James Good
“We found a stock photo of yours…” The note came out of nowhere. There I was, seeking jaguars deep in the jungles of Brazil, when the University of Vienna emailed with a special request… They had found this stock photo I took five years ago: … and wanted me to recreate the “green branches” effect […]
With stock, as with most things in life, the tricky part is getting started. But if you can get past submitting your first ten photos to a stock agency or two, it gets easier. And before you know it, you’ll start gaining momentum. And that’s when stock photography gets fun. Like really fun. As Snap […]
It’s a new decade. What do you want your life to look like? Would you rather… A. Sit in a chair, zoning out in front your phone? B. Travel… have adventures… get healthy… and make income doing things you love? We all know New Year’s resolutions don’t work. Because getting what we want in life […]
I still can’t believe it’s 2020… can you? Sitting here at the dawn of a new decade, it’s the perfect time to look back at what we’ve done and set new goals for next 10 years. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who filled out our 2019 Year in Review survey. Now, let’s take a […]
If you want to be successful as a stock photographer, you need to do two things: Upload new photos regularly Create content buyers are looking for It really is that simple. These are the two most important ingredients to stock photo success. So how do you know what types of photos buyers are looking for? […]
2020, here we come! With a new year (and a new decade!) right around the corner, it’s time for our annual Snap & Sell Photo Club reader survey. Every year I look forward to reading your responses because it’s the best way for me to choose the most helpful topics to focus on in the […]
Snap & Sell Photo Club Member Spotlight: Interview with stock photographer, Ann Moore Bonnie: Ann, what attracted you to stock photography? Ann: I was never really into photography or even aware of stock photography until I heard you speak in November 2014 at an International Living conference on funding your life overseas. (My daughter was […]
Happy Holidays! I’m sure you’ll agree that we’re in one of the yummiest times of the year. Holiday dinners and get togethers are not only delicious, they are filled with opportunities to create some winning stock photos. But there’s one big thing to watch out for… logos! Having logos in your shot is a no-go […]
Your friends and family like your photos. You like your photos. But when you send them to a stock agency, you think: This is it. Someone’s going to tell me once and for all if my photos are good… or bad. But it’s not about good or bad. When it comes to selling photos as […]
Have you ever had a photo rejected from a stock agency? Rejections happen to everyone. But sometimes it’s hard to know why a certain photo didn’t make the cut. So, let’s try something… Send me one photo you’ve had rejected from a stock photo agency and I’ll do my best to figure out why. I’ll […]
