Editor’s Picks

A simple exercise to boost creativity

By James Good | March 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

We photographers are known to have G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). We purchase the latest equipment, thinking it’ll produce better images. Then we slip into our comfort zone and instead of working with our subject, we rely too much on our gear and make excuses when we don’t get the shot. But better gear doesn’t necessarily […]

It’s time to spring clean your photography!

By James Good | March 14, 2021 | 0 Comments

Can you feel the days getting longer and the temperatures getting warmer? Spring is coming and with it the necessary “spring cleaning” to get rid of the clutter and distractions that accumulated during the past year. This concept applies not only to our homes,  but to our photography businesses as well. Here are five of […]

Keep it simple

By James Good | March 7, 2021 | 0 Comments

Do you ever feel stuck and unsure of what to photograph for stock? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Running out of ideas or feeling uninspired can also end up leading to procrastination, which is never helpful for moving forward as a stock photographer. What if I told you that the solution is to photograph […]

Breathe new life into older photos

By James Good | February 28, 2021 | 0 Comments
Selling Photos

Picture this: You go on a trip (remember those?) or attend an interesting event, and like most photographers, you get the “one more shot” syndrome and take hundreds of images from different angles. Next thing you know, as you upload all your files on your computer, you realize that you’ve accumulated a massive collection of […]

Calling all procrastinators!

By James Good | February 21, 2021 | 0 Comments
Stock Images

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 […]

Taking a peek at 2021’s favorite colors

By James Good | February 12, 2021 | 0 Comments

Last week we talked about some simple ways to keep an eye on stock photography trends. If you missed it, you can catch up here. Another big driver of visual trends is the annual announcement of the “Color of the Year” by the Pantone Color Institute. For 2021, they chose not just one, but TWO […]

Almost as good as a crystal ball…

By James Good | February 7, 2021 | 0 Comments

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 […]

Year in Review – 2020 survey results

By James Good | January 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

Now that 2020 is finally behind us, it’s the perfect time to look back at what we have accomplished and set our goals for 2021 and beyond. First, a big thank you to everyone who filled out the 2020 year in review survey. It allows me to understand and provide relevant information to help everyone […]

A great place to sell more photos in 2021!

By James Good | January 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

Happy New Year! To start things off, I’d like to share my favorite stock photo agency with you. It’s a relatively new site, but it’s quickly become my bestseller.  There are plenty of stock photography websites to choose from, with some being harder to get into than others. The task of picking one can appear […]

The story of a fine art photo

By James Good | January 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

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 […]