Heat waves shimmered in the distance as we trudged up the side of a red sand dune in Namibia. Boyckey plodded along next to me in silence. It was hotter than usual—even for a Namibian. “What is it with tattoos?” he blurted out, gesturing to a European guy covered in designs. “Why do Americans and […]
Leave the office and go hang out in coffee shops; they’re a great place to make money with your photos. Here, fine art photographer David Morgan explains how…
Recent studies suggest that you can get a huge boost in happiness by increasing your thankfulness. Perfect timing as we’re coming up on the most thankful holiday of the year. Last year, I sent around four days of photos I shot for stock of all the things I’m thankful for. This year I’d like to […]
So, what do you want for Christmas? How about a top-of-the-line camera… a super-fast lens… and a trip around the world to take prize-winning photographs of the world’s most beautiful places? Yeah, well, in case you’re looking for something just a wee bit more practical, here are a few photography gifts you might find on […]
Science says about 50% of your happiness depends on your genes, 10% on life circumstances… and a whopping 40% is up to you. This week, it’s time to motivate. Let’s take that 40% into our own hands and create something awesome, one small step at a time. Over the course of the week, I’m going […]
Every year at this time, I send you a camera guide for Black Friday. This is to make sure you’re prepared—and can act quickly—should you see a good deal. Before you buy, it helps to look around and see what’s already out there. Prioritize. Think of what’s missing and what you wish you had. Sometimes, a […]
When I interviewed professional photographer Niels Johansen about the types of photographs he sells for a living, he introduced me to real estate photography.
Check out this video: Fun, right? A mother and daughter playing with bubbles. Well, it’s also one of the best-selling clips on Shutterstock. This type of simple video is something anyone could do. It doesn’t require any special set-up or high tech gear. Yet, buyers love it because it conveys a genuine moment and interaction […]
I love to rent Airbnb apartments when I travel. It’s usually the same price or less than a hotel, and you get a kitchen… you get more space… and it’s more like living like a local. Plus, if you rent a place abroad, you can use the space to shoot stock photos! Here are a […]
Bonnie, here, again, with one more fun tip from our Provence Stock Photo Workshop. Shooting inside a 15th-century chateau deep in the French countryside, some of us saw ghosts: Taking a ghost photo is not only COOL, it’s actually pretty easy to do. Here’s how: 1. With a tripod, take a photo of a […]
