Course: How to Shoot Creative Still Lifes for Stock
Course: How to Shoot Creative Still Lifes for Stock
Stock photography can be an excellent way to generate passive income in between photo projects. Today I’m earning monthly income on photos I uploaded to Stocksy years ago.
And I’m here to teach you how you can do the same! All you need is a bit of creative thinking, some basic photo gear, and editing software (Lightroom & Photoshop).
I’ll cover my entire shoot process, from creative direction to lighting to post-production, and ultimately submitting the photos as stock to earn passive income.
Be sure to watch the trailer below!
In this 40-minute course, you’ll learn how to:
-Choose a theme for stock photos that will optimize your passive income
-Develop a color palette in Canva (free online graphic design software)
-Create mockups in Photoshop to visualize your photo setups
-Select and customize your backdrops and props, including painting tips and techniques
-Set up lighting in a space as small as your living room or home office
-Shoot tethered, which allows you to view your photos on your computer as you’re shooting them
-Style your scene with tips on spacing and composition
-Cull your photos to narrow down your final selection
-Tone your photos in Lightroom and clean up the scene in Photoshop
-Add graphic elements in Photoshop to fill spaces and create interest
-Submit your photos to stock agencies
-Master keywording & tagging your photos for optimal visibility
-Gain new clients through your stock portfolio
What others are saying:
"Having lifetime access is AWESOME!! Going back to follow along & practice each one before moving on to the next! :) Thanks for your editing tips & showing your process!" -Alexis C.
"I absolutely loved this course! You made this course so much fun and I loved watching your process and workflow! Thanks, Diane." -Alaskah W.
“Diane, thank you for this very inspiring course!” -Laura P.
“I'm amazed by the use of the pen tool here. It’s always been one of my favorite tools but never thought to create unique shapes with it. So excited to try using some of your techniques. I appreciate you being so transparent and really sharing your recommendations on backdrops and paints to use!” -Denitza L.
“This course was amazing :) Thank you so much for sharing your workflow and editing techniques. I'm so inspired by your work.” -Amber L.
The class is ideal for photographers who already have a portfolio that can be submitted to stock agencies and want to bolster their earnings with images created for stock. Those who are looking to build their portfolio from the bottom up will also find it useful.