{"id":11092,"date":"2024-04-02T09:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/?p=11092"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:27:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T21:27:40","slug":"good-vibes-erin-brant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/good-vibes-erin-brant\/","title":{"rendered":"Good vibes and vibrant portraits with photographer Erin Brant"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-intro-text\" id=\"block_33752ab35e56e95a23ad7cc1ff3ccb9e\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column has-large-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n        <p>Join us as we sit down with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ErinBrant\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin Brant<\/a> to explore her approach to portrait photography. Erin&#8217;s knack for creating an inviting atmosphere shines through in her work, where she captures vibrant and authentic portraits filled with emotion. By fostering a relaxed environment and embracing the natural spontaneity of life, Erin skillfully brings out the genuine essence of her subjects, resulting in captivating images that speak volumes.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_860b491a92d380e29598e9229b86231b\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4793697\/colorful-portrait-of-mother-and-daughter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4793697-1024x678.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Colorful family portrait of mother and daughter in the California sunshine. Mom is wearing sunglasses, daughter has clips in hair. Shot on 35mm film.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4793697-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4793697-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4793697-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4793697-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4793697-2048x1357.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4793697\/colorful-portrait-of-mother-and-daughter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Erin Brandt\n            <\/a><br>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_24787fdb4e993e1cd42b7e18dfb405c6\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">In your bio, you mention that you \u201caspire to put more positivity into the world,\u201d and you are absolutely nailing that; your work oozes positivity and continues to put a smile on our faces. How do you create an environment where everybody beams with joy while having their portrait taken?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>First of all, thank you for your kind words! It\u2019s the highest compliment to have you see that in my work! I really try to bring my best energy to every shoot and I make sure to be very present with the people in front of my lens\u2026even if that means putting the camera down to take some time to connect.<\/p>\n<p>I find this to be especially important with children. If I show genuine interest in them and earn their trust, the session becomes more about having fun than getting any specific shot. When people forget that we are there to take photos I&#8217;ve achieved the optimal environment!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">For many people, working with families with children can sound daunting because of the chaos it can bring. You lean into the beauty of the turbulent dynamic that can occur between close friends or family. What draws you to capture people in this lively style?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m a mom of 3 boys (ages 9, 16, and 19) so during most of my photography career there has been a backdrop of constant chaos! And I&#8217;ve learned to thrive in that environment. Children can be unpredictable, but they are so honest and fully who they are if we are supportive of that.<\/p>\n<p>The best moments happen when I embrace and even encourage the uncertainty and chaos with families. I make sure that parents understand that I have no expectations about &#8220;good&#8221; behavior and nothing is off limits as long as everyone is being safe. And then I often let kids lead the way! If things start to get wild I know my next favorite photo is probably close at hand \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_e9527327fb075ea7924a06d7f9fa1e39\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4607694\/laughing-females-in-underwear\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4607694-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Close up of diverse group of women dressed in bras and panties posing together in studio with neutral backdrop.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4607694-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4607694-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4607694-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4607694-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4607694-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4607694\/laughing-females-in-underwear\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Erin Brant\n            <\/a><br>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_dfc8fa84aa4981ae2eddcc8cb527ef29\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">A follow-up question to the previous question: how do you get your talent in a state where they feel comfortable embracing this liveliness as well? And do you have some tricks &#038; tips for keeping the energy and rhythm flowing during a session?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It really comes back to the energy I&#8217;m bringing to a shoot. Humans tend to reflect back what they see and feel, so I\u2019m not shy about letting people know that I&#8217;m excited to be with them and I constantly reassure and celebrate what I see in front of me! If a mom nuzzles her smiling child and I feel their connection I\u2019m grinning ear to ear and\/or squealing! If a child splashes water at the beach and the light is just right I\u2019ll encourage them to playfully splash my way!<\/p>\n<p>And on the flip side, if anyone seems uncomfortable I immediately change direction. We\u2019ll move to a new location or do a different activity or even take a break if necessary. I never get tied to one specific outcome. I\u2019d much rather make everyone super comfortable and see what unfolds as a result of that. I want people to enjoy the time they spend with me! It&#8217;s the best way to ensure that a family will shoot with me again.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">We can only imagine how strong the lasting memories are for the people who worked together with you. Are there any beautiful moments that happened while working with you that stand out and have stuck with you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are certainly many that stand out. But the ones that have stayed with me are the ones of people who have since passed away. Several years ago a family in our community asked me to photograph their dying son&#8217;s last few hours on earth, and it was so hard and so beautiful all at once. I&#8217;m not sure that I could ever do that again, but I&#8217;m glad that I was able to show up in that way at the time.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_5e65fa6194b59fd8821aac39982d5d40\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex landscape-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4334745\/father-lifts-daughter-into-air-at-christmas-tree-lot\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4334745.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Father lifts joyful daughter into air at Christmas Tree Lot. Inflatable Santa and palm tree in background. Girl is wearing red bow and black dress.\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4334745\/father-lifts-daughter-into-air-at-christmas-tree-lot\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Erin Brant\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4980150\/funny-moment-of-daughter-photobombing-her-parents\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4980150-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Photobombing Her Parents Funny moment of daughter photobombing her parents. They are at a beach in california and looking happy together.