Stock Photography Articles and Tips

I shoot using aperture priority. That means, I set the aperture for the detail/depth of field that I want and let the camera determine the fraction of a second necessary for the correct exposure. It could do this by “reading” the light available in the center of the frame, or by averaging a number of areas in the frame, but I chose the area I want it to evaluate. That’s what spot metering is... Read more»

It may take you a while to master manual exposure; it may also tend to slow you down when shooting, at least at first. You will probably make mistakes when learning also but don't be discouraged. It can take some time to learn to do this well. Have a bit of patience, and you will come to appreciate the ability to know what your results will come out as. This added control will make you a better photographer. Read more»

The soft golden sunlight that occours all too briefly early and late in the day is undoubtedly the best for photography. However to photograph only in "good" light is pretty limiting. Read more»

There are many ways to fail to execute a good photo shoot, and, at some time or another, I've done most of them. The trick is to ensure that the same mistakes don't happen twice - and here are some good mistakes to avoid. Read more»