To all the lucky people who received drones for Christmas, I have two confessions: 1) Yes, I am oh so jealous; and 2) It’s ok, because there’s still nothing that beats the thrill of photographing from a helicopter. One of my favorite aerial photos is among my favorites not because of what it earned… but […]
I’ve always been a shutterbug with a camera for as long as I can remember. So much so that I annoyed my friends whenever we’d go out. To them, I was ruining the mood. To me, I was taking memories. Many years later, I’m working on making my photography my hobby and career (which makes […]
When you start to take and sell stock photos, it’s fun to think about who might be interested in your image and why. What will they use it for? It’s cool trying to imagine where a single shot might end up. I have an old, weathered porch where I live. Its gray paint is peeling, the nails are […]
Yesterday I challenged you to take one photo every day for the next 21 days. And as a dangling carrot to help you build a habit of getting your camera out every day, I brought back our $1,000 Photo Challenge. Of course, I’d love it if you learned to take better pictures this week because […]
Happy Holidays! I don’t know about you, but for me the holidays are always a bit of a blur between the get-togethers, the gifts, the endless cookies and the eggnog — which gets a little extra blurry with a little splash of bourbon. Speaking of blurry… let’s talk about a fun photo trick you can […]
Taking seasonal photos early is great for a couple of reasons: When you put seasonal photos on your stock sites early, you tend to make more money. It’s fun to have something to photograph when you’re out of ideas. We’ve created a fun printable stock photo guide of what to shoot when, and you’ll find […]
Our members are seeing real results from their stock photos. Check out the stories behind some of their recent best-selling stock photos: From Theresa St John: “I had no idea this photo would sell so well between all the stock sites. Truthfully, I believe the old wood background helped.” Royalties and fine art sales have […]
Open up your computer, go to your pictures folder, and click through your favorite photos. Pick out your favorites and set them aside. You may already have a handful of images just sitting on your computer that you can sell to stock agencies. What’s so great about selling your photos as stock? Lots of things. […]
Yesterday I did something unusual… but I think it’s going to pay off. We’re always telling you to take the prettiest pictures possible. With travel stock photography, you want to portray a place in its best light. Go at sunrise or sunset. Wait for a clear day with popcorn clouds in the sky. Find bright […]
Portland rain pelted the window of my taxi as I rode home from the airport last night. After spending two weeks in India, where every moment on the road is filled with honking, my taxi ride felt eerily silent. With its smorgasbord of colors, flavors, smells, sounds, and crazy sights, India was the perfect place […]
