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How to Avoid Over-Processing Your Photos

By James Good | January 13, 2012 | 0 Comments

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.

How I Made $10,000 with Stock Photography

By James Good | August 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

When starting out in stock photography, never ever give up after a first rejection. Set goals and keep trying. Eventually you will sell.

How to Take Christmas and Seasonal Stock Photos

By James Good | August 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

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.

Sell Macro Photos as Stock

By James Good | June 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

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.

Three Reasons Photos Get Rejected from Stock Agencies

By James Good | May 2, 2011 | 0 Comments

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.

Four Things these People Photos Do Right

By James Good | April 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

See different examples of photographs that sell to stock agencies. Find out what these photographs did right when shooting.

Three Keys to More Saleable People Photos

By James Good | April 11, 2011 | 0 Comments

There are specific ways to make you photos even more salable as stock. When photographing people use these tips to increase your stock sales.

How to Think like a Stock Photographer

By James Good | March 26, 2011 | Comments Off on How to Think like a Stock Photographer

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.

Stock Photographer Gift Ideas

By James Good | November 22, 2010 | 0 Comments

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.

Playing the Field with Stock Photo Agencies

By James Good | October 1, 2010 | Comments Off on Playing the Field with Stock Photo Agencies

When starting out in stock photography submit your photos to multiple agencies. Apply to agencies, shoot, set goals and submit your photos.