I love the element of surprise and taking photos I wasn’t expecting, but as a photographer, I also have to be ready and plan what I want to capture. There is great satisfaction in seeing everything fall into place and creating the photo you have envisioned. This is the story of one of my favorite […]
In the photography industry, the vast majority of photographers use Lightroom to process their photos. It is incredible software, specifically built to allow an efficient and fast workflow when editing photos. But beyond the basic global adjustment sliders such as exposure, contrast and saturation, there are some amazing and underutilized tools that allow you to […]
Merry Christmas! I hope you’ve found a way to be safe, warm, and filled with joy this holiday season as we all “hang in there” for a few more months. Personally, I’m sipping eggnog and taking this quiet time to prepare for our new family member. Lots of painting and assembling going on over here. […]
With 2021 right around the corner, it’s time for our annual Snap & Sell Photo Club reader survey! I would love it if you could take a few minutes to fill it out at this link. Here’s why… Every year we at Snap & Sell Photo Club pour over your responses because it’s the best […]
Last week I introduced you to Daniel, a fellow photographer taking the helm at Snap & Sell Photo Club in the year ahead. If you missed it, check out our interview here. This week I asked Daniel to talk a bit about selling your photos online as fine art. Fine art is different from stock […]
As I mentioned last week, I’m stepping out of my role here at S&SPC for a year to welcome a new baby and learn how to be a mom. In the meantime, you’re going to get a whole new photographer to lead you through the world of taking and selling photos online… Daniel Nahabedian. Daniel’s […]
I hope you don’t mind if I get a little personal, today. Snap & Sell Photo Club is going to see some (really great) changes in the coming year, which I’ll tell you about in a sec… But first, some personal news. It’s been an action-packed year for me, despite the lockdowns and isolation. For […]
Looking for some great photography gift ideas and stocking stuffers for under 50 bucks? We’ve got you covered! Personally, I’ve never been a “gear junkie,” and I’m definitely not a big fan of accumulating stuff that will just sit in a drawer. So let’s look at some great photo gift items that are worthy of […]
Curious what’s selling this month on stock photo sites? According to Shutterstock’s website, here are the keywords that are trending right now: Notice that a lot of the images buyers are currently searching for revolve around winter and the Holidays. You may have heard me say that designers look for seasonal images around three months […]
It’s in every photo you take… But it’s completely invisible. Most people don’t even know it exists… And yet, it can help your photo get found and sold. And when you know how to use it… it can even teach you a LOT about the photos you’re taking. What I’m talking about is… Metadata! Now, […]