Stock Photography Business

neea · Nov 30, 2006

Has anyone ventured into this world?
If so what companies and what kind of results did you get?

I tried once before but it wasnt successfull and I'm hoping to try again soon.

Thanx in advance

dewey · Nov 30, 2006

Do a search on the forum - you'll find this topic and some good info. Shutterstock is one of the better companies IMO but they are demanding at times.

craig · Nov 30, 2006

I signed with BigStock. Kind of like throwing my images out there as opposed to expecting any kind of return.

Tyson · Dec 1, 2006

craig said:
I signed with BigStock. Kind of like throwing my images out there as opposed to expecting any kind of return.

You don't think "Big Stock" is a serious company?
Can you elaberate more on your responce?

BoblyBill · Dec 1, 2006

I have been with Istock for a couple of months. I'm not good enough yet to upload pictures (except for two

) ) but being successful in this business seems to be uploading a lot of high quality pictures (has to be over 1600 x 1200, no artifacts, good composision, very little noise, ect.). I plan on getting more uploaded just so that I can make just a little bit of money on the side.

markc · Dec 1, 2006

BoblyBill's right. In my opinion, it's not worth the effort unless you are good enough to make money elsewhere if you wanted (weddings, portraits, photojournalism, galleries, etc.). There are places out there now that will take submissions from anyone, but you aren't likely to make any kind of money from them; many of those seriously underpay. I think the stock market is getting rather messed up by these places, and it hurts us photographers in the end.

craig · Dec 1, 2006

BigStock is serious. They even make you take a quiz. I am saying that I do not expect to sell to many images. Which is fine. I just like my work to be out there. Now if you want to get serious serious check out Getty or the like.