The people who are successful in stock photography are the ones who get their cameras out. This may seem obvious, but it’s all too easy to let time slip by while your camera gathers dust. Last week, Breakfast Stock Club reader Rosanne Tackaberry shared how she makes money selling simple photos taken in her kitchen. […]
One of the best parts about stock photography and selling your photos is that you can incorporate it into your daily life. In fact, Breakfast Stock Club reader Rosanne Tackaberry found a way to make hundreds of dollars in stock photo sales… simply by opening her refrigerator and getting creative. Through this experience, she’s learned […]
Whenever I shoot a new batch of photos, I start with a vision in my head… but the results never quite match that initial vision. Sometimes, they’re better than I could have imagined. But other times, something isn’t quite right. Either I missed an opportunity for a GREAT shot… messed up a setting… or the […]
What you need to know about image quality: Last week, I shared a video going over reasons why your photos might be getting rejected from stock agencies. If you missed it, you can watch it here. Since image quality is one of the most common problems, let’s go over some tips for getting the most out […]
A few weeks back, I asked readers to send in photos they’ve recently had rejected from stock agencies. Thanks to everyone who was brave enough to share! I’ve made a video going over each shot, why I think it didn’t make it in… and what to do about it next time you shoot. By far […]
One of my favorite parts of our annual Breakfast Stock Club reader survey is getting to peek at the stock photos that are selling well for you! A big thank you to everyone who shared their best-selling stock photo of 2017, by the way. As you’ll see below, every single photo had one thing in […]
Two weeks ago, I woke up at 4 a.m. in a tent in Patagonia, Argentina. Donning our headlamps, Jordan and I started up the side of a mountain in the dark, determined to reach the top for sunrise. We made it! And here’s my prize: I love a good panorama. Especially printed HUGE on my […]
I’ve poured over the responses from our Breakfast Stock Club 2017 year end survey, and I’m excited to share some highlights and insights gained from the past year. First off, I have to say that it’s truly inspiring to see the collective progress we’re making as time goes on. Here’s how the numbers played out […]
Living in Buenos Aires last month, I wanted to take some iconic “tango” shots for my stock photo portfolios. It’s not hard to find tango dancers in Buenos Aires… just go to the main tourist areas and listen for accordion music. But when I found one, I was a nervous to ask her if she’d […]
When you’re learning photography techniques, it’s helpful to know what settings other photographers used to get their shots. Not everyone wants to share that information… But around here, we’re all about sharing and doing everything we can to help you learn! Today, let’s go “behind the photo” with four photographers, as they share how they […]
