Photo Tip: Alarm Set, Camera on Nightstand

Last week, when I woke up on my first morning in Quito, Ecuador, I pulled back the curtains on my hotel room window and looked out to see… an absolutely stunning view of the sunrise over the valley below.  And I promptly kicked myself. I could have been up 20 minutes...

Basic Steps for Digital Photo Processing

Getting a working knowledge of how to process your digital images — whether in Photoshop, Lightroom, or some other imaging software — can be daunting. In Austin at the Ultimate Money-Making Photo Workshop a couple of weeks ago, we hosted several sessions...

January Winners: “Passages and Doorways”

Last month’s photo challenge theme was “Passages and Doorways.” It was a record- breaking month for submissions, and a number of images stood out as winners.  I hope you had the chance to browse through all the entries. December’s winner,...

Photoshop is Fair Play When Selling Photos for Stock

Last week I filled you in on the different requirements for model releases when you sell your photos for stock or for editorial. This week, I’d like to cover another difference when it comes to these two markets. I’ve offered tips on editing your photos in...

How Much Should You Pay If You Earn $1 An Image?

A reader writes, “Hi Shelly, It was awesome to work with you [in Santa Fe at the AWAI photography workshop], and I look forward to doing so again, at a future event. “I am extremely interested in stock photography. But if I understood correctly, both you...

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