Pets have always been known to be a part of the family. Specializing in pet photography has never been more lucrative and there is a growing demand in the market for this field. It’s not unusual for pet lovers to pamper and spoil their pets, and having them photographed by a professional is another much sought out service for pet owners to indulge in.It’s always a great start to incorporate something that you love with work, this way you’ll never think of what you do for a living as work. It would be a double delight to love both photography and animals. The challenges of beginning a pet photography business would be welcoming.Turning a fast profit in a pet photography...

Photography is full of technical terms, from simple and easy to understand words to highfalutin jargon. Then there are also the funny, strange sounding words that make us smile as we wonder what it means. I gathered a list of these terms that may sound silly but are quite important in the language of photography:Scrim – this is thin material (usually fabric, but seamless paper is also used) that is placed between the subject and the light to reduce its harshness or intensity. It can be made of a gauzy, almost transparent sheet that becomes part of a diffusion panel when it is fastened on a frame. Scrims are quite handy since they are lightweight and portable, they don’t cost...

There are a lot of do’s and don’ts in the art and craft of photography. In other articles, we had given lots of tips on the ‘do’s’, or what you can do to further improve your skills. In this particular article, we will focus on what NOT to do when practicing the craft:Do not get stuck with shooting the same kind of images – part of polishing your photographic skills is to shoot images that take you out of your comfort zone. This allows you to discover new ways to shoot your subject, from the lighting to how to compose it. It also gives you the chance to see your subject differently and with a creative eye. If you always take...

The holiday season is here! While the time off, superb food and great company await, why not send out a holiday eCard from your Photostockplus account wishing a great holiday season to your clients and loved ones!We have 2 brand new Holiday themed eCards available for you just in time for the holidays: To send an eCard with a custom holiday message through your account, follow this quick tutorial for a step by step guide:http://community.photostockplus.com/tutorial/marketing-tools/e-cards/Now is the time so get cracking and send out those holiday eCards!President Ilan Artzy...

Deciding on what your specialty will be enables you to make a name for yourself in the market for commercial images. This will set your reputation as an expert in your chosen field. Concentrating on one type of field gives you the leverage of mastering all the techniques to create those masterful shots all clients look for. Here are more examples of niches that you can consider getting yourself into: 1. Children playing - there are a lot of images of children already out in the market. By specializing in one particular thing that children do will help you concentrate in one specific need. It still allows for enough flexibility to penetrate the market’s need yet small enough to give you that...