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Do you know what TFP and TFCD is? If you’re a seasoned photographer or model, the answer is probably yes. However, even among those who do know what it is, opinions on it differ. Some photographers say it’s a great way to save money on your production, others claim it’s a waste of time.
I am [...]

This came up during a portfolio consultation I did, where the photographer had a background in journalism and documentation, and so was in need of a tool to help with pre-planning. This is something any commercial photographer should be familiar with, including part-time microstock contributors.
I recommend a simple scripting method. Even without any actual planning, [...]

I’m sitting at a coffee shop in Seattle, watching the rain fall heavily outside. I’m waiting for something, but it’s not inspiration. That’s already there. It’s focus, I seek. The ability to hone in on that one important thing and go for it, grinding away until it’s done. Until I have a product of some [...]

Do you brainstorm before going on a photoshoot? Do you mind-map and plan your sessions? If you’re going to sell your photos, doing these things is a must.
I freely admit it; sometimes I go the easy route. I improvise and wing it, and even like to think that doing so makes me smarter. That it [...]

Getting started as a microstock photographer can be an intimidating task. In this introduction to portfolio building, I will attempt to touch on all the most important basics and give you a good start. Some of the aspects of this topic have already been covered in previous posts and others will be in the posts [...]

A good stock image is one that many designers will buy to use in their projects. It has versatility and longevity, and it features a subject that supports many different messages. That’s the simplest way to put it, but making photos that fall into this category is not simple at all.
First of all, it is [...]