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Came- Aim- Fame
posted by amitai - 16th of october, 2009
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I want to talk about simplicity.
One of my best selling photos was simple to shoot and shows none of the skills I have learned in photo school.
To be honest I don't even know, why it had succeeded so much because technically I have... More... 
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Adventures in Microstock/Handy Tips
posted by ponytail1414 - 13th of october, 2009
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Your new images have been approved and are probably online by now! You were up till 2am honing and polishing them, carefully keywording, and making sure there is ZERO DIGITAL NOISE BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENS TO NOISY PHOTOS DON'... More...
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How to take Photos at Night
posted by holgs - 10th of october, 2009
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I'm in Argentina updating my photos and website. You may have noticed that I have quite a few photos that are taken at night. It's my favourite time to shoot, but takes a bit more effort to get decent results. I've just finished... More...
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Homage to MIZ
posted by littlemacproductions - 4th of october, 2009
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One year ago today, a fellow stock contributor passed on. He was an inspiration to me and great help to me in my pursuit of imagery. His manner may have been gruff at times but he was ALWAYS helpful and full of excellent advice.... More...
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Sharing a newbie's experiences
posted by st0gas - 8th of september, 2009
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Hello everyone,
As a newbie, I would like share some experience with people which plan to start sale photos on microstocks. I am sure that you will read some thoughts about microstocks that you already know, and seen somewhere else... More...
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5+0! :))
posted by keki - 27th of august, 2009
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Wahey!! 50 sales!! :) its taken me a year to get here - but still .. I've made it! :)
thanks to my brothers yummy maltese sausages :PP
My first year has thought me the following, that might help or might not - but I'll write anyhow... More...
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The thumbnail effect on successful sales
posted by saniphoto - 20th of june, 2009
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The thumbnail size is a very important factor to consider in your microstock strategy.
If you look at your images at the thumbnail size, compared with all the others on the page, you will guess at once if your image is going to be... More...
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Make photos bigger...
posted by aginger - 19th of june, 2009
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...namely if you have no 20Mp in your cam, let's go for panoramic!
My first panoramic photo series has been made on a boat in a middle of lake. You can imagine it, there was no program for stitching those pieces! :D
Later on,... More...
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Objects without lightbox
posted by aginger - 17th of june, 2009
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Finally I found a perfect monitor - calibrating is *ߢ$&#! :) - , so let's see a more useful post (I hope). What about object photographing?
All successful stock-photographers have two main themes - people and/or isolated objects.... More...
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A Crash course in Wedding Photography
posted by kenny123 - 27th of may, 2009
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My take on Wedding Photography - Kenneth William Caleno
Essential Equipment
Two camera bodies that share the lenses
Two flashes (strobes) plus cables, etc.,
18mm-55mm zoom-for groups
50mm standard lens F1.8 or even... More...
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How many need more sales?
posted by brightspark567 - 22nd of may, 2009
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I have now realized that views mean nothing! My portfolio so far has received a decent number of views with this image having the most views and one sale:
I hear that lots of views means good keywording, but no sales means images... More...
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Lighting questions - advice wanted :)
posted by eclecticelegance - 7th of april, 2009
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I have a couple of lighting questions for you all that I was hoping maybe you all could give me some advice on.
1.) I have noticed many photos here of old books that are photographed in low light, such as this photo
or this... More...
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second part...(miscellaneous)
posted by oliviermeerson - 27th of march, 2009
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first part :
start from nothing and sell 100 pictures.
done !
second part :
sell one thousand, and getting organized.
work and shoot professsional.
and keep on to the next level.
best wishes and nice week end !... More...
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Helicopters and photography
posted by southernstar71 - 16th of march, 2009
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Recently I was lucky enough to get a helicopter ride for free (something that is not at all common here in Switzerland, maybe in the US it's easier), so here are a few pieces of advice in case you get invited to one (or decide to pay... More...
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Acceptance Ratio Low
posted by curciomk - 4th of march, 2009
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After more than a year with DT and nearly 450 images on line, I feel that I can give an advice to new comers:
Carefully select you images before submitting!
If you are not sure, start with a small number and see which ones are... More...
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Goodbye, Ellen Boughn...
posted by maigi - 28th of february, 2009
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During two wonderful years, we could enjoy fresh and inspirational articles of blog "Stock Photography that Sells" by stock expert Ellen Boughn. We could read hundreds of tips about how to improve as stock photographers and illustrators.... More...
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Why are my images not selling ?
posted by emmacharles - 27th of january, 2009
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Yes, I am very new at this, however getting impatient. I joined Dec. 14th 2008 and as of today have 26 images on line. Only two have been uploaded ! What's wrong ?I'm hoping someone out there in DT's land can give me some advice.With... More...
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