You may have heard about HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. Some argue that HDR goes too far. But when you do it well, you can come up with a photo that sells.
When starting out in stock photography, never ever give up after a first rejection. Set goals and keep trying. Eventually you will sell.
Upload seasonal stock photos two to four months before the season hits. If you’re prepared with images that designers are looking for by the time sales pick up in the fall and winter, you’ll be off to a great start.
Macro photography is great for stock. When shooting macro photography there are some great techniques to learn without using a macro lens. When you start thinking about stock concepts you’ll find them everywhere in macro photography.
Read about three common issues with photographs that might get them rejected from a stock agency. Sometimes the smallest change to an image can make all the difference in whether it will sell or not.
See different examples of photographs that sell to stock agencies. Find out what these photographs did right when shooting.
There are specific ways to make you photos even more salable as stock. When photographing people use these tips to increase your stock sales.
To be successful with stock photo sales, we need to start thinking like stock photographers when photographing. There are ways to photograph that will make your photos more appealing to buyers of stock photography.
Here are a few ideas for your stock photographer friends wish lists. These ideas fit a range of budgets and might even benefit your stock photography sales.
When starting out in stock photography submit your photos to multiple agencies. Apply to agencies, shoot, set goals and submit your photos.