Author Topic: Interview with Steve Cole! (Read 4459 times)

StockPerformer.com · « **on:** October 21, 2013, 04:03 »

This week we interview Steve Cole as part of our successful microstockers interview series. He has seen up close the changes from traditional stock to digital (microstock) stock while adapting his business to remain successful. Lots to learn here! Enjoy

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Steve Cole Interview

fotoVoyager · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2013, 04:51 »

Nice interview, great photographer. He does really well to get so many images into the Vetta collection.

Freedom · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2013, 10:46 »

Awesome guy, top talent, generous, unassuming and confident!

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2013, 10:55 »

"That’s one reason we do not shoot with flash or strobe anymore, we use LED or tungsten lights and shoot video and stills at the same time, time is money."

I saw Steve do a little of this at *. Nice lighting, although large and heavy, which is why having his assistant was helpful.

Freedom · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2013, 11:22 »

Quote from: Sean Locke Photography on October 21, 2013, 10:55

"That’s one reason we do not shoot with flash or strobe anymore, we use LED or tungsten lights and shoot video and stills at the same time, time is money."

I saw Steve do a little of this at *. Nice lighting, although large and heavy, which is why having his assistant was helpful.

He is a master of light, with or without additional lighting and assistant. Very artistic and creative.

oxman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2013, 13:53 »

Any links to his IS work?

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2013, 13:56 »

Quote from: oxman on October 21, 2013, 13:53

Any links to his IS work?

http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=778549

elilena · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2013, 13:57 »

Quote from: oxman on October 21, 2013, 13:53

Any links to his IS work?

http://www.istockphoto.com/search/portfolio/778549#b75c18c

Mantis · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2013, 19:00 »

Very nice portfolio indeed.

leaf · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2013, 20:31 »

Nice interview. It's very interesting to hear from people who managed to make the move from traditional RF stock to micro. They have some valuable insight.