Well, I have decided to stop uploading to other sites, which is the first step to becoming EXCLUSIVE with Dreamstime. Over the next few months I will be able to disable images from other sites to allow the individual images to become exclusive here at DT. As soon as I can delete all the images at other sites, i will go completely exclusive here. Why? Here are the top reasons:

1. RF stock is only part of my photography business and uploading to many sites and tracking them all is VERY time consuming because of the difference in reviewing standards, types of images that are accepted, model release requirements, etc.

2. Protecting the use of my images is IMPOSSIBLE if I have them strewn all over the web. With one location to purchase my images,...

Since I have kicked my other agencies to the curb (minus the 35 images that I am waiting to be eligible to be deleted at one agency), I have more time to do other things. So, why do I STILL wish I had more time? Because I know I could make a living doing photography. Problem is that I am only 6 years away from retirement from the Army. I couldn't get out if I wanted to because of my service obligation, but to do so would be throwing away alot of great benefits that will make my life a thousand times easier once I do start my new career as a photographer.

As I look around DT at all the great photographers and their portfolios, I get a little jealous, because I know I could compete if I just had more time to devote to my photography. I look forward ...