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Agency Based Discussion => Alamy.com => Topic started by: picture5469 on July 17, 2012, 03:58

Title: Sending the same images to Alamy as Micro
Post by: picture5469 on July 17, 2012, 03:58

Is it possible to send the same images to microstock and to Alamy for both RM and RF or is this not allowed?
I already contribute to most microstock but was considering going for Alamy. I mostly do people on isolated backings. Do you think its worthwhile me trying for Alamy?

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Title: Re: Alamy vs micro
Post by: ShadySue on July 17, 2012, 04:02

Quote from: picture5469 on July 17, 2012, 03:58

Is it possible to send the same images to microstock and to Alamy for both RM and RF or is this not allowed?
I already contribute to most microstock but was considering going for Alamy. I mostly do people on isolated backings. Do you think its worthwhile me trying for Alamy?

If you have an image designated anywhere as RF, it must not be sent to Alamy as RM.
Your RF pictures may be sold RF at Alamy, but be aware that even tiny parts of people, which may not need an MR at other sites, need one at Alamy, so that may (or may not, depending on your port) scupper some of your RFs.

Title: Re: Alamy vs micro
Post by: picture5469 on July 17, 2012, 04:18

Thanks Sue for your response.

Do isolated people tend to sell on Alamy as RM or RF ? or is this really just a microstock avenue?

Title: Re: Alamy vs micro
Post by: ShadySue on July 17, 2012, 04:22

Quote from: picture5469 on July 17, 2012, 04:18

Thanks Sue for your response.
Do isolated people tend to sell on Alamy as RM or RF ? or is this really just a microstock avenue?

Someone else will have to answer that.
In general, modify your expectations about Alamy sales.
The forums are worth a shuftie, but note that it's generally the same very few people who post there, which must be a minute percentage of the contributor base.