James Good
Stock photography is about so much more than simply taking photos. It’s really an endeavor that combines the craft of photography with the savviness of marketing and the art of design. To thrive as a stock photographer, you certainly need to hone your photographic skills. But you also need to think like both a graphic […]
It’s time to revisit one of the most common stock photography questions I get asked… “Do I need a model release to submit photos of people for stock?” The short answer is: yes. But there is ONE big exception. Many agencies such as Alamy, iStock, and Shutterstock do accept certain “non-released” images for their editorial […]
Here at Snap & Sell Photo Club, we’re pretty lucky to be friends with some of the best stock photographers in the world. Which gives us an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and glean ideas from their experience. Today, I’ve asked long-time stock photographer Shelly Perry to share her best-selling shot and tell us […]
We often talk about how the best-selling stock photos capture realistic, true to life scenes. Sometimes these moments happen spontaneously. However, — especially right now – you may find yourself setting up a scenes to photograph for stock in your home. When planning a shoot, it can be tricky to arrange the props, background, models […]
When you’re thinking up things to photograph for stock, there are really two ways to go about it: 1. Go trendy. Keep track of trends and news items and photograph what’s current and “newsworthy.” For example, right now, anything involving masks, working from home, health, and social distancing is going to be a great topic. […]
Selling your photos as stock is super fun. It gives you a way to sell photos that might never see the light of day otherwise. And you can watch your photos sell while you’re busy doing other things. But it’s not an “instant gratification” kind of endeavor. It takes time and consistency to build up […]
Stock agencies love to tell new contributors NOT to send in flower photos. And I get it. Everyone takes photos of flowers because they’re pretty. But just because a flower is pretty… doesn’t mean that your photo of it is a saleable image. So stock agency inspectors are left rejecting thousands of quick snapshots of […]
You never know when you’re going to capture a best-selling image. That’s the fun of stock photography. You can just be going along, living your life, when all of a sudden, a perfect opportunity pops up. That’s exactly what happened to stock photographer Danny Warren. I hope that reading his story below inspires you to […]
Every so often, I get a cautious comment from a reader who isn’t sure what to do next. Like this one: “I have a lot of photography that has been praised highly. I would love to do something with it and make a little money. But everyone wants money upfront and my husband has extreme […]
I know you’re itching to get out and take some travel photos right now! Or maybe that’s just me? Time to plan for next year. In the meantime, there’s no reason to limit the time you spend with your camera right now. In fact, these days could be the perfect opportunity to invest some quality […]
