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Tips for Newbies after 100 Accepted Files     posted on 19th of january, 2009
I'm relatively new to stock. After sending more than 250 files, I've finally stepped over the 100 accepted files barrier. Considering most of the first ones have not been shot as stock in the first place, this is not such a bad start. My ratio has been increasing steadily and I understand the whole concept better now.

Here are some tips that beginners should find useful:

1. Always upload your best work. Be critical of yourself and filter out those average shots. This will keep your ratio up and allow you to upload more and be higher up in searches.
2. Do not upload too many files from the same series, or files that could easily replace each other from the designers' point of view
3. Tag responsibly and to the point....

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Cheers Yash, I'm not doing much in terms of stock ATM but it's quite fun as it is. It's too bad the photographer never knows where the pictures get used. It would be nice to know... - posted by Rsporea on July 24, 2010
Saw some of your London at Night photos in some magazine/ news article .. do not remember where but it was one of those travel magazines or airport advertisements... good work mate.. - posted by Yashou on July 24, 2010
Thank you for the tips - I learn a lot from reading other's blogs. I hope to reach 100 someday, but I have a long way to go! - posted by Eclecticelegance on January 19, 2009

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