Getting Started with Stock Photography
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… […]
One of the beauties of stock photography is that you don’t need a bunch of special equipment to get started. Any camera that you have will be just fine, even if it’s just a cell phone! That said, as you begin to take more photos, there are a few pieces of gear that can make […]
How are you doing these days? No matter how you look at it, the world is pretty weird right now. We’re all kind of “stuck” in one way or another. But I hope you’re not letting it hold you back. One of the most powerful techniques in photography is finding a unique or unexpected point […]
When you’re just getting started with stock photography, you’ll inevitably run up against a ton of questions. That’s totally normal, of course! Every week here at Snap & Sell Photo Club, we try to deliver friendly, simple tips to get you going in the right direction… and since we’ve been at it for nearly 10 […]
Anything you can do to help your stock photos stand out to a buyer is a good thing. Photographing panoramas is a great way to do this! By panorama I mean taking multiple photos and stitching them together to create a long, skinny image. It’s actually pretty simple to do using editing software like Adobe […]
Stock photography is about so much more than simply taking photos. It’s really an endeavor that combines the craft of photography with the savviness of marketing and the art of design. To thrive as a stock photographer, you certainly need to hone your photographic skills. But you also need to think like both a graphic […]
It’s time to revisit one of the most common stock photography questions I get asked… “Do I need a model release to submit photos of people for stock?” The short answer is: yes. But there is ONE big exception. Many agencies such as Alamy, iStock, and Shutterstock do accept certain “non-released” images for their editorial […]
Here at Snap & Sell Photo Club, we’re pretty lucky to be friends with some of the best stock photographers in the world. Which gives us an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and glean ideas from their experience. Today, I’ve asked long-time stock photographer Shelly Perry to share her best-selling shot and tell us […]
We often talk about how the best-selling stock photos capture realistic, true to life scenes. Sometimes these moments happen spontaneously. However, — especially right now – you may find yourself setting up a scenes to photograph for stock in your home. When planning a shoot, it can be tricky to arrange the props, background, models […]
When you’re thinking up things to photograph for stock, there are really two ways to go about it: 1. Go trendy. Keep track of trends and news items and photograph what’s current and “newsworthy.” For example, right now, anything involving masks, working from home, health, and social distancing is going to be a great topic. […]
