James Good
Imagine the past few months without the technology that makes it possible to connect with friends and family from a distance. From Zoom happy hours to virtual baby showers, we’re figuring it out and making it work. And technology is what makes it all possible. Including technology – and specifically people using it to stay […]
Since stock photography is something that most people do in their spare time, anything that streamlines the process is a win. That’s why several stock photo agencies offer contributor apps designed to save you time and make it easy to upload shots right from your phone. Why use an app? Most of them will let […]
When it comes to selling your photos online, there’s one thing I wish I could give you above all else… It’s the thing that moves you forward when you doubt your abilities. It’s what carries you through when you run into roadblocks. It’s the reason why some people make a lot of money with so-so […]
Like so many things in life, photography is all about learning, growing, and pushing yourself forward. You’ll know you’re improving when you feel a little out of your comfort zone. Snap & Sell Photo Club member Kim Nelson loves to photograph wildlife, nature, and fitness-themed images for stock, and she’s done very well with it. […]
Have you ever wondered if black and white photos can sell as stock? Color images obviously dominate stock photography collections, however, sometimes a striking black and white can be just the ticket. Let’s take a look at a few of the best-selling black and white photos on iStock and see what makes them so successful. […]
For stock photography, the rule of thumb is that if there are people in the shot, you need a model release. But what if you don’t have a release and for whatever reason it’s not practical to get one? Although model (and property) releases are always required for commercial stock photography, there is another option… […]
One of the beauties of stock photography is that you don’t need a bunch of special equipment to get started. Any camera that you have will be just fine, even if it’s just a cell phone! That said, as you begin to take more photos, there are a few pieces of gear that can make […]
How are you doing these days? No matter how you look at it, the world is pretty weird right now. We’re all kind of “stuck” in one way or another. But I hope you’re not letting it hold you back. One of the most powerful techniques in photography is finding a unique or unexpected point […]
When you’re just getting started with stock photography, you’ll inevitably run up against a ton of questions. That’s totally normal, of course! Every week here at Snap & Sell Photo Club, we try to deliver friendly, simple tips to get you going in the right direction… and since we’ve been at it for nearly 10 […]
Anything you can do to help your stock photos stand out to a buyer is a good thing. Photographing panoramas is a great way to do this! By panorama I mean taking multiple photos and stitching them together to create a long, skinny image. It’s actually pretty simple to do using editing software like Adobe […]
