Do you ever feel like your images lack a little oomph? That what you see in the real world just doesn’t quite translate into a photo with the same level of visual impact? Probably the biggest challenge with photography is that we’re trying to take this messy and wonderful, three-dimensional world and turn it into […]
I have a confession to make… I haven’t taken my camera out in six months. Now, I know… I know… even though I’m not a professional photographer, I’m supposed to be better at this whole photography thing than you are because I work with professional photographers and sometimes I tell you their secrets, right? Well, […]
Most photographers use Adobe Lightroom to process their images. And while you can go through each photo, one by one, carefully changing this and that until they’re perfect, there is a much faster way… It’s called Presets. What are Lightroom presets? A preset is a way to automatically give your photo an artistic look with […]
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 […]
What do you think is the number one thing you need to learn to start selling your photos? Bonnie, here. My best-selling photos represent thousands of dollars of income. I’m not a great salesperson, so that’s money I never would have made if I had never learned how to make my photos look great in […]
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” —Elliott Erwitt Good photo composition can turn the things we see every day into something more. Keeping it […]
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 […]
