Beginning Stock Photography

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Comment by Harshaji Asela Leelarathna on February 1, 2010 at 6:40pm

Contact me. i like to share photography tips with all of u. also like comments on my photos

Comment by Jenna on January 29, 2010 at 8:52am

Anyone know a good website I can sell my photos to?

Comment by Paul Wager on September 25, 2009 at 5:59pm

Hi Robert, DOF = depth of field, agency's are concerned only with pixel count, sharpness ie. everything shot at maximum DOF and with a fast shutter speed in perfect light and care nothing for artistic value or creativity. The fact is since the advent of digital and with every man and his dog trying to sell their photos they can pick and choose all they want and to make things easier they have decided that all their photos must meet these standards. Don't despair many of the best award winning photos would never pass their quality control so take your rejection as a compliment.

Comment by Robbert on September 25, 2009 at 8:42am

I have been trying to sell my work online for a while now, and I guess I am not getting it. out of around 1000 I have only had 9 accepted, and I find this very insulting. I buy calendars every year that have photos in them, and that uis the type of work I like to do. I get told I have lack of composition, or too much of image is out of focus. Or this one which I don't get: DOF not justified??? I have had photos rejected by both istock, and dreamstime. ( I stopped uploading to istock) The photos that have been rejected I have sold locally, and get lots of raves from my shows.
Someone help cause I don't get it, and maybe I never will, but I take insults to my work very personal, and I don't know anyone who doesn't.

Comment by Scott Chapman on September 12, 2009 at 2:41pm

are there size requirements to upload pictures here

Comment by Zandro Tumaliuan on September 11, 2009 at 2:42pm

Thanks guys for your advise. I have been thinking venturing into stock photography since i bought my digital camera. It's a Canon EOS 400d ( bought it because of financial restriction ) and was rejected by Getty/Gallo images. Although "PhotographersDirect"didn't mention of their hardware requirement, does anybody know if they have any?
Looking forward to more comments/advise....i'm off to go shooting for my stock. :) Cheers!

Comment by Neeraj on July 26, 2009 at 9:14am

i have no idea how to start. can anybody please help

Comment by Louise packham on June 23, 2009 at 10:49pm

Thank you for your advise. I will read the other comments and ask friends and family to give me a honest oppinion. once again thank you. I really like this site and the community here ;-)

Comment by Paul Wager on June 23, 2009 at 10:43pm

Hi Louise, you must first ascertain whether your photographs are of a high enough quality, uploading them here is a good start and ask for critical assessment, also ask friends for an honest appraisal and if possible seek the oppinions of professional photographers. Once you are satisfied you work is reaching the mark decide in what area of photography you want to work, there are many and once you have a name can be economically successful. Despite what all the adverts say selling micro is a disaster( read my previous comments). Selling through reputable libraries is difficult until you have a very good name and portfolio. You can sell prints at markets or through souvenire shops etc. but best of all financially is securing assignments such as local newspapers, local advertising, weddings, christenings etc.

Comment by Louise packham on June 23, 2009 at 10:28pm

Hi. I would like to start selling some of my pics but im not sure where to start. Im not sure they are good enough. Could some one give me a few tips?

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