William Lund asked: When my brother John started his photography business about 35 years ago…there was no such thing as an answering machine! Nor did individuals have fax machines…He remembers being very excited about getting a fax machine…because now an Art Director could send him a layout without using a bike messenger or Fed Ex!. [...]

John M. Lund asked: Looking for a photo for your business?  Maybe you need an image for an important national campaign, maybe for a flyer or perhaps a photo to liven up your web site.  Whatever you might need a photograph for…there are millions of them out there waiting for you to choose.  In the [...]

John M. Lund asked: John: Ellen, you have been in the forefront of the stock world as far back as I remember.  I first met you in the late 80’s. You owned After-Image, the first stock agency to carry my work. You sold After-Image to Tony Stone. Since that time you have broadened your range [...]

ben maffin asked: Stock Photography ModelingThe popularity in coffee shop culture coupled with the rise of the internet has seen an explosion in the last few years of publications requiring stock photography. Stock photography publications can include literally any printed or photographic or internet material. North West Model Agency’s project managers have worked with a wide [...]

Victor Mars asked: Stock Image includes stock photography and stock footage, means images that can be licensed for specific uses. their uses are very popular with designers, graphic artists, art directors, advertising agencies, and marketing professionals, in magazine advertisements, websites, and marketing brochures. Instead of hiring a professional photographer to create an image. A collection [...]

John M. Lund asked: Someday there will be an ‘e-bay” of photography where consumers and businesses, designers and art directors, agencies and photo buyers will all go to find and license image for their disparate needs.  A student will look for images to complete a homework assignment…and an Art Director for a major ad agency [...]

John M. Lund asked: Let’s say you have made the commitment to join the world of stock photography, you have an excuse, and a valid one, to go out and buy some photography gear.  What I will share with you here is not necessarily the perfect answer as what to get, but what does work [...]

Leva Duell asked: Choosing the right images for your ebook is important to convey the message you want. Stock photography is an effective tool for your ebook covers.Here are some tips to help you find and choose stock photos.1. Photography agencies have many selections. Stock photography is more cost effective than custom photography and will [...]