Tips for Submitting Successful Stock Photos
posted on 24th of september, 2009
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Ok, so I'm not THE most successful stock photographer in the world, but here are a few tips i have picked up whilst being involved in this fab world of stock photography!
Concepts
Spend time before you go on a photoshoot thinking about what you want to convey with your images. Study other images in magazines, online, in adverts etc, not to copy, but to get inspiration. Take into account the colors, angle it was shot from, focus point. Keep a notebook and take notes to remind yourself while you are out shooting.
Light
ALWAYS note the lighting before you start shooting. Even if you are shooting in natural light, make sure it is ideal for what you are shooting. If you have to move your model around, or wait an hour or two for more ideal natural lighting, do! It will be worth it!
Know Your Camera
If you have a DSLR, there is no excuse not to know about your camera settings. You can find so much info online to help you figure out what you are doing. the forums on here are so helpful too. Check your settings while you are shooting. Make sure you are using an appropriate ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance etc. By shooting on manual, you have full control over all the settings on your camera, and with practice, you can create the exact photo you want.
It's a Digital Era!
I know some keen film photographers don't agree at all with digitally editing photos, but this is a digital era, and photoshop was make to enhance your art work. Use it to do that!! In fact, most of the enhancing you do in photoshop, originated with film photography! If you can capture it perfectly with the camera first time, then fair play to you! But if photoshop will enhance the photo, I would use it!
Be Choosey
it is so easy with digital to be snap happy and take literally 100's of pictures. That is ok, provided you are picky with which ones you upload. Buyers do not want to have to look through 30 images of the same model, in the same outfit just shot from slightly different angle each time. Only upload your BEST images from each shoot.
Set Goals
if you are really serious about making some money online with stock photos, be consistent. Set goals to upload so many photos each week / day and stick to it. It will pay off!
I hope this will help some of the new-bees looking for some advice on how to make some spare cash!
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Comments (30)
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some good tips for future reference.
I have marked it
- posted by
Joezachs
on May 01, 2010 |
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Thanks for sharing, great tips for everyone.
- posted by
Freedomphotos
on February 22, 2010 |
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Lots of great advise for us new people, thank you
- posted by
Rdproctor
on November 22, 2009 |
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Thank you very much for the useful tips!
- posted by
Svisho
on October 21, 2009 |
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Thank you very much for sharing the tips.
- posted by
Sharkphoto
on October 20, 2009 |
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Thanks for the advice. As a new photographer, I am always looking for tips and advice.
- posted by
Katz42
on October 13, 2009 |
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yet again, a very informative guide - thanks
- posted by
Murburger01
on October 07, 2009 |
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Great article, thanks for sharing this.
- posted by
Creativei
on October 04, 2009 |
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Thanks
- posted by
Maczuga
on October 02, 2009 |
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Thanks.Very good.
- posted by
Thunder6683
on September 28, 2009 |
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Thank you!
- posted by
Eclecticelegance
on September 28, 2009 |
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very informative guide
- posted by
Akkshyam
on September 27, 2009 |
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Thanks for your great tips. very informative guide.
- posted by
Jameskho
on September 26, 2009 |
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Thanks for advice. by the way what do u think about my folio? pl take a look and let me know.
- posted by
Rajhans
on September 26, 2009 |
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Very useful. Thanks.
- posted by
Djk
on September 25, 2009 |
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Very useful, thanks a lot.
- posted by
Arcobaleno
on September 25, 2009 |
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Good advice - and thanks for using my photo!
- posted by
Bradcalkins
on September 25, 2009 |
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thanks for the advice :)
- posted by
Frantab01
on September 25, 2009 |
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good advice thanks
ciao
- posted by
Sanshams
on September 25, 2009 |
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thanks:)really nice blog)
- posted by
Andreygorlov
on September 25, 2009 |
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Very useful! Thanks for sharing!
- posted by
Littledesire
on September 25, 2009 |
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Yap! Great tips! Not only for beginners! Thank you!
- posted by
Asyan
on September 25, 2009 |
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This is great, Rebecca! Thanks!
- posted by
Maigi
on September 25, 2009 |
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Excellent advice! Thank you!
- posted by
Hlehnerer
on September 24, 2009 |
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Good advice
- posted by
Irisangel
on September 24, 2009 |
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Hi Rebecca! Thanks for the tips... I still have a big obstacle which is a good CAMERA. I hope next year I will over pass this! As for now the priorities are other things! Cheers ;)
- posted by
Mani33
on September 24, 2009 |
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Helpful tips, thanks. I strongly agree that one of the most helpful tips is knowing your equipment! Cheers, Marilyn
- posted by
Marilyngould
on September 24, 2009 |
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Something for us all to remember not only newbies, we sometimes forget the simple basics, especially as we are in the digital era.
- posted by
Fultonsphoto
on September 24, 2009 |
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Great advice! Thank you for sharing :0)
- posted by
Wildmac
on September 24, 2009 |
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Yes very good advices and will help a lot of photographers,best wishes
- posted by
Justmeyo
on September 24, 2009 |
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