“When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.” – Alfred Eisenstaedt To learn more about stock photography and sign up for the free Breakfast Stock Club newsletter, go to https://new.greatescapepublishing.com/sign-up/breakfast-stock-club/. In this episode, Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry brings back Bonnie Caton, Creator of the Breakfast Stock Club. (You’ll find […]
“What is the difference between commercial and editorial stock photography?” If you’ve missed the last few common questions I’ve answered in these issues, you can find them here and here. This week, let’s talk about one of the most common questions we get around here – what is editorial stock? There are a few key […]
For information on Great Escape Publishing’s upcoming live events, visit https://new.greatescapepublishing.com/events/. “Action is the foundational key to all success.” — Pablo Picasso Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, talks to us about the impact of attending a Great Escape Publishing live event. Jody’s been listening to recordings from last year’s Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop and ran across a […]
These days, we pretty much all have a great camera in our pockets. Whether it’s an iPhone, Android, Galaxy or other cell phone, they all come with better cameras than the original full-size digital camera I bought nearly 15 years ago. But, just because the cameras are good doesn’t mean you’ll end up with good […]
No one thinks they’re photogenic. But EVERYONE is photogenic in the right conditions. And no, I don’t mean “in the dark!” My favorite thing about taking portraits and headshots is hearing the words, “Wow, you made me look good!” Whether you are getting your photo taken or setting out to take great people photos among […]
Macro photography is fun and can produce some amazing images for your portfolio. But a lot of people shy away from macro photography because lenses and other specialized gear can be expensive. Most new photographers don’t have the budget for an $800 macro lens like the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 or Canon 100mm f/2.8. I want […]
For the next couple of weeks we’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions about stock photography. If you missed last week’s question, about submitting the same photo to multiple stock sites, you can catch the answer here. Next up is a question I get a LOT… Question #2: “Can I use my phone […]
Whenever I travel to photograph, I usually have a couple of story ideas to work on during the trip. Creating pictures with a story in mind is a great aid in determining what I’ll photograph on a particular day, since it’s impossible to photograph everything anyway. Of course, you should also be open to the […]
“There are stories that need to be told. People need to get out there and tell the stories in a way that compels people to take action.” – Joe Sindorf Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, and Director, Lori Allen, bring Joe Sindorf back to GEP radio and he’s definitely back by popular demand. Joe Sindorf […]
My fishing was interrupted by my sister and brother shouting a loud, “Whoa, look.” I did, just in time to see a school bus-sized humpback whale fall from the sky and hit the water with the largest splash I’d ever seen. He was just one of several whales we saw that day under the gaze […]
