According to our reader survey at the end of last year, many of you mentioned struggling with getting started and needing procrastination remedies for your stock photography. If it’s any relief, know that you are not alone. Our brain is programmed to procrastinate and has an easier time processing the concrete rather than abstract. I […]
One of the beautiful things about stock photography is that you are free to photograph whatever you want. You could take a photo of your dog or a plate of cookies and offer it for sale. There is no one telling you what to shoot or how your photos should look. However, since clients aren’t […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Have you heard the news? Google recently made it MUCH easier for people to find and purchase stock photos! Now, when you run a search on Google Images, a small badge will appear in the lower left corner of every photo that is available to license. I tried it out by searching for some images […]
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, […]
With Summer Sprints, the heat is on to go out and take as many photos for stock as you can before the fall buying season. In this first video review, by stock photographer Shelly Perry, learn how to make your photos more stock-worthy before heading out to shoot more.