Photography
By Deloric
@Deloric (58)
United States
March 15, 2009 4:37am CST
I'm wondering about what it really takes to make a go at using the stock photo sites for selling my images. Does one have to be a "professional" and use the best and most expensive equipment?
What type of equipment and subjects etc are likely to me picked.
What stock sites are the best for trying? The ones that offer a subscription for paying customers that let them download X per month, so they have a vested interest to download as many images as possible?
Thanks for your help.
1 response
@dolphin2406 (1224)
• Poland
15 Mar 09
I had subscribed to some sites that sell stock photos and they have different subscriptions for those who want to by photos. But as a photographer you join for free (see my profile, there should be 2 links).
Getting a good photo is difficult and I think it has to be edited with photoshop to make it better. Also they need a good subject and not so common photos. I don't have time right now to edit photos and take some but the ones I submitted were rejected due to light, composition and also subject being common. Though I had a few accepted. So you have to keep trying. You also need a good camera, there are some good ones which are not expensive.
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@dolphin2406 (1224)
• Poland
15 Mar 09
I think 12mp is very good. I have a Canon90iS and it has many settings to shoot in different environments. You have to get to know what best ISO and contrast modes to use in different situations.
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