selling photos on the net - DPChallenge Forums

12/20/2005 09:11:58 AM · #26

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Sooooo it dont cost a thing to join these web sites??? i mean they look good?? and from the posts here i seems people are doing al right??

All are Free to join! Or at least the ones I am joined up to are free!

youngnova

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/20/2005 10:07:24 AM · #27

For right now, I don't have many pictures... but I'm going to build my stock images up and see what I can make. Does anyone have any tips, pointers or anything?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/20/2005 10:24:18 AM · #28

Originally posted by youngnova:

For right now, I don't have many pictures... but I'm going to build my stock images up and see what I can make. Does anyone have any tips, pointers or anything?

Low noise, sharp focus, good lighting and framing, and picking popular subjects seem to be the top criteria. Model-released photos of people should be especially popular.

You might want to browse each site and see what their most popular images are ... I think they all have a list.

Message edited by author 2005-12-20 10:25:37.

youngnova

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/20/2005 10:44:28 AM · #29

Great information, thank you...

Olympus 12-45mm f/4.0 Pro

12/20/2005 10:49:27 AM · #30

Originally posted by youngnova:

For right now, I don't have many pictures... but I'm going to build my stock images up and see what I can make. Does anyone have any tips, pointers or anything?

Objects on white backgrounds sell great!

OdysseyF22

Panasonic DC-G9

12/20/2005 10:53:28 AM · #31

Originally posted by melking23:

Originally posted by youngnova:
For right now, I don't have many pictures... but I'm going to build my stock images up and see what I can make. Does anyone have any tips, pointers or anything?

Objects on white backgrounds sell great!

I just built a lightbox out of PCV, so I'm gonna give this a go. White background, I'll pick up some craft board later today. I'm gonna' give stock photography a good, honest try and see if I can't make some decent money from it. Wish me luck!

KHolt

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

12/20/2005 11:30:24 AM · #32

Would you have any recommendations for UK based online stock sites?

As the thought of getting for example, a US$ check for $75 / month and having to cash it in an English bank doesn't sound that appealing as the cost of the cashing the check could be up to Â£30.

Givemeashot

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

12/20/2005 11:32:07 AM · #33

I'm kind of a skeptic on this i want to do it it sounds great!! has any one had any problems? i mean its kinda silly to ask your you wouldnt be refering it??

youngnova

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/20/2005 12:11:15 PM · #34

I'd say check if the site pays with paypal. It should not cost as much to convert through them.

Originally posted by KHolt:

12/20/2005 12:13:26 PM · #35

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

I'm kind of a skeptic on this i want to do it it sounds great!! has any one had any problems? i mean its kinda silly to ask your you wouldnt be refering it??

I have had no problems! The only problems that I have had is some of my images did not get accepted....But I think most everone has that problem...hehe Other than that everything is great for me

Melissa

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

12/20/2005 12:14:04 PM · #36

All the sites I deal with Pay in Paypal

Originally posted by youngnova:

I'd say check if the site pays with paypal. It should not cost as much to convert through them.

Originally posted by KHolt:
Would you have any recommendations for UK based online stock sites?

As the thought of getting for example, a US$ check for $75 / month and having to cash it in an English bank doesn't sound that appealing as the cost of the cashing the check could be up to Â£30.

Givemeashot

Nikon D200

12/20/2005 04:21:04 PM · #37

i really dont want to give them a Credit Card to verify my adress?? but it sounds ligit.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/20/2005 04:32:16 PM · #38

Originally posted by ragamuffingirl:

Originally posted by faidoi:
My 3 megapixel point and shoot camera has made me some money.

So, I shouldn't worry too much about my pics not getting accepted?

I've had some problems getting my stuff on, they like bright photos most of the time, or something that allows graphic designers clipping paths and space to actually design around.

Make a lot of negative space rule of thirds shots, which I'm working on doing. Also, if you have pretty/handsome friends and some business attire, those will always do well. Possibly consruction equipment and other businessy things too, but stick with generic household items with shadowless lighting is a good idea.

JoshuaM

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/20/2005 04:51:03 PM · #39

Hey mel, how do you link your profile like that for istock?

12/21/2005 07:13:08 AM · #40

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

i really dont want to give them a Credit Card to verify my adress?? but it sounds ligit.

I did not want to do that either at first but I did and I had no problems with it....they are just making sure it is you and not someone else.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/21/2005 07:56:58 AM · #41

Originally posted by JoshuaM:

Hey mel, how do you link your profile like that for istock?

C-Fox

Canon EOS-20D

12/21/2005 10:33:36 AM · #42

Wow, Thanks for the list Melking I should get a few shots up. Never know.