James Good

Stock Photo Tip: Stuck at the airport? Make it count…

By James Good | November 16, 2018 | 0 Comments

Get Stock Photo images in your idle time. Snap & Sell Photo Club member Rosanne Tackaberry shares a way to make idle time fun and profitable

Winter Photo Excursions: Your Camera Shouldn’t Hibernate

By James Good | November 8, 2018 | 0 Comments

Winter stock photos and excursions can produce some of the best stock photos; storm clouds are full of mood and emotion… and tell a more interesting story

Adobe Stock Challenge: There’s still time to win!

By James Good | October 31, 2018 | 0 Comments

Sometimes we all need a little kick in the you-know-what. Which is what Adobe set out to do with their Photo Stock challenge. Reader Caroline Maryan took the challenge to heart… and got a lot more out of it than the prize.

Polarizing Lens: An Essential Fall Photo Tool

By James Good | October 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Adding a polarizer (or polarizing filter) to the front of your lens cuts glare and adds a punch of color, just like wearing polarized sunglasses.

Silhouettes: No model release required

By James Good | October 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Silhouettes are awesome for stock photography because, by their nature, they are anonymous and somewhat generic, which means they can be used for a wide variety of projects.

Possibly the Weirdest Model Release Request Ever

By James Good | October 12, 2018 | 0 Comments

Stock agencies are extremely picky with model releases. Here are a 4 quick tips to deal with model release issue with your stock photo submissions

Easily Shoot More Stock Photos

By James Good | October 2, 2018 | 0 Comments

The challenge was to find any photo subject and “work the shot” by taking as many shots of it as possible for stock photo submissions. Here are two results.

Better Angles and an Easy Way to Shoot More Photos

By James Good | September 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

No matter what you shoot, from pets to travels to food… it’s always important to take multiple shots from different angles and perspectives.

Better Photos with Your Mobile Phone

By James Good | September 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Shooting with a phone is a great tool to improve your composition skills. Everything that applies to your “big camera” photos also applies to your mobile photos.

Selling Mobile Photos: Step-by-Step

By James Good | September 10, 2018 | 0 Comments

Some stock agencies now have mobile apps that make uploading photos directly from your phone super-easy. I’ve tried it with Shutterstock, and made a few sales. You can do it on the go. And it takes almost no time! Plus, it keeps stock on your mind while you’re out and about.