MicrostockGroup

Once again, thank you everybody for the wonderful help and advice. Also I am sorry for posting logos in them. I was unaware that you could not have those in your stock photos. but I will not make that mistake again. Also I will try to take more time on my postwork.

Another question, can the kind of photos I am taking have shadows in them? Will Microstock sites accept these, or will I have to white out everything except for the product?

Also I just wanted to note that I have learned so much information in such a short amount of time all thanks to you guys/gals. I am learning at a fast rate while having a blast taking shots over and over trying to get that perfect shot and trying out new angles. I have learned so much about my camera and how lighting effects photos. Also shutter speed and aperture make sense to me now. I could not have learned this much nor had this much fun without you guys/gals, and for that I thank all of you.

Whoa, that is an awesome link, thank you!

EDIT: I was reading through some of the FAQ and I see you need to be of legal age. I don't mean to break the rules, but do all microstock sites require you to be a certain age limit? If so how could I get around that? Once again I don't like breaking rules.

You can join Istock as a minor.  See this minor consent document..

http://www.istockphoto.com/docs/languages/english/minorconsent.pdf

I don't know all the details, but my daughter wants to join some day.

The only other site I know of that may allow minors is bigstockphoto.  Here is a snip from the terms of service agreement.

1. Consent.
You must be at least 18 years of age to register with BigStockPhoto to provide content. BigStockPhoto may require that you provide sufficient proof that you are at least 18 years of age. Minors can become members only by having their parent or legal guardian register on their behalf. By opening such an account, the parent or legal guardian authorizes the minor to use and agrees to be bound personally by the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Thank you for the helpful information. I will be sure to fill that out. I will look around to see if any other sites allow minors to join.

Hali: Thanks mate!

You have a great talent, and your determination is clearly there as well. Just keep shooting it's great that you can start at your age. I envy you on that I wish these things were around when I was 16

Nice job mate! way to improve!

They are ok.I would like to see them fill the frame better.

B.U.M.P

Hi kiddo
Glasses are perfect.
In fact, this last batch is showing a lot of improvement.
Keep the shadows closer to your subject (don't let them spread out too much) and a touch lighter, just like you've done with the glasses. This is the way to go.
Now remember a few things:
- the larger the aperture number the more of your image is in focus. Keep it around 8 - 10, most lenses work best at these settings.
- ISO 100
- shoot in RAW
- overexpose a touch (1/3 or so). They like brighter images.
- use natural light as much as you can.
- when not enough light don't be afraid to fire your camera flash. As long as you take the hot spots later in PShop, all is well, and images get accepted.
You're getting better and better, but I still think you're a bit too young to do this ..
Anyhow, this is fun, so why not?
One more tip. I learned it from Fintastique - Stephen and it worked perfectly for me.
When you're ready to submit, start small. No more than 10 images and don't even think about Shutterstock. Keep SS the last.
Learn the under 18's policies.
Try BigStock first. Follow with Stockexpert, DT, Fotolia, IS.
The very last one should be SS.
Good luck Fandre and see you there
Go get them!

Anna