Around Kyoto
I was walking around Kyoto and had just visited Sanjusangendo, was going towards Fushimi Inari and looking at what I can see along the way when this quiet alley draws my attention. Old trees...
Monthly Archive: February 2014
Editorial images in stock photography
I have mentioned editorial images in my articles before and even provided short descriptions of what you should upload in this category but let’s take a closer look. What does editorial mean: images that...
A month in Thailand – rainy season is taking over
Last night we had a big storm, with rain, thunder, lightning and wind. It even got a little bit cooler than usual. When I went out of our bungalow in the morning a whole...
A month in Thailand – sweet days and the most beautiful sunset
This particular morning I ate while a storm was unfolding complete with thunder, lightning and a lot of rain. As sunbathing or swimming were not an option I just put my feet up with...
Not RF stock, what is it and what does it want from me?!
This a question you will have asked yourself if you are in stock photography. There are a few categories of images that fall within this refusal reason. These are photos that you should not...
A month in Thailand – a few lazy, stormy days
I was eating my breakfast this particular morning when it started coming, with strong winds, thunder and lightning and heavy clouds, rolling over the water and making the otherwise calm sea around the island...
How to score your first editor’s choice in stock photography
You have now achieved quite a serious portfolio online if you’ve been following my advice, but there is one thing missing from it: the elusive and so hard to get Editor’s Choice. Reviewers...
Portraits in stock photography
One of my favorite subjects in photography is the face, not necessarily human, animals can produce some really interesting expressions as well. Unfortunately I am not the kind of person who can ramble the...
A month in Thailand – rain on Koh Tao
I woke up to rain. Rain like I have never seen before, it was pouring. When it stopped everything looked a lot greener. I tried reading my sci fi novel on the small bungalow...
Composition in stock photography
Let’s take a look at how composition will help you sell more images and what you should be keeping an eye out for when going out and taking new shots. Common mistakes: subjects on...