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Has anyone here used this Program? Its the one where they try to get you a Press Pass or All Access Pass for an event you want to shoot. Sounds interesting. Just got to wait for some big event to come around here.

Well, even if it does not sell well then it might be useful for a Personal Port or for Practice in different events. Maybe I can get into the NHRA Motorcycle Drags when / if they come.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were a few hundred meters from my house in my town, I had no camera, just that moment...

Sh...!

I missed the red carpet program and earnings of a few thousand dollars .

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With the Shutterstock program aside is there money to be made in this market?  There is a definite cool factor for sure but since I've taken my new job I've been shooting some pretty high end events including Red Carpet walks and I'm thinking unless you catch Angelina Jolie kissing Jennifer Anniston under a stairwell while Brad Pitt is holding hands with Lady Gaga any shots you get are a dime a dozen as there are typically a billion photographers grabbing the exact same shots.  Where do you upload (standard) celebrity event photos and legitimately earn good money from?  I am very curious about this.  I have no interest in being a Paparazzi slimeball but if I am shooting an event anyway and have some usable shots I would like to make a few bucks in the process if possible.

Thanks,

Mat

Yeah I tried it   
went to a Rock Concert I would never have got tickets for let alone shoot stage side and get behind the scenes and meet the artists had a proper press pass and all that....

Great stuff!! 

Mat,
I'm not a paparazzi and not really insulted at all.  Just thought your comment was a cheap shot.

As for the Red Carpet program ... I don't know the answer to your question.  I assume you are asking if money can be made with editorial images?  I would say that 40% of my sales are via editorial.


I don't use the Red Carpet program because I have other sources for access to the sporting events in which I am interested.   But, some contributors gained access to the World Cup thru SS.  I think there was recently a huge Tennis Event in Australia that SS covered thru the Red Carpet program. 
I'm not sure how much the participants made or what their level of experience may have been.  But, my sources would not gain me access to some events/activities.  It might be worth looking into.

Does being exclusive at Fotolia gain you access to such events?  Would you consider it? 

Where do you find information on the red carpet program? I was searching the forum and didn't see it, either that or I'm blind.

No editorial options at FT for now unfortunately but the last time I checked editorial work doesn't disqualify my exclusive status either.  I haven't tried to sell my red carpet stuff so I haven't looked into it lately. 

My "day" job has been giving me some very unique opportunities in the world of celebrity in particular with musicians.  I've also had a bit of NFL and MLB experience I hope to add on to.  No money in the sports but what price can you put on sideline access tickets eh?  I've got a reasonable portfolio though I don't know what to do with it to earn money. 

Have a good one,

Mat

Wow!  Amazing pictures Matt!  You are certainly good enough to do entertainment photography professionally. 

Mind if I ask what ISO and lenses (aperture) you used?  They are tack sharp. 

Thanks for the info.  The results are amazing.  What's a little hearing loss....

There's nothing like an investment in great lenses. Camera bodies come and go, but good lenses always sty with you. I am still using some of my nikon stuff from 1983-85.