I Started As A Local Photographer—Now I Get To Travel The World
I didn’t fall in love with photography by accident. My dad was a photographer when he wasn’t working as an optical design engineer. He said photography gave him a chance to be creative, that holding a camera was stress relief. As kids, we often found him out in the...
Selling Macro Images Like These Has Earned Me $4,000
"What is that a picture of?" This is the question I get asked more than any other, and I love it! I have been collecting minerals, fossils, and gemstones for over 25 years. These collections involve the use of magnification, which gave me the idea of taking macro...
Before You Buy A New Camera, You Need To Do This…
I like to say that you should never invest more money into your photography gear than you do in the skills it takes to use the gear. That means if you want to buy a new camera today that’s worth $1,000, you should first spend the equivalent of $1,000 on classes with...
My Keys To Success In Special Event Photography
When I made the decision to become a professional photographer, special events were the last thing I wanted to do. Photographing such an important event as a wedding seemed way too daunting, stressful, and risky. So, in the beginning I focused on family portraits and...
5 Tips For Selling Images Directly To Clients
As a freelance photographer, I’ve been selling images directly to clients for 7 years now. Selling photos this way (also called direct licensing) essentially lets me be my own stock agency. I have much more control over my fees and how my photos are used. And I don’t...