>Since I started contributing to Dreamstime almost five years ago, I have learned a few things about RF Stock. 1. The internet has made it more convenient for buyers to connect with photographers, but it has also made RF stock more competitive. 2. Shooting for stock is much different than shooting for art. There is less creative license for the images in RF stock because of their intended use, so things that can be used to create a mood or a focus are more strictly controlled, like white balance, exposure, and lighting setups. When I shoot a wedding, I may want to use an ISO of 400 and incorporate that graininess into the 'feel' of the image, whereas there are very limited uses for grainy images in stock and therefore, most of the time, images will be considered unusable for stock.... [
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