by Shelly Perry | Nov 3, 2014
Adobe Lightroom is an indispensable tool when it comes to processing your photos for stock, or for wherever you want to sell them. I use it all the time. And only occasionally do I move over to a robust program like Photoshop for more extreme edits. The trick is to... by Shelly Perry | Aug 17, 2013
As with everything, there’s a downside to selling your photos through an agency, too. One such downside is they might be used in a way you don’t like. For instance, if you have strong religious beliefs, or political position, your photos are not limited to your point... by Shelly Perry | Jul 19, 2012
Because I specialize in portrait photography, I often talk about how people photos sell best. But not everyone likes to photograph people. And that’s okay! Honestly, it’s far more important that you enjoy what you’re doing, shooting what you love and what inspires... by Shelly Perry | Jul 18, 2012
As a professional photographer, people are always asking me, “What sells best in stock photography?” Here’s the answer in two words: people photography. I recognize that I could be biased, being predominantly a “people photographer,” so for the sake of objectivity... by Shelly Perry | May 11, 2012
So far this week, we’ve looked at how much you can make by selling your photos as stock, and how much just one good stock photo can bring in on its own. Ripping open an envelope to find your very first stock photo paycheck is a thrill, to be sure. But it’s not all...