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Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

05/21/2008 12:04:37 PM · #1

Like others before me, I would like to know if any of my images might make a few bucks at the stock sites. I'd be thrilled to one day pull in an average of $50 a month. Anyone who would care to offer an opinion is welcome - I have thick skin. Newer photos are toward the bottom of each category and I have model releases for everything in the portraits section.

Also... How often do you actually get to see your photo in use? I'm sure they are under no obligation to notify you.

melking

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

05/21/2008 12:35:07 PM · #2

Originally posted by Bernard_Marx:

People shots sell very well on stock sites! I am sure if the quality is there you will make some money! as for photos in use here are my photos in use on my site //www.melissaking.org/action.html

I have found more I just need to update my site!

05/21/2008 01:09:46 PM · #3

Melissa, how did you track them down?

And question1 still open for opinions...

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

05/21/2008 04:34:23 PM · #4

well it looks like you definitely can take shots well enough for stock so you just need to give it a try.

Like melking said people sells the best but other things like objects, interiors, plants, and landscapes can also be decent shots.

To track images there is a new website called tinagent that works very well. When people use the images they often credit the photographer so many times you can just do a google search for your name and look in the images and quite a few will pop up.

melking

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

05/22/2008 09:31:09 AM · #5

Originally posted by Bernard_Marx:

Melissa, how did you track them down?

And question1 still open for opinions...

Hi, some I just found...I google my name for others, and sometimes people email when they use my images!

dmadden

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM A

05/22/2008 11:44:05 AM · #6

I've been doing it for a little over a year now. I upload when i have the time. It's definitely worth it. And pays for a lot of my stuff. A lot :)

You won't regret it

dmadden

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM A

05/22/2008 11:45:52 AM · #7

Heres my portfolio

05/22/2008 12:26:09 PM · #8

Originally posted by dmadden:

Heres my portfolio

you've got some nice pics there.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

05/22/2008 02:14:29 PM · #9

Thank you all - I appreciate the advice. I am deep in my investigations but hope to create portfolios soon.

Nice port David!
Nice port Melissa!

Message edited by author 2008-05-22 14:49:51.

cynthiann

Nikon D810

05/22/2008 03:03:10 PM · #10

Bernard, thanks for starting this thread. I was horribly bored at work and it lit a fire under me. I just submitted my first 3 photos to iStock for review.

Does it really take 2 weeks to review? Which one do you recommend I go to next? I know nothing about this.

montrealfilmguy

05/22/2008 04:41:55 PM · #11

hi Cynthiann !

i dont know if you read my thread,called my first 4 pics to Dreamstime

submitting took next to nothing in real time,and review took maybe two weeks also.

and thank you leaf for that great tinagent link.

thomasd007

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

05/23/2008 12:24:50 AM · #12

Hi, I maintain a website called SprintingTurtles where I have earnings statistics for the main stock sites. I also have a few how to articles that may interest someone wanting to get into microstock. I highly recommend anyone give it a try. The key is to give it a fair try. Don't upload 15 photos, wait a couple weeks, and decide that it isn't going to work. I thought this for about my first month or two and am now so glad that I stuck with it. I hoped to make 20 or 30 dollars per month and am now happy to find out that a lot more can be made.

Good Luck and Happy Downloads.

05/23/2008 07:37:14 AM · #13

Nice read Derek - that was much appreciated.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro

05/23/2008 08:35:41 AM · #14

Originally posted by cynthiann:

I suggest you try dreamstime and fotolia. Shutterstock is also a great earner but slightly harder to get into.

The polls on microstock group are good if you want to check out the earnings potential of the various sites.

There are also tons of sites with info and resources on getting started with microstock.. just do a search and you should find quite a few.
Here is a few to get you started
Microstock How To
NiltoMil
Microstock Diaries
Microstock Group

oboy

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

05/28/2008 03:51:13 PM · #15

You can find on my site HL Photography a list of Stock Agencies that I submit images to.

Cebas

06/04/2008 09:58:30 AM · #16

Originally posted by Bernard_Marx:

Bernard,
You sure should try stock sites. Now I earn an average 100 $ a month and I don't even have my own camera... Sometimes I rent it, sometimes I borrow it. I have around 130 photos at 6 stock agencies, so it is just a game for me, though profitable. You just have to be patient at the begining - the more you upload the more downloads you can get. The bad thing is that when you get involved in stock photography, you become stock oriented yourself and sometimes it is just gets difficult to go outside and... simply shoot what you want. Good luck anyway!
There is the list of the stock sites that works best for me in terms of money. Just want to warn I have added referal link there.

1.Shutterstock
2.Istockphoto
3.Fotolia
4.Dreamstime
5.123RF
6.Bigstockphoto

JulietNN

Canon EOS R7

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

06/04/2008 10:05:56 AM · #17

being nosy here (nothing new , sorry)

but what are your best selling shots, do landscapes get clicked up more, people, macros etc?

I am not going to be doing it, but I was curious ?

Cebas

06/04/2008 10:22:48 AM · #18

Originally posted by JulietNN:

being nosy here (nothing new , sorry)

but what are your best selling shots, do landscapes get clicked up more, people, macros etc?

I am not going to be doing it, but I was curious ?

For me people works better. I mean people representing some activity - working, playing, eating.