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The Road to 3,000 Sales
posted by starletdarlene - 6th of may, 2013
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When I first started on this road to Stock Photography I thought it would be an easy transition from Wedding Photography to Stock Photography, but it wasn't as easy as I anticipated. What makes a great Wedding Photograph doesn't... More... 
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First $100 Cashout, 268 Images Online
posted by suyerry - 30th of april, 2013
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My story for other newbies like me.
I started out wondering... Could I actually sell stock photos? What photos are considered stock? What photos should I submit? Can I really make some extra cash doing this online?
I decided... More...
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To click or not to clik, that is the question
posted by daddiomanottawa - 9th of april, 2013
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Ok, so i've been ill the last couple of days and unable to sleep with nasty coughing...basically too much down time on my hand.
Posting just for fun (Blatant ripoff). To Enjoy or Not...
TO CLICK, OR NOT TO CLIK, THAT IS THE QUESTION:... More...
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Distorted pixels?
posted by robinstockphotos - 14th of january, 2013
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Don't be too happy about the title. I'm not going to tell you the exact process to get rid of it. Call it a trade secret reserved for the persistent guys? I'll tell you what they are exactly referring to - fix it yourself. (I'm... More...
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Editing can be hard - getting a second opinion can help
posted by wordplanet - 5th of december, 2012
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From time to time I enter the various assignment contests here, usually adding anywhere from one to a handful of photos. Much of the time, they are rejected because the editors were looking for "something a little more elaborate."... More...
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Other images accepted
posted by alexa_adrian2001 - 1st of november, 2012
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Hi there,
I have been under great expectations in these days as I had about 14 images under pending status.
Almost a day or two some were in 'image under review' status. Very strange :) However, I was very disappointed when I... More...
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Into the 300s
posted by t4nkyong - 13th of october, 2012
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Its been 2 years since I joined Dreamstime, and after some struggle to get my photos approved, Ive finally reached my 300th photo online. Getting them up can be tough initially, but with perseverance, one can work their way up.... More...
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Second opinion
posted by yoavsinai - 7th of september, 2012
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Usually I accept rejections without a word and only learning from them for the next time. But one rejection I couldn't accept and send a message to the editors "photo was rejected for "Image is out of focus or too much of the subject... More...
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Controversial: To Resubmit or Not After a Rejection?
posted by morganoliver - 1st of august, 2012
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I have seen many DT newcomers with questions and seeking advice. Not to say that I am the best person to bring up this topic, with my 51% acceptance ratio, but DT allows you to resubmit a photo after being rejected for a reason. There... More...
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Dealing with Rejection
posted by mark6138 - 20th of may, 2012
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Having been with DT for nearly a year I have experienced a range of highs and lows. Something I suspect most of us have to deal with is the rejection of images. In trying to analyse patterns in the rejections I have had I have noticed... More...
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Self-advocacy and rejected images
posted by lostarts - 1st of february, 2012
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Self-advocacy refers to an individual’s ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests, desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and taking responsibility for those... More...
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Increasing Acceptance Level
posted by peanutroaster - 30th of january, 2012
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I started with Dreamstime in July 2011. After years of putting serious photography on the back burner as we raised our son, the purchase of my first serious digital camera lead me to micro-stock and the possibilities of turning a passion... More...
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No rejections, what's wrong with my photos?
posted by jdanne - 10th of january, 2012
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Last Sunday I downloaded 11 editorial photos and the next day all were accepted!
NO REJECTIONS! AND: Nothing to learn!!!! It's the first time I made this experience!
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- bad light
- that's not what we are looking for
- not stock... More...
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Another DC Shoot Accomplised
posted by indy2320 - 18th of november, 2011
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In my last article,i wrote about my next mission to Washington DC.After several rejections and more approvals than i expected the mission is complete till the next time.It turned out to be a really nice day and night and there was... More...
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A Hard Learned Lesson
posted by yelo34 - 10th of september, 2011
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Working with Stock Agencies can be more challenging than working events. The quality standards are demanding. In events, customers do not usually have the professional knowledge and they do no inspect images at 100%. As a result, they... More...
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Just when I was discouraged... the thrill of selling!
posted by edonalds - 5th of august, 2011
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I recently listed three Illustrator files, my first. All were rejected because simple Illustrator files were now only accepted in sets. My Polka Dots would have to be consolidated into one file, which I will do.
Just when I felt... More...
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No sales ?
posted by joezachs - 28th of april, 2011
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Came across a blog here which said that he had lots of views but hardly any sales
What are the ways to improve sales?
First step is to expose yourself and your pictures. One good way is by writing blogs. (a good amount of exposure... More...
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Pictures' review/inspection ...
posted by digikhmer - 18th of april, 2011
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It is really hard to have pictures approved. So far there is only four among about 20 pictures submitted. My approved pictures are the pictures that I captured during my holidays and it haven't been captured to be published anywhere.... More...
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New member of the newbies on DT - Presentation
posted by digikhmer - 16th of april, 2011
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As the above title mentioned, I a new member of Dreamstime photos stock but my passion for the photography is not. I started since very young with an analogue camera; an Olympus M5 (as long as I remember) with my pocket, had earned... More...
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Avoid useless rejections for the assignment
posted by fra73 - 28th of march, 2011
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A few tips if this is the first time you participate to the assignment.
If you picture is refused for the assignment it doesn't mean that the picture can't be accepted as a normal RF image. If your picture doesn't have technical problems,... More...
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