“You either win or you learn. There is no lose.” – My Jiu-jitsu instructor It’s Day 4 of our photo workshop in Palm Springs, and today was one of my favorite days. A mix of folks from previous events came back to share their photography success stories. And some of them are really impressive! […]
Your camera is just fine. When your photos don’t turn out the way you want, it’s tempting to say “I need a new camera!” But today, on Day 2 of the Ultimate Photography Workshop, professional photographer Daniel Nahabedian reassured us that a new camera is NOT what you need. He went from never owning a […]
“I’m going to go home and kiss my husband!” It’s Day One at the Ultimate Photography Workshop in Palm Springs, and all around me groups of participants are chatting at their tables after the morning’s sessions. I overhear Melanie, at the next table, talking about her journey here. “My husband gave me this workshop […]
Everyone who uploads images to stock agencies gets rejections from time to time. It’s just part of the game. When you’re starting out, it can be discouraging. But really, it’s no big deal. Here’s what an actual rejection from Shutterstock looks like: See? It’s not so bad. They were even nice enough to include a […]
When I introduce myself to someone as a “professional photographer,” they will often incorrectly assume that I have spent most of my life in a darkroom developing film. But nothing could be farther from the truth. My photography career only began a few years ago when I decided that my computer business had run its […]
Often, a reader says something like this: “Ok, I got a bunch of photos accepted into stock agencies, but nothing is happening. Now what?” Of course, there are many possible answers to this question, but one of the biggest ways to make your stock photos sell has nothing to do with your photography at all. […]
I never actually believed I could win a photo contest. In fact, when I submitted my first photos to a stock agency called BigStock Photo back in 2009, I wasn’t too surprised months afterward when they still hadn’t sold. Three years later, having signed up to receive the Breakfast Stock Club newsletter, I decided to give […]
As I stand in Ecuador’s Cloud Forest, bordering the Amazon, the toucans, hummingbirds, and butterflies zip back-and-forth among the trees. Listening to the songs of the birds and the frogs, I can’t help but stop and count my blessings… wondering how on earth I wound up on this amazing life path. It’s only a few […]
It’s true there are no hard and fast rules for what constitutes a best-selling travel image, but there are a few key things that will appeal to editors and other photo-buyers–especially if you’re looking at selling photos to magazines and newspapers. Here are a few examples… 1. Think outside the leaf Yankee has been covering […]
In Vietnamese, these two little words can instantly transform your photos: “Xin chào” Pronounced “sin chow” it means hello, and it goes a long way when you’re taking photos of local people. English is widely spoken in Vietnam, and few foreigners even make an attempt at speaking the local language. That said, when you speak […]
