Why Vertical Photos Outsell Horizontal Ones in Stock Photography
Vertical stock photography often performs better than horizontal images because it fits modern layouts with less friction. Most photographers shoot horizontally by default. Cameras are designed that way, tripods encourage it, and traditional photography education reinforces…
Indoor Sports Photography Settings That Actually Work
Indoor sports photography is one of the most frustrating challenges photographers face. Gyms, rinks, and indoor courts combine fast action with poor light, mixed color temperatures, and backgrounds that constantly change. Unlike outdoor sports, you cannot…
How to Photograph Public Buildings for Commercial Use
Photographing public buildings is one of the most reliable ways to create commercial-ready images that can sell for years. Courthouses, city halls, libraries, and other civic structures are visually strong, widely useful, and usually accessible. Yet…
Photographing Places You Cannot Control
Photographing places you cannot control is one of the most common challenges in real-world photography. When you are shooting architecture, courthouses, or public spaces, you rarely get ideal conditions. Light may be harsh, weather may be…
Why Some Photos Sell and Better Ones Do Not
One of the most frustrating moments in stock photography is realizing that photos that sell are often not the ones you worked the hardest to perfect. At some point, however, nearly every photographer asks the same…
A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Light Landscape Photography
Natural light is one of the most versatile tools in landscape photography. It can shape the atmosphere, define the mood, and completely transform a scene without changing a single piece of gear in your bag. In…