Ordinary photography

There has been much discussion lately on a stock industry specific discussion forum about the images that actually sell. Every one posted their last sale, and what was revealed was that ordinary every day subjects starred in the images that sold.

All the images which sold had in common; good composition – often simple, but straightforward, clarity of intent, and of course a well-executed shot (good exposure & interesting to look at).

It’s changing my perception of what makes a good photograph. What I needed to produce to impress a camera club judge five years ago isn’t necessarily right for the stock photography market. And vice versa.

Just photographing ordinary everyday subjects well seems to be more rewarding financially.

April 24th, 2006