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4980150\/funny-moment-of-daughter-photobombing-her-parents\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Erin Brant\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_ac7b2c6468eed05ed762bd8f4b90d135\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Do you have any goals or plans that you are excited about?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My current goals are very simple. I want to be as present as possible with my children and I want to take at least one vacation with all of us together!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">What is your motivation\/driving force to create your work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My driving force is to show that there is still so much good in this world, even though it often seems so terrible and broken. Sometimes I do it for other people, but it&#8217;s often for myself. I need to see and share joy. It gives me life.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_bd45145209a42530156dd873765ab5ff\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4072297\/laughing-lesbian-mother-with-wife-and-daughter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4072297-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Dramatic rays of sunshine on joyful mother sitting outdoors with family.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4072297-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4072297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4072297-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4072297-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4072297-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4072297\/laughing-lesbian-mother-with-wife-and-daughter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Erin Brant\n            <\/a><br>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_0a9ae79c09cc8e4de00d5c1d52405c1b\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">If you could execute any idea \u2014 with no budget restraints or logistical limits \u2014 what would it be?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I would really love to do a personal photography project focused on motherhood and disability. I\u2019d travel all over the world to show the joys and struggles of mothers with disabilities as well as people mothering children with disabilities. It\u2019s a topic near and dear to my heart and I know I\u2019d connect with so many amazing people!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Do you have any hidden talents besides creating your wonderful work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know if I\u2019m a restless person or just an insatiable creative type, but I\u2019m always trying to learn something new. I\u2019ve recently gotten back into painting. I\u2019m about to tie-dye some thrift store finds. I want to learn embroidery! I\u2019m not sure any of those count as hidden talents. I really wish I could say I was singing in a band or something like that! Maybe one day \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_6c2e8239d3fd9a647643ef2a33003768\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex left-portrait\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3841112\/happy-woman-with-pink-cochlear-implant\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_3841112.jpg\" alt=\"Profile of smiling Asian female in black camisole with hair in ponytail. She has a disability and wears hearing device. Purple wall in background.\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3841112\/happy-woman-with-pink-cochlear-implant\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Erin Brant\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3994306\/mom-putting-lipgloss-on-daughter\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_3994306.jpg\" alt=\"Profile of beautiful mother applying lipstick to sweet daughter with pigtails while sitting in confetti. Yellow studio background.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3994306\/mom-putting-lipgloss-on-daughter\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Erin Brant\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_6dbfa5a537ba59034ef7f88159e423f8\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">How do you ensure that your work stays enjoyable and that you don\u2019t burn out on creating new content?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, I\u2019m still trying to figure this out. I let myself take breaks. I\u2019m actually taking a little bit of a break right now after a very busy season of life. And even though I\u2019m not shooting as much, there\u2019s always something to do in stock. Right now I\u2019m revisiting my archive and trying to catch up on metadata (thank goodness for the endlessly patient editor team haha)! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">What is the one bit of advice you wish you had known from the start?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I wish I had leaned into my own unique perspective way earlier. When I started out the things that I was drawn to (joy, vibrant color, families) weren\u2019t really popular or even respected in the photography industry. It took me a few years to realize that being different is an advantage, especially in stock.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_e5994db2bbcf3c76d7feca238f18d8e4\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4360675\/grandparents-on-couch-with-granddaughter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4360675-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Happy Asian grandmother and grandfather sitting on leather couch next to smiling young girl.. They are looking at a cellphone.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4360675-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4360675-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4360675-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4360675-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_4360675-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4360675\/grandparents-on-couch-with-granddaughter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Erin Brant\n            <\/a><br>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_ce7ca67d5d930af7dc70e6cd60532b06\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Creative blocks can happen to everybody; what works for you to get out of them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I do 2 very specific things: I get into my body (usually with exercise) and I get out into the world (especially nature). There is inspiration waiting for us everywhere if we are willing to open our eyes and our hearts to it! If those things don\u2019t work I let myself rest and that usually does the trick.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Is there something that you can not go without while creating new work? And why is this so important?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I think the only thing I truly need is a willing subject. Good things always happen when I show up ready to connect with and see someone else!<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_65912d1902619f1abb4c051b65674f8a\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/5880559\/portrait-of-joyful-black-man\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_5880559-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Portrait of joyful black man at the beach. He is smiling and wearing a sweater with checkered collared shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_5880559-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_5880559-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_5880559-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_5880559-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Stocksy_comp_5880559-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/5880559\/portrait-of-joyful-black-man\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Erin Brant\n            <\/a><br>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_a31d1de6529eb39547498bb0e7f4dd4f\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Do you have any advice for contributors just starting out at Stocksy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Trust that you already have everything you need to be successful here. Submit anything and everything and see what works for you! If you\u2019re not sure what to create, the briefs are always a great place to start. 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