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The Centurion     posted on 6th of september, 2010
>I have reached a big milestone for myself. I just sold my 100th image. I would like to celebrate by sharing with you some of the things I have learned while reaching this milestone.

1) Upload, upload, upload. When people post in the message board asking for criticism on their portfolio and half the comments say "upload, upload, upload." Those comments should be listened to. I always see an increase in my sales when I am uploading verses when I am not.

2) Don't expect too much too quick. Unless you are a professional with tons of stock images just waiting to be uploaded, it takes time to develop a well rounded portfolio and it takes time for certain images to sell in a well rounded portfolio. Some images sell seasonally and if you uploaded one of those images just after the season for purchasing...

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All of the people images I have are of family, they are really easy to get MRs from. It would be nice at times to have professional models, but an image of a professional model sells for the same amount as one of my family. - posted by Laffin on September 07, 2010
Congratulations. - posted by Egomezta on September 06, 2010
Great news and tips! Congratulations!!!! Wish you many more sales! :) - posted by Mariaam on September 06, 2010

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