If you’ve started signing up for stock agencies and submitting photos, be prepared for a few of those photos to get rejected. The first time I submitted photos to a stock agency, they got rejected for being “too similar in content or subject matter.” It wasn’t a big deal… but I made the mistake of […]
Before retiring, I made my living as a registered nurse and surgical instrument sales rep for more than 40 years. Along the way, photography became my passion—with a focus on farm and ranch photography, and, more specifically, horses. I began selling my work to books and magazines and uploaded my photos to online stock agencies. […]
Search for “Valentine’s Day” on pretty much any stock photo website, and you’ll likely be inundated with hearts, candy, red wine, and couples smiling at each other in a staged, cheesy sort of way. Clicking through page after page of these types of photos gets monotonous. From a stock photo perspective, Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be […]
Back when I was shooting with studio lights, my living room would go for days (ok, weeks…) cluttered with light stands, cords, a background, reflectors, and a stool. Anyone who came through the front door had to run the gauntlet, risking the possibility that I’d make them sit for a few quick shots. Here’s a […]
Usually, when a photo buyer is looking through images in a stock photography agency, they know more-or-less what they want. Sometimes it’s a certain concept, like “freedom,” “togetherness,” or “strength.” Other times, it’s more specific, like, “young, ethnic, middle-class family happily unpacking boxes in their new home.” And sometimes, a buyer needs photography featuring a […]
Stock photography is an excellent launch pad for your photo career. It allows you to build an image portfolio at your own pace, and you have the freedom to take pictures of whatever you enjoy photographing—such as people, landscapes, or architecture—without having to deal with editors or being on assignment. And because stock agencies take […]
“Moving abroad has pushed a restart button in my brain…it’s kept me from getting into a rut.” – Bonnie Caton Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, talks with Great Escape Publishing Photographer and Instructor, Bonnie Caton about how life as a photographer opens up new worlds. “One thing about working with Great Escape Publishing like […]
“Don’t tell people your dreams. Show them.” – Anonymous Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, talks with Great Escape Publishing Photographer and Instructor, Bonnie Caton. Bonnie has been working on a new project for us called the $10K Photo Power Hour. “In the Great Escape “Power Hour” series, we take something and break it down […]
The start of a new year is always a great time to set some new goals to help yourself grow, both artistically and professionally. I find that goal-setting always helps me “up my game.” So, going into the holidays, I set a goal of my own. For the holidays, I offer my clients mini-shoots at […]
Most of the photos that I take are to complement the travel articles that I write. I’m usually on the lookout for very specific shots that help illustrate my words. I also like to take photos for my own pleasure, and for these, I love Instagram. With Instagram, I’m able to share moments that touch […]
