How I’m Building My Seasonal Stock — From Local Trails to Festival Life

I’m carving out a new rhythm this fall: shoot morning landscapes, mid‑day festival prep, afternoons walking my dog, evenings editing. That cadence gives me range — from vast scenic to intimate detail — and it’s exactly what stock buyers want this time of year.

What sells in autumn (and I’m angling for)

• Layered landscapes with negative space (fog, valleys, open sky)

• Candid maker portraits & craft details (festival, artisans)

• Life in motion: leaves falling, boots stepping through forests, dogs in stride

• Warm interiors + ambient light for cozy seasonal themes

I’m already mapping the Mountain Makins Festival (Oct 24–26) for artisan shoots, behind-the-scenes coverage, and portrait mini‑sessions.  I’ll be photographing setup, vendor prep, crafts in process, crowd flow — blending documentary with composed frames.

Meanwhile, I scout hidden trails and side roads off Newport’s ridgelines. In those places, there’s no crowd — only light, patience, and possibility. A fallen log, a stream crossing, a patch of golden leaf light under canopy.

This project isn’t just about “making photos” — it’s about building a seasonal story: your feed, your stock library, your brand. I lean into places I already know (roads, forest edges, home, car, dog) and layer in event life or festival energy when available.

If you follow along, I’ll drop my stock shoot ideas, behind-the-scenes video scripts, and blogging energy daily so your pipeline never runs dry. Let’s keep momentum.