James Good
Curious what’s selling this month on stock photo sites? According to Shutterstock’s website, here are the keywords that are trending right now: Notice that a lot of the images buyers are currently searching for revolve around winter and the Holidays. You may have heard me say that designers look for seasonal images around three months […]
It’s in every photo you take… But it’s completely invisible. Most people don’t even know it exists… And yet, it can help your photo get found and sold. And when you know how to use it… it can even teach you a LOT about the photos you’re taking. What I’m talking about is… Metadata! Now, […]
Have you heard the news? Google recently made it MUCH easier for people to find and purchase stock photos! Now, when you run a search on Google Images, a small badge will appear in the lower left corner of every photo that is available to license. I tried it out by searching for some images […]
This week, let’s delve into my favorite photography topic… natural LIGHT! Outdoor light can vary wildly depending on time of day, season, and weather. Although you never know exactly what you’re going to get, a savvy photographer can use the light they have to their advantage, no matter what. Learning how to make the most […]
Last week we looked at some great cameras for beginners. If you missed it, you can catch up here. While having good gear is helpful, the most important ingredient for creating amazing photos is honing your eye for composition. Composition is the art of designing an image. It’s how you choose to line everything up […]
As we approach the fall buying season, you might be thinking about a new camera. And, yes, there are a ton of choices out there. More than ever. The good news is that you can do stock photography with just about any camera, even your cell phone. But, if you’re feeling ready for an upgrade, […]
When it comes to cell phone photography, most people take a quick shot and move on. It’s so easy to take a snapshot, maybe add an artistic filter, and call it good. But doing this really sells short what your cell phone camera is capable of. You might be surprised at how much control you […]
How lucky we are as photographers to be able to create professional looking photos, right in our own living room or kitchen! Today is the last part of a 3-part series from S&SPC reader and stock photographer, Kim Nelson, on taking tabletop stock photos in your home. (If you missed the last two, you can […]
Last week, stock photographer and S&SPC member Kim Nelson shared some “behind the scenes” shots from a couple of her at-home tabletop shoots. If you missed it, catch up here. This type of photography is so fun and simple, because you set everything up yourself. You pick the subject, the background, and the light. If […]
One of the best ways to grow your photography skills is to shoot something new and completely out of your comfort zone. If you do this, there will be a learning curve and it might get a little messy. However, as you push through, you’ll not only come away a better photographer, you’ll also have […]
