What to shoot for stock in September?

We are always looking for the most relevant and up-to-date content that matches our customers’ needs. This means that we listen to customer feedback and pass it on to our creators. Now it’s even easier to access the list of queries for creators. Let’s see what will be trending in the stock photo and video categories in September and what will sell best during this period.

Here are a few tips on how to make your works even more successful for sales on stock sites in the first autumn month.

Landmarks

Images of travel around the world, telling stories and giving a sense of involvement, are always in demand.

Explore new corners of the planet and present new angles of well-known places.

Here’s a list of popular queries:

• Aerial photography of various regions (mountains, nature, buildings, etc.) from above and from a distance;
• Various images of food culture and people eating, i.e. staged shots, close-ups, overhead shots, etc.;
• Photos of people doing travel-related activities (walking, with suitcases, shopping, sightseeing, etc.);
• Images of nature and cities (with and without people).

Please remember to have model and property releases for anything that can be identified in the photos.

People

Our buyers are looking for images with new lifestyles. Here’s what is in demand:

• Images of couples hugging, on a couch or in other cozy places;
• Complex images of people in uniforms (suits, robes, gowns, etc.);
• Glamorous beauty shots showcasing or implying skin, nail, or hair care;
• Images with teachers (teacher/student relationships, Teacher’s Day celebrations, etc.);
• Various images with silhouettes (focusing on shapes and lighting of different subjects).

Please remember to have model and property releases for anything that can be identified in the photos.

Interiors

Buyers want to see spaces that reflect reality, and tell a unique story, regardless of location and lifestyle.

Try using unusual angles, photo cropping, and natural lighting.

Here’s a list of subjects for inspiration:

• Interiors of cluttered and clean rooms (entrances, living rooms, patios, etc.);
• Details of architecture and home furnishings (antiques, wall decorations, unusual structures, etc.);
• Images of lived-in spaces (which may include people), showcasing specific lifestyles both inside and outside of homes;
• People enjoy the surroundings (relaxed, interacting with someone or something, in a casual environment, etc.).

Please remember to have model and property releases for anything that can be identified in the photos.

Religion and Holidays

Images depicting various cultures, religions, holidays, and seasonal differences are always in demand.

No matter where you live and what celebrations you observe, focus on the atmosphere that surrounds you and the people in it.

Here’s what buyers are interested in:

• Images of seasonal festivals and celebrations (Yom Kippur, Oktoberfest, Christmas, and others);
• Images from parties (decorations, specific clothing, people interacting, etc.);
• Photos of typical party food (Christmas pudding, beer, sweet popcorn, etc.).

Please note that for photos with alcohol, all models must be over 25 years old to pass legal licensing checks.

Also, a reminder about model releases and property releases for anything that can be identified in the photos.

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