Whether you’re a travel writer, a photographer, or someone who enjoys learning about new places and cultures… I’m sure you’ll appreciate how the right pictures can really capture the essence of a destination. In fact, my travel photos often inspire the stories that I write. Here’s how it works… Before sitting down to write an […]
Spring has fully sprung, and along with it one of the most popular subjects in stock photography: flowers! Now conventional wisdom would say that there are already so many flower images in stock photo libraries, that it’s pointless to photograph this subject because there’s way too much competition. Some stock photo agencies even specifically say that they already have enough flower […]
“If you had told me that I would be a 75-year-old moneymaking photographer, I don’t think I would have believed you!” –Elizabeth Coughlan Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Elizabeth Coughlan. “One of the great things about these podcasts is that the people we interview are inspiring. Elizabeth is one of […]
“The Great Escape Publishing expeditions have launched my photography skills into another dimension.” –Stephanie Wolden Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Stephanie Wolden. “Photography is one of the only professions where you can get paid as you’re learning how to become an expert,” says Lori. “And Stephanie is doing exactly that.” […]
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about Alamy’s stock photo file size requirements, lately. It’s not surprising… they’re confusing! Let me simplify it for you… If you’re submitting to Alamy and your photo is larger than 6 megapixels, you should be ok. But… what the heck does that mean? When it comes to image size and resolution […]
The people who are successful in stock photography are the ones who get their cameras out. This may seem obvious, but it’s all too easy to let time slip by while your camera gathers dust. Last week, Breakfast Stock Club reader Rosanne Tackaberry shared how she makes money selling simple photos taken in her kitchen. […]
“Authenticity over everything.”—Anonymous In this episode, host Jody Mayberry talks with Breakfast Stock Club Creator, Bonnie Caton. When Jody last spoke with Bonnie she was in Buenos Aires. You can listen to her last podcast episode here. Since then she’s backpacked through the Andes in Patagonia and spent a month in Bali. Now she’s back […]
One of the best parts about stock photography and selling your photos is that you can incorporate it into your daily life. In fact, Breakfast Stock Club reader Rosanne Tackaberry found a way to make hundreds of dollars in stock photo sales… simply by opening her refrigerator and getting creative. Through this experience, she’s learned […]
Whenever I shoot a new batch of photos, I start with a vision in my head… but the results never quite match that initial vision. Sometimes, they’re better than I could have imagined. But other times, something isn’t quite right. Either I missed an opportunity for a GREAT shot… messed up a setting… or the […]
After being inspired at a Great Escape Publishing workshop in October 2009 in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, I started to submit photos to stock agencies. At the workshop, I listened to Lise Gagne, Shelly Perry, and Efrain Padro talk about their photo-selling strategies and successes. I took their advice, and I left the workshop […]
