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Last week we looked at some great cameras for beginners. If you missed it, you can catch up here. While having good gear is helpful, the most important ingredient for creating amazing photos is honing your eye for composition. Composition is the art of designing an image. It’s how you choose to line everything up […]
As we approach the fall buying season, you might be thinking about a new camera. And, yes, there are a ton of choices out there. More than ever. The good news is that you can do stock photography with just about any camera, even your cell phone. But, if you’re feeling ready for an upgrade, […]
When it comes to cell phone photography, most people take a quick shot and move on. It’s so easy to take a snapshot, maybe add an artistic filter, and call it good. But doing this really sells short what your cell phone camera is capable of. You might be surprised at how much control you […]
How lucky we are as photographers to be able to create professional looking photos, right in our own living room or kitchen! Today is the last part of a 3-part series from S&SPC reader and stock photographer, Kim Nelson, on taking tabletop stock photos in your home. (If you missed the last two, you can […]
Last week, stock photographer and S&SPC member Kim Nelson shared some “behind the scenes” shots from a couple of her at-home tabletop shoots. If you missed it, catch up here. This type of photography is so fun and simple, because you set everything up yourself. You pick the subject, the background, and the light. If […]
One of the best ways to grow your photography skills is to shoot something new and completely out of your comfort zone. If you do this, there will be a learning curve and it might get a little messy. However, as you push through, you’ll not only come away a better photographer, you’ll also have […]
Imagine the past few months without the technology that makes it possible to connect with friends and family from a distance. From Zoom happy hours to virtual baby showers, we’re figuring it out and making it work. And technology is what makes it all possible. Including technology – and specifically people using it to stay […]
Since stock photography is something that most people do in their spare time, anything that streamlines the process is a win. That’s why several stock photo agencies offer contributor apps designed to save you time and make it easy to upload shots right from your phone. Why use an app? Most of them will let […]
When it comes to selling your photos online, there’s one thing I wish I could give you above all else… It’s the thing that moves you forward when you doubt your abilities. It’s what carries you through when you run into roadblocks. It’s the reason why some people make a lot of money with so-so […]
For stock photography, the rule of thumb is that if there are people in the shot, you need a model release. But what if you don’t have a release and for whatever reason it’s not practical to get one? Although model (and property) releases are always required for commercial stock photography, there is another option… […]
