It more about maximizing your sales potential by shooting a variety of different images. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the more generic-type shots. I always offer to send them a copy of the image to sweeten the deal. But if you do need someone, don’t be afraid to ask a stranger. Some scenes are busy enough that you don’t need someone to pose. Including a person in the shot also gives the image some context and shows more of an experience rather than just documenting a place. Including a person can often be what makes your images unique to the thousands of others that already exist. Picture buyers are always looking for something new and fresh. So here are my top tips for shooting travel stock images and how to make money from it. As a photographer who has been involved in stock photography for over a decade, I have certainly seen the highs and lows. But if you are willing to put the effort in and have a long term plan, you can certainly reap the rewards. The competition is fierce and prices have been falling over the last decade. Stock photography is a tough industry to master.
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