme: Connectivity. For this theme, think: Connecting with friends and family members Staying digitally connected in the outdoors Using laptops, phones, and tablets in cafes, at home, […]
I hope that you’re taking and uploading a ton of new shots during our Breakfast Stock Club Summer Sprints stock photo challenges! If you’re scared to submit them… or you’re getting some photos rejected, remember… it happens to everyone. Here’s a note I wrote about rejections back in 2015 that still rings true today… =========== […]
