As I updated my Creative Cloud applications recently, I decided to go clicking through the multiple tabs. While there’s a lot of cool things in there like fonts, applications and plugins … it was Adobe Stock that caught my eye. There are often times when I need stock photos, perhaps
This is an editorial from Photofocus publisher Richard Harrington. Many of the images used in this article are screen captures from Adobe’s keynote address at their MAX conference. You can watch the original presentation here to see Adobe’s presentation on Generative AI. __________________________________________________________ The reality of generative AI has created
An image list is exactly what it sounds like, a list of images. Seems pretty basic? But how many of you actually make a list of the images you would like to take before you leave for your photoshoot or go on a photo vacation? Sure, you want to be
Over the last two years, visual trends have been evolving faster than ever as major social changes impact consumer values and perspectives. Stock photographer Adaeze Okaro knows this firsthand, building her portfolio around portraits which capture the authenticity and intimacy of daily experiences. There are many creatives like Adaeze now
When COVID-19 first hit, I knew that I would need to make some adjustments to how I ran my business. Events were gone, and I had to pivot. Whether you’re having a record year or maybe falling a bit short, it’s important to look at some passive income strategies to
A little while back, a good friend of mine experienced a case where several of his architecture and cityscape shots had been placed on a stock photo website. The problem? He wasn’t the one who put them there. Using Pixsy, he was alerted to the copyright infringement, and issue a
Creating multiple sets of images from a single photo session is a good strategy. A little planning, lots of props and changing a subject’s mood will produce multiple looks from one model a key to having a successful stock photography session. Planning keeps cost down and yields a higher return
Let’s continue our look at achieving success as a stock contributor for photo and video. Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with Dennis Radeke of Adobe to learn how to optimize your video for easy discoverability on Adobe Stock. Learn how to use Adobe Sensei as well as manually keyword your
Let’s continue our look at achieving success as a stock contributor for photo and video. Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with Dennis Radeke of Adobe to learn what’s needed to sell your photos and videos as stock. This includes getting the necessary releases for your models and locations as well
While attending the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference in Las Vegas, I had the chance to attend an Adobe Stock workshop at a ghost town near Nelson, Nevada on shooting photographs and video for sale as stock. Participants were split into teams that rotated between six stations—each one teaching
Let’s continue our look at achieving success as a stock contributor for photo and video. Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington sits down with Dennis Radeke of Adobe to learn what it takes to prepare your content for Adobe Stock. This will help you get your content online so you can start earning.
Yesterday was a milestone day for me. I hit 10,000 sales of stock images. Yes, some of us are still selling and making money through stock photography. Of course, I will never get rich from my proceeds, but the sales do help to pay for my equipment. Stock Photography takes
