If you’re new to editing photos with Adobe Lightroom, the number of options and features in the Develop Module can seem overwhelming at first. Keep in mind that you don’t have to learn it all at once. Processing photos is a skill that you will hone with practice and time. The best place to start […]
Stock photography used to be all about creating perfectly polished images. Buyers wanted photos that showed a clean, orderly, highly curated version of life. Photos like the ones below showing perfect, well-dressed, smiling models posing for the camera in sterile settings were pretty typical in stock photo collections. But times have changed and these types […]
Most of us prefer to travel light whenever possible. No one wants to lug around heavy suitcases or backpacks on their journey if they can help it. For photographers, this can present a conundrum. We want to bring the gear needed to come home with amazing images, but carrying a camera, multiple lenses, a tripod, […]
With so many new models on the market, camera-shopping can be a daunting experience. Here’s my advice on buying traditional DSLR vs. mirrorless cameras.
When it comes to editing your photos, small changes can make a big difference. It’s really just about knowing the little tricks you can do in Lightroom to quickly improve a photo. Check out the image below: It’s all right, but the sky is a little “blah.” With just a single slider in Lightroom, I […]
If you want to become a better photographer, one of the most important skills to learn is how to simplify. Black and white photography is really all about simplifying. By removing colors from your scene, you actually remove a lot of potential distractions. With color “out of the picture” so to speak, the image becomes […]
If you’re looking to turn your photography hobby into photography income, there are a lot of options. However, before you put anything out there for sale, it’s important to understand one important concept. When you sell a photo, you’re not actually selling the photo. Let me explain. When someone pays you money for your photo, […]
Have you made friends with your tripod? If not, here are a few reasons why you should… ● Creative possibilities. A tripod opens up opportunities to play with longer exposures. For example, I wouldn’t have been able to take either of these blurred water shots without a tripod: The photos above were taken at shutter […]
Check out these four photos below. Can you tell what they all have in common? The answer is: Copy space. While each of the photos above show completely different subjects, they all use copy space very well, and that is what makes them so successful as stock photography. Copy space simply means empty space that […]
Ah, summertime. It’s the season of picnics, barbecues, and dinners on the deck. Which means it’s also the perfect time to add some summer-inspired food images to your portfolio. Creative food images are always in demand, whether it’s with stock photo buyers or magazine editors, so it definitely pays to put some effort into this […]
