I have been doing a little bit of Microstock here and there for a few years but never really applied any analytics to it. Four months ago, I set out with the goal of tracking my progress and quadrupling my Microstock income purely by spending four hours a week in the first month, two hours [...]
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The Microstock Challenge – Which sites make you money and which ones don’t
Posted: 31st January 2012 by Svenler in Stock PhotographyTags: 123rf, Analytics, Dreamstime, Earnings, iStockphoto, Microstock, Money, Photography, ShutterStock, Statistics
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Increase your exposure on DeviantArt
Posted: 4th November 2011 by Svenler in Advertising, PhotographyTags: DA, DeviantArt, exposure, GetWatcher
Now there are many ways to increase your exposure on DeviantArt (DA): 1) Participate in the forums. 2) Comment on other people’s artwork. 3) Keep uploading new work all the time. The easiest however is a neat little online tool called GetWatchers. Which works on the method of reciprocation. You basically earn points for looking [...]
Meet Actress Jyna Maeng
Posted: 3rd October 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: Actress, bethesda, Headshot, Jyna Maeng, Portrait, Washington D.C.
This weekend I had the great pleasure to meet Jyna Maeng, who recently graduated from University of Virginia with a Bachelor in Drama. She has some experience with theater movement and comedy but I was amazed how quickly she was able to adapt to anything I asked of her. I like to ask people to [...]
Grand Canyon – Let’s try something different
Posted: 28th September 2011 by Svenler in Travel PhotographyTags: Arizona, Grand Canyon, Hualapai, Landscapes, Nature, Photography
We have all seen pictures from the Grand Canyon and most of them look alike (though some are technically much better executed). There is not really that much choice at the Grand Canyon anyways unless you really start hiking down. So yeah, I took the same kinds of pictures that others do but tried to [...]
Movie Poster: A Happy Ending
Posted: 15th June 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: A Happy Ending, Movie Poster, Sven Bannuscher, Svenler
Alright, I am now officially listed on IMDB for my work on the poster for the movie “A Happy Ending”. You can see my profile here: Sven Bannuscher IMDB Profile
Trugschlüsse in der Modefotografie – Phashion Photography Phalasies
Posted: 14th June 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyDer folgende Text stammt im Original von Benjamin Kanarek und wurde von mir mit Genehmigung zur Veröffentlichung ins Deutsche übersetzt. Das Original findet Ihr hier. Mußt Du ein guter Fotograf sein um in der Modefotografie Erfolg zu haben? Die Antwort ist ein eindeutiges NEIN. Es hat nicht so viel mit Talent zu tun, wie mit [...]
Getting the Headshot: Svenler in Action
Posted: 30th April 2011 by Svenler in Advertising, PhotographyTags: Headshot, Photography, Sven Bannuscher, Svenler
This is just a quick clip of me doing a Headshot. This is also my first attempt working with Final Cut Pro, so give me some credit. The video was recorded by Jamie Young and the music is produced by Kevin MacLeod.
Male Advertorial: Alex D.
Posted: 26th April 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: Advertorial, Sven Bannuscher, Svenler
I took this a few months ago and just came across it again while sorting through some folders. For some reason back then it did not cross my mind that this was actually a Portfolio worthy shot. So I am quite glad that I found it again.
Another Stock Photo Mix-Up: Quebec Woman appears in ads for two opposing parties
Posted: 25th April 2011 by Svenler in Stock PhotographyI’ve said it before and I can not stop stressing that unless you are a small blogger or just want to illustrate something minor, it’s a pretty bad idea for you to choose a stock photo. What happened during the elections in Quebec was that both the Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois decided not to [...]
Outdoor Shoot with Model Alyssa
Posted: 21st April 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: Alyssa, ArtMuse, Editorial, Outdoors, Sven Bannuscher, Svenler
With DC not really being a big market for editorial photography, it has been quite some time since I last had a chance to book a model and set up a shoot. So I was pretty excited to shoot with the lovely Alyssa. If you are interested in working with her, you can find her [...]
How to shoot with Agency Models
Posted: 20th April 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: Agencies, Agency, Approved, Models, Photographers, Releases, Vouchers
When it comes to creating great pictures, one should have an awesome Photographer, a great Make-Up Artist, a wonderful Stylist and if possible an Agency Model. With their experience, look, and professionalism, agency models can enhance just about any picture, but how do you get to shoot with an agency model? While you can easily [...]
Embarrassing: USPS and the Microstock Mix-Up
Posted: 16th April 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: Microstock, Stamps, Statue of Liberty, United States Postal Service, USPS
While Microstock sites such as iStockphoto or Dreamstime are a great way for small bloggers to procure their images, companies should think twice before trying to save a few bucks by downloading an image from a Microstock site. There have been numerous cases where two companies in the same market have used the same stock [...]
Freelance Modeling: The Chaperone Question
Posted: 13th April 2011 by Svenler in Modeling, PhotographyTags: Chaperone, Escort, ModelMayhem, Safety, Security
Escort: an attendant who is employed to accompany someone (Princeton Worldnet) Chaperone: one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people (Princeton Worldnet) The Chaperone Question (or Escort Question) tends to come up once in a while with freelance models, especially if they do not have much experience. Now if this [...]
Spring Cleanup II – The same Print Box
Posted: 10th April 2011 by Svenler in PhotographyTags: FotoWeek DC, M Street Gallery, National Geographic, Solitude, Sven Bannuscher, Washington DC
Just so you know what I look like when making a stupid face at an Awards Gala while jumping into the air… Maybe I should have just stood there and smiled like everyone else. (Yeah right)