Shoot multiple scenes with your models.
There are photographers who develop entire
portfolios around a few models. While it’s best
to use a diverse selection of models, you should
maximize your time when you have models in the
studio. Different sets, angles, facial expressions,
orientations, clothing, and scenarios are all ways to
maximize the return on a single shoot.
Shoot video and stills at the same time.
More and more cameras have HD video capability.
HD video is an increasingly popular stock medium
and videos are often licensed at higher prices than
stills. There are differences between shooting stills
and video, but you can greatly increase your earning
potential by creating both during the same shoot.
Try before you buy.
Photography software can be very expensive.
Thankfully, many companies like Adobe offer 30-
day free trials of their software. If you’re not sure if
you’re going to need certain functionality, try out a
few software packages before settling on your final
workflow and committing to making purchases.