Bonnie knew she never wanted a conventional desk job but she didn’t know exactly what else was out there to do that didn’t involve eight hours in a chair staring at boring spreadsheets. Until, that is, she signed up to attend one of our live events in San Francisco.
Today, in addition to her full-time job here at Great Escape Publishing, she makes over $10,000 a year from her photos. All in her spare time.
Bonnie has a knack for breaking things down into simple language. She loves teaching and if you're with her on a photo expedition trip, she'll make sure you leave with your own saleable photos.
This week, I’m sharing my three favorite ways to make your photos look dramatic and beautiful in just seconds using Lightroom. With Lightroom, it’s crazy how much of a difference you can make in a second. If you missed ‘em, catch my first two favorite tools, on reducing haze and adding drama. My third […]
This week, I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to make your photos look amazing—in a matter of seconds—using Lightroom. If you missed yesterday’s quick trick for getting rid of haze in your photos, you can catch up here. Today, let’s talk about drama. Taking a photo that captures the moment is great. But everyone […]
With the 4th of July holiday just two days away, there are TONS of opportunities for taking new seasonal photos that sell. Get your camera ready, and bring it with you to family gatherings, picnics, barbecues, and all that summer has to offer. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 1. Americans of […]
There are so many different places to sell your photos – even as a beginner. But a lot of folks say that they don’t like to lug around a huge, heavy camera. I hear you! Bonnie here, again. I mentioned over the last few days that you can use your phone to take stock photos. So, […]
I tend to over-complicate things sometimes. When someone says, “Let’s have a picnic,” I can’t just bring cheese. It must be an obscure French sheep cheese to pair with black cherry preserves, for example. But when it comes to taking photos to sell in online stock agencies, simple is key. For example, this photo of […]
Are you reading this in the bathroom right now? According to Time.com, nearly 90% of Verizon users owned up to using their phones in the bathroom. And a number of surveys across carriers report the same thing. Wherever you use your phone… from the local café to waiting in the check-out line, now you can […]
Wheezing slightly and wanting to stop, I was running faster than I ever had… and still coming in dead last. Bonnie, here, with two lessons I learned (the hard way) while running a relay… that completely apply to your travel writing… First, I told myself that I’d take it slow. No need to push it, […]
Even when the sky looks blue to your eye… sometimes it completely disappears in photos. Bonnie, here, with one last Lightroom trick that can make a huge difference in your photographs. Take a look at this waterfall shot I took near my home in Bend, Oregon: I swear, the sky was REALLY blue that day, […]
Bonnie, here, again, with another very simple Lightroom trick that you absolutely need to know. This winter, it snowed a LOT where I live. While the neighbors were grumbling, I was practically skipping through the streets yelling, “SNOW!” Weather means great opportunities for stock photos. I took a bunch: But this next one had some […]
Have you ever looked at a black and white photo and noticed that it had a little extra drama to it? There’s just something moody and intriguing about black and white. Bonnie here, with another one-click Lightroom trick that can turn so-so photos into art. To turn a photo into a black and white with […]