How I Found My Photo Niche (And Started Selling Stock Images)
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -- Eleanor Roosevelt To say I have an unquenchable thirst for travel would be an understatement. I feel alive when I’m on the road. So several years ago, during a particularly grueling 24-hour...
Tips For Selling Your Stock Photos With Alamy
Folks often ask me about the stock agency Alamy. Alamy is different from most of the agencies we talk about here in the Breakfast Stock Club. Alamy – What is It? As an online stock agency, Alamy can be harder to get into, but once you’re in, they take almost any...
How to Submit Photos to Multiple Stock Agencies
What is Stock Photography? Stock photography (sometimes called “microstock”) is one of the quickest ways to get into selling your photos. It requires no previous experience, and the best part is you don’t have to do any of the actual selling. You upload your photos to...
How to Use Selective Focus in Photos
One of the most powerful photography techniques to learn is selective focus. It makes your photos look more intentional, more professional, and lends impact, directing the viewer’s eye. What is Selective Focus? Selective focus is basically what it sounds like. You...
How To Transform Old Photos Into Images You Can Sell
I’ve been a photographer for a decade now. During these past 10 years, I’ve accumulated a massive collection of images from all my travels and the various countries I’ve lived in. Of course, not every image is a money shot. What most pros don’t tell you is that over...