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How to get the one thing I can’t give you…

By James Good | August 21, 2020 | Comments Off on How to get the one thing I can’t give you…

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 […]

Are you too comfortable?

By James Good | August 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Are you too comfortable?

Like so many things in life, photography is all about learning, growing, and pushing yourself forward. You’ll know you’re improving when you feel a little out of your comfort zone. Snap & Sell Photo Club member Kim Nelson loves to photograph wildlife, nature, and fitness-themed images for stock, and she’s done very well with it. […]

And now… something totally different!

By James Good | August 7, 2020 | Comments Off on And now… something totally different!

Have you ever wondered if black and white photos can sell as stock? Color images obviously dominate stock photography collections, however, sometimes a striking black and white can be just the ticket. Let’s take a look at a few of the best-selling black and white photos on iStock and see what makes them so successful. […]

A different approach to stock photography

By James Good | July 31, 2020 | Comments Off on A different approach to 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… […]

A little gear goes a long way

By James Good | July 24, 2020 | Comments Off on A little gear goes a long way

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 […]

The photo technique that changes everything.

By James Good | July 17, 2020 | Comments Off on The photo technique that changes everything.

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 […]

Got stock photo questions?

By James Good | July 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Next time you go somewhere pretty, try this!

By James Good | July 3, 2020 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Five ways to make your photos sell

By James Good | June 26, 2020 | 0 Comments

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 […]

No model release? Try this…

By James Good | June 19, 2020 | 0 Comments

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 […]