Stock photography

Stock Photo Beginner’s Guide: Part 1

By James Good | September 26, 2014 | 0 Comments
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Stock Photo Beginner’s Guide

Here is a helpful guide to start selling stock photos. If you want to turn your photos into a side income with stock, right now is the best time to start.

Five Ways to Spice Up Your Travel Photos

By James Good | August 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Five Ways to Spice Up Your Travel Photos

Here are five simple ways to spice up your iconic travel photos. Use these ideas on your next trip, or try them on a photo walk near your home.

One Simple Way to Eliminate Distractions in Your Photos

By James Good | June 25, 2014 | Comments Off on One Simple Way to Eliminate Distractions in Your Photos

Remove the distractions from your photos. Whatever you do, work the shot. There are a lot of ways to make a photo look great!

How to Protect Your Photos Online

By James Good | April 15, 2014 | Comments Off on How to Protect Your Photos Online

Learn how to protect your photos by adding your copyright information into the metadata. If someone finds your photo, they can look inside the file information and see your copyright and contact information.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Stock Photo Keywording

By James Good | April 15, 2014 | Comments Off on The Do’s and Don’ts of Stock Photo Keywording

Each photo that you upload to an agency needs a title, description, and keywords. Keywords are how your photos are found in searches. Here are the do’s and don’ts of keywording stock photography.

Could You Sell This Photo as Stock?

By James Good | June 8, 2012 | Comments Off on Could You Sell This Photo as Stock?

Selling photos online as stock that include recognizable people and legible shop signs and brand names is possible. Find out more about editorial stock and how to sell your photos on a stock site.

Stock Photo Shoot List for Europe

By James Good | May 4, 2012 | 0 Comments

It’s always a good idea to do a little pre-trip research if you want to take stock shots while traveling. What are the best-selling photos for that destination, and how can you put your own twist on them?

Dramatic photo results with HDR

By James Good | April 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

Re-charge your photo creativity but using HDR. It is great to use in some situations for stock photo sales.

Video: How to Set Up a Backyard Photo Studio

By James Good | March 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Watch a video on how to set up a photography studio at your house. Most of us don’t have the luxury of taking photos in a fancy professional studio. Using nothing but a table, some white poster board, and sunlight, you can take photos that look exactly like they were taken in a studio.

How to View Photos at 100% in Lightroom

By James Good | February 21, 2012 | 0 Comments

Watch a short video that shows how to view your photos at 100% using Adobe Lightroom: Before you submit any photo as stock, make sure that your images are free of any technical errors, and that they are in focus.