Andrea Gingerich

Andrea Gingerich is a self-taught photographer with a background in ecology and natural resources conservation. Her interest in the sciences is often reflected in her photography. She hopes to continue working as a naturalist, using photography as a tool for environmental education. When not crawling around on the ground to photograph plants, Andrea can be found exploring abandoned places and talking to strangers. She has an interest in photojournalism that reflects the interactions and impacts that humans have on the natural world and each other. Andrea’s images have appeared throughout the world in publications such as Outdoor Photographer, Photoshop Creative, Photoshop User, Rolling Stone, and MacWorld. Other media outlets include the Tyra Banks show, Oprah’s website, movie posters, and packaging for various products.

Use Passion to Sell More Stock Photos

By Andrea Gingerich on February 10, 2012

Read advice from stock photographer Andrea Gingerich on how to make a living doing what you love and selling photos you take anywhere.

Posted in - Articles, Photography Tips and Tricks, Stock (Microstock) Photography

Should You Go Exclusive? The Advantages of Selling Your Photos to a Single Stock Site

By Andrea Gingerich on August 20, 2011

Stock photographer Andrea Gingerich sells her photos exclusively to iStock. Find out the potential benefits of an exclusive relationship.

Posted in - Articles, Advice on Selling Photos, Stock (Microstock) Photography | Tagged selling stock photos, stock photo tips

Where to Sell Travel Photos

By Andrea Gingerich on August 11, 2011

Mid to late summer is the best time to take and upload Christmas photos to stock agencies. Bonnie Caton shares why.

Posted in - Articles, Advice on Selling Photos, Stock (Microstock) Photography | Tagged travel photography, travel photos

This photo paid for her trip to Maine

By Andrea Gingerich on October 2, 2010

Posted in - Articles, Advice on Selling Photos, Stock (Microstock) Photography

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