I'm making money taking photographs again!
@linzmcwilliams (1552)
January 9, 2007 11:04am CST
I'm really happy. My last camera produced terrible noise and i have just upgraded to the Canon 400D and now my photographs are accepted by microstock sites again! Sorry i'm chuffed. If you would like more info on selling on microstock sites check out my website: www.moneyonline.co.nr I need to get back to shooting! :]
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@nomi_prince4u (248)
• Pakistan
10 Jan 07
Hey Its great tht you are earing on photos and its realy great and your site its great too i like the site and this idea of photos iam too signing in thanx for your help and the the idea your share for the photos!!!!Thanx again!!!!
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@linzmcwilliams (1552)
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10 Jan 07
Hey, thank you! I'm glad you like the site, i've put a lot of effort into it. :]
@jacbking (50)
• United States
13 Jan 07
Sounds like you are doing a great job. I also am looking to sell my images. I have done photography for a long time. Mainly photographing children, sports events and high school seniors. I havent done much this past year(family reasons) but am looking into getting back into the swing. I am also looking to expand and do some different things.
I have some different things in my photos, take a look and see what you think.
When you sell stock photography dont you have to have lots of images? Never done that and was just curious. Good luck! Also I would love to chat with you some more. Maybe we should all start a club.
@jayperiod (870)
• United States
15 Jan 07
The advantage to microstock sites is that you don't have to have a large portfolio. Mine is only about 50 photos and I make a little here and there. I only work on it about a day a week. I'm sure if I spent more time I'd make more, but I don't have that kind of time, yet.
Generally, it's those who have over 150 photos who make good money doing it. But, again, you don't have to have a large portfolio to start. I highly recommend it.
Shutterstock is my favorite. It's where I sell my largest volume.
http://submit.shutterstock.com/?ref=69096
@bronie123 (4587)
• United States
15 Jan 07
They really pay you for your photos can people from the usa use this site also ??
@linzmcwilliams (1552)
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15 Jan 07
Yes, most stock sites are based in the US but are avaliable everywhere.
@volschenkh (1043)
• South Africa
9 Jan 07
Hi, Im so extremely happy for you. Its inspiring to hear indeed. You and I have the SAME hobby its seems, digital photography. It would be just GREAT to have a friend like this and share our experiences making money with digital photography. I hope you be inclined to this!
You can see my blog at: http://memyselfandmyslr.blogspot.com/
Hope to hear from you soon.
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@interquad (19)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 07
Wow, you are shotting microstock? How well are your picture selling? I just started and only upload some just to test whether My picture pass their criteria or not. Some of them are accepted and some not.
So can you share your microstock gallery here? Or can you pass some tips to for what to shot.
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@linzmcwilliams (1552)
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10 Jan 07
Yup. I've only made the payout once so far but i've just got a new camera so i'll be uploading loads more. I'll message you my galleries address as i can't paste yet. My tips are don't give up, use the forums as the people there can really help and check the top downloaded images to see what sells and get an idea of what doesn't. Good luck!
@banta78 (4326)
• India
16 Jan 07
Hello friend,
I really feel happy for you. Congrats on being able to earn again using digital photography. I would check out your site. i am also intrested in photography but it was only a hobby. But i would also like to explore
if i can also make money doing digital photography. Thanks for the info.
@gittabest (1946)
• Iceland
15 Jan 07
I use this site here :
http://www.bigstockphoto.com/?refid=Apz9fkCHiS
I think it's easy to do things on this site, it's
very simple :)
Good luck and sell many more pictures ;)
@cesstrelle (105)
• United States
11 Jan 07
I currently have a Canon 300D, would love to have the rebel XTi, waiting for the prices to drop a bit first. Will probably purcahse it in six months or so. My digital rebel (300D) still takes great pics :)
@gigarange (1165)
• United States
12 Jan 07
Thanls for the link to your website! I checked your site and saw several sites where we can submit some photos. I will reallt try those because I also love taking pictures of anything and who knows I might have luck in those sites.
@jayperiod (870)
• United States
14 Jan 07
Congrats! Microstocks are a great way to make a little extra cash. I've been doing it for a few months now. I have a pretty good success rate. I use a Canon 300D. I'm hoping to make enough to upgrade to the 400D.
I have found, though, that photos with people sell a lot better than those without. That means finding models and getting them to agree to sign the model release. So far I've been using my two cute girls. Their photos sell pretty well. I just need some with business-type people.
I wish you well.
@tomoe_spy (260)
• Philippines
16 Jan 07
i am currently learning to be good at photography, then maybe i could try to apply as a VA to gain experience snd then perhaps find some job that needs photographs ^_^
