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calcaneus10

« on: September 02, 2013, 14:54 »
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Hi guys.  I started in stock in early May and just wanted to get an opinion on how I'm doing so far.  I feel like I should be farther ahead than I am now since I am working 95-hour weeks to do this.  But who knows, maybe I am being too hard on myself.   So....

As of today, on Shutterstock, my portfolio is now at 2000 pictures:

May revenue--$67 (I think I had about 300 pics at this time)
June revenue--$152
July revenue--$307
August revenue--$590

And just started uploading on Dreamstime and Depositphotos last month.

Over the last couple weeks, have been consistently getting 40-60 dls/day, but of course less on weekends.

I will probably start setting up a Symbiostock account once I have 10,000 pics.  I think this is the last hope we have, and as a community we should really push to have 1,000,000 total images as soon as possible.  These subscription prices are killing me.


Ron

« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2013, 14:59 »
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I am around 350 dollar per month with 900 images. So you seem to be on track.

« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2013, 15:02 »
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only 4 months and you made 590$ in August, don't think many would report that success in such a short period of time, not much to say beside congratulate you!

Ron

« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2013, 15:08 »
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only 4 months and you made 590$ in August, don't think many would report that success in such a short period of time, not much to say beside congratulate you!
Didnt realise that. Holy carp, thats quick.

fritz

  • I love Tom and Jerry music

« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2013, 15:11 »
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Numbers are ok but can we see your port?

« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2013, 15:14 »
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Numbers are ok but can we see your port?

SURE! ;D ;D ;D

calcaneus10

« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2013, 15:18 »
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Thanks!  That is very reassuring  and comforting coming from you veterans.

Fritz, I'm a little hesitant to reveal my port at this stage.  And the reason for that is because I don't want any of these 50,000 port image factories out there stealing my ideas until I have the manpower to dominate my specific niche.  I've realized that the only way to be successful in this industry is to create your own ideas and innovate, give the world concepts that haven't been seen before or improve on existing ones.  There is a lot of trial and error to which ideas have worked and what haven't.  I hope you can understand my situation. 

fritz

  • I love Tom and Jerry music

« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2013, 15:24 »
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Thanks!  That is very reassuring  and comforting coming from you veterans.

Fritz, I'm a little hesitant to reveal my port at this stage.  And the reason for that is because I don't want any of these 50,000 port image factories out there stealing my ideas until I have the manpower to dominate my specific niche.  I've realized that the only way to be successful in this industry is to create your own ideas and innovate, give the world concepts that haven't been seen before or improve on existing ones.  There is a lot of trial and error to which ideas have worked and what haven't.  I hope you can understand my situation.
Tell me are you from Indonesia?

« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2013, 15:32 »
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Thanks!  That is very reassuring  and comforting coming from you veterans.

Fritz, I'm a little hesitant to reveal my port at this stage.  And the reason for that is because I don't want any of these 50,000 port image factories out there stealing my ideas until I have the manpower to dominate my specific niche.  I've realized that the only way to be successful in this industry is to create your own ideas and innovate, give the world concepts that haven't been seen before or improve on existing ones.  There is a lot of trial and error to which ideas have worked and what haven't.  I hope you can understand my situation.
Tell me are you from Indonesia?

and going to be a doctor YEP ;D

calcaneus10

« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2013, 15:34 »
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U.S.  My friend introduced me to this concept several months ago.  We deliberated for several weeks, pored through forums and other websites to understand the business, and finally took the plunge.

« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2013, 15:42 »
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U.S.  My friend introduced me to this concept several months ago.  We deliberated for several weeks, pored through forums and other websites to understand the business, and finally took the plunge.

what is your experience at iStock?

calcaneus10

« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2013, 15:45 »
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Researcher ;)

I don't like istock at all.  Takes too long to upload with keywording wanting me to match my word to its specific definition.  Plus, I don't like their 1/2 off sale.  I won't be uploading there ever.

« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2013, 15:50 »
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...I am working 95-hour weeks to do this...

If I worked that much, I'd probably snap. You'd see running down the street in a pink tutu screaming like a madman.

ShadySue

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« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2013, 16:07 »
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...I am working 95-hour weeks to do this...

If I worked that much, I'd probably snap. You'd see running down the street in a pink tutu screaming like a madman.

Can I take the picture?

« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2013, 16:09 »
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"Fritz, I'm a little hesitant to reveal my port at this stage.  And the reason for that is because I don't want any of these 50,000 port image factories out there stealing my ideas until I have the manpower to dominate my specific niche.  I've realized that the only way to be successful in this industry is to create your own ideas and innovate, give the world concepts that haven't been seen before or improve on existing ones.  There is a lot of trial and error to which ideas have worked and what haven't.  I hope you can understand my situation. "

I doubt 'they' would care...

« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2014, 12:37 »
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That's it?! 
calcaneus10   please tell us more... how many images do you have now?  what's the level of $$$ you reached?  ..do you have some new reports?

I and I bet that many other are very curious, to see a newbie rising so fats! So please give us more numbers ;)


 

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