December 30, 2016
by Michael Jay Fotograf
Comments Off on Stock photography and me in 2017
In the last few days, I published a list of my best selling images in 2016, and a very detailed look back at how the year went for me. Now let’s take a look forward to what I plan to … Continue reading
December 29, 2016
by Michael Jay Fotograf
Comments Off on End of 2016, a look back
As many people, I am using the week between Christmas and New Year’s to take a look back at the year and make plans for the next one coming. I have already done so at the end of 2015, end … Continue reading
November 17, 2015
by Michael Jay Fotograf
Comments Off on Paying models for photo shoots? How much?
There is an ongoing discussion amongst photographers which I just happened to see at three places within a week. So here is my take on the repeating question: How much do you pay your models? And what do you do if … Continue reading
August 5, 2015
by Michael Jay Fotograf
Comments Off on Facebook ads and why there is nothing sad about it
I happened to stumble across a post by fashion and portrait photographer Dani Diamond on Fstoppers about his experiences, opinion on (or actually disappointment with) interaction rates on Facebook vs Instagram . His complains are something I hear almost every day. … Continue reading
May 22, 2015
by Michael Jay Fotograf
Comments Off on Using Replichrome by Totally Rad for stock
If you are shooting for stock photography, following visual trends in advertising and online use is a crucial part. As is managing your image workflows, and Lightroom is an essential part of me and many other stock photographers in this … Continue reading