Stock photography is an excellent launch pad for your photo career. It allows you to build an image portfolio at your own pace, and you have the freedom to take pictures of whatever you enjoy photographing—such as people, landscapes, or architecture—without having to deal with editors or being on assignment. And because stock agencies take […]
“Moving abroad has pushed a restart button in my brain…it’s kept me from getting into a rut.” – Bonnie Caton Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, talks with Great Escape Publishing Photographer and Instructor, Bonnie Caton about how life as a photographer opens up new worlds. “One thing about working with Great Escape Publishing like […]
“Don’t tell people your dreams. Show them.” – Anonymous Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, talks with Great Escape Publishing Photographer and Instructor, Bonnie Caton. Bonnie has been working on a new project for us called the $10K Photo Power Hour. “In the Great Escape “Power Hour” series, we take something and break it down […]
The past two weeks, we’ve followed stock photographer Marianne Campolongo on her journey selling photos through stock agency Alamy. Today, we’ll end this series with her top five tips for success. This is tried and true advice from someone that’s been with Alamy for 9+ years and I can’t thank Marianne enough for sharing her […]
The start of a new year is always a great time to set some new goals to help yourself grow, both artistically and professionally. I find that goal-setting always helps me “up my game.” So, going into the holidays, I set a goal of my own. For the holidays, I offer my clients mini-shoots at […]
Most of the photos that I take are to complement the travel articles that I write. I’m usually on the lookout for very specific shots that help illustrate my words. I also like to take photos for my own pleasure, and for these, I love Instagram. With Instagram, I’m able to share moments that touch […]
At the New Year, I wrote down a few promises to the photographer in me, then tacked them to the wall in my office. They take me back to when I was a 4-year-old kid who followed her dad around the yard with her first Kodak Brownie. After all, I’m still growing in this skill. […]
One of my favorite times of the year to photograph is winter. I love how a fresh dusting of snow can transform a landscape overnight, and I also love the quality of light during the colder months. Even though the winter season brings so many unique opportunities for photography, cold temperatures can make it tempting […]
Last week, BSC reader Marianne Campolongo shared her story of finding success with stock agency Alamy. You can catch up here if you missed it. Alamy offers one of the highest royalty rates in the industry, but some people never find success there… Cracking the Alamy Code: Part 2 By Marianne A. Campolongo In addition to a […]
As a photographer, you have the ability to document the world around you. But you can also do so much more… You have the power to transform something ugly or mundane into truly beautiful art. Whether you’re looking at a pile of rusty metal, a rundown shed with peeling paint, or a crack in the […]
