In Swahili, it’s Jambo. In Thailand, I’d say Sawasdee Ka because I’m a woman (Sawasdee Krab if I were a man). And in Vietnam, it’s Xin chào. These simple words open doors around the world and can instantly transform your photos. They all mean hello, and a nice “hello” goes a long way when you’re […]
There’s something really special about traveling around the world with people who share the same interests. We always have something to talk about, we laugh hard, and sometimes it’s those memories that end up being our favorite part of the trip. Last year in Tanzania, for example, we got rained in one night and ended […]
For the next few weeks we’re going to look at simple things you can do to improve your photos, while also hopefully sparking some creativity in the process. Photography is a constant journey of learning, practicing and improving, and no matter how long you’ve been shooting it never hurts to revisit the basics. For our […]
“We are not tourists. We are a family of travelers.” This is what our Vietnam guide said about us on a recent photo expedition. And it’s one of the things I like most about this Great Escape community. Rachel, who I met this past week at our workshop in New Orleans, plays the cello. Noreen […]
Last week, I gave you a couple of simple strategies to keep on top of what’s selling in the stock photo world. If you missed that issue, you can read it here. Now, let’s look at how to see what’s selling specifically on the stock sites where you submit (or plan to submit) photos. This […]
I’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again: If you want to sell more stock photos, it’s a good idea to pay attention to what’s in demand right now. What are people buying, wearing, eating, drinking, and doing? What are people interested in or curious about? Trends drive stock image sales. So if you […]
Consider this: Every time you lift your camera to your eye, you should be making a conscious decision. And what you decide leave OUT of the photo is just as important as what you decide to include. What we’re really doing when we click the shutter button is trying to simplify a busy, three-dimensional world […]
Whew, August is flying by and so are our Summer Sprints. One month to go! I’m continually inspired by your photos and I’m so excited that we’re building up our stock image portfolios in time for the fall buying rush! In looking through your image submissions from these past couple months of our Summer Sprints, […]
Speeding along the highway in our van, we could see the storms rumbling and flashing on the horizon. They were ours for the taking. But by the time we arrived, they’d moved elsewhere or fizzled out entirely. As a photographer, that’s just how it goes, sometimes. When conditions aren’t perfect, it’s time to get creative. […]
“We’re in the Thunder Zone!” someone yelled across the cactus as the sky lit up directly above us, letting out a low, menacing rumble. Raindrops hit my skin and the air flashed bright white. “Time to go! Get in the van!” Bonnie, here, coming to you on Day 2 of our Storm Chasing Expedition in […]
