Category: photography business tips

How incorrect keywords may be damaging your commercial Licensing potential

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

Consider this: the 500px collection on Getty Images contains well over 2.5 million photos. The entire Getty Images archive is

Six tips for creating unforgettable wildlife photos in your own backyard

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

For years, Tara Tanaka has photographed the extraordinary biodiversity of the Florida panhandle—all from her backyard. She lives on a

Your ultimate commercial checklist before you hit ‘submit to Licensing’

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

Licensing your photos as commercial stock photography is a great way to hone your skills, develop business savvy, and earn

Commercial photography trends to watch for in 2021

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

This September, Pew Research revealed that more than half (51%) of Americans expect their lives to remain changed in major

How to take control of your Licensing selects and submissions

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

In recent years, commercial stock photography has become more competitive than ever; with artists from around the world Licensing their

How to build the perfect photography portfolio

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

A 2018 survey of more than 1,000 artists, conducted by The Abundant Artist, revealed that 70% of artists with websites

The essential guide to incredible family photography

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

From The Front Steps Project to The 6 Foot Shoot, family photographers across the United States have been using the

Where’s the best place to buy a camera?

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

If you thought brick-and-mortar camera stores were a thing of the past, think again; from Chelsea, NYC, to Boulevard Beaumarchais,

8 tips for artsy photos that sell

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

In 1975, Richard Avedon opened an exhibition of 100 photographs at Marlborough Gallery on 57th Street in New York City.

5 things to avoid when uploading your photos to commercial Licensing

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

Ask a best-selling commercial stock photographer about the biggest mistakes you can make early in your career, and the answer