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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/18/2007 09:24:36 AM · #1

Alright, I've been considering submitting 4 photos for review/critique to be approved into Alamy (the require us to submit 4 photos to be reviewed prior to join/approved) to be able start submitting more in order to make up some cash (and justify to the wife to be able to continue in this).

If you would be so kind post 4 pictures from my portfolio on here that you believe are the best shots. I know some of these are soft, and such. I will be fixing that in photoshop to the ones I submit.

I have my favorites, but I wanted to see what others thought.

Thanks
Jaime

Edited:
I modified the original post since I wasnt being very clear. Early morning...bleh

Message edited by author 2007-07-18 10:10:49.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

07/18/2007 10:01:21 AM · #2

Just 4 photos?

You do realize that Stock is mostly a volume game, right? Given the volume of images at Alamy unless these 4 shots are significantly unique, they are unlikely to generate any revenue at all.

40 images would be a start. 400 better and 4000 a decent inventory.

I'm not saying you shouldn't submit whichever 4 photos you pick, just don't have expectations of money rolling in and showing big dollar checks to your wife and being able to say, "Look at this honey! This photo gig is easy money! I'm gonna go buy a 1DmkII and some L glass then take you out on the town!"

edit to add:

Looking at your portfolio, I see some good images, but the ones that strike me the most are the people shots. Images with people are also the types of images that sell the best (by far) as stock. However, my guess is that you don't have model releases for the people in them. That will make them all but unsaleable as stock. If you do, or you know the people in them well enough to get a release, then go for it.

I don't want to discourage you from submitting, but, at the same time, I think you might have some unrealistic expecations.

Message edited by author 2007-07-18 10:07:45.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/18/2007 10:05:37 AM · #3

I was suggesting 4 because Alamy requires us to submit 4 pictures for review and critique prior to being accepted. I wanted to give them the best shots. Once accepted I will be submitting tons more. :)

just don't have expectations of money rolling in and showing big dollar checks to your wife and being able to say, "Look at this honey! This photo gig is easy money! I'm gonna go buy a 1DmkII and some L glass then take you out on the town!"

hehe don't be giving my plan away! :P

Message edited by author 2007-07-18 10:07:16.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

07/18/2007 10:08:42 AM · #4

Also take a look at Photographer's Direct.

07/18/2007 10:11:13 AM · #5

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Also take a look at Photographer's Direct.

will do , thanks :)

jan_vdw

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/18/2007 10:15:36 AM · #6

Hey,

I would choose these four: