Author Topic: How much $$ in microstock in sept (Read 11148 times)

leaf · « **on:** September 30, 2007, 16:50 »

how much, will be interested to see the demographics of the people who contribute to this site.

Kngkyle · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2007, 16:59 »

$100-$250

Wont know exactly until tomorrow when I update my spreadsheet, but I'm sure its between there.

fleitao · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2007, 17:10 »

I voted on the 100-250 interval, although if the question was altered to "How much have you earned in Stock (not just micro) photography?" I would have to vote on the 250-500 interval...

Regards

Francisco Leitão

leaf · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2007, 02:42 »

seems like a nice range here. Some people earning a good full time wage, a few hobbyists and a few in the middle

Peter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2007, 05:35 »

187$, to be precise.

Only on FOTOLIA, because I am only selling there. I hope october will break 200$....

MicrostockExp · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2007, 05:55 »

$ 187 on FT quite impressive

I am sure you can do much better by contributing to the other microstocks !

Freezingpictures · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2007, 06:16 »

Chode! That is impressive, I agree with idambies, you will make so much more by submitting to other agencies as well. I estimate you might even earn 5 times as much, by joining the other major microstock agencies and uploading your 2000+ images.

Peter · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2007, 10:59 »

In few days I am bying my new camera Canon EOS 400D, and then I will start on 6-7 other agencies. So far I used Canon S3 IS, and I was only testing the market... now the real thing will begin!

Hopefully....

sharply_done · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:40 »

Based on the September 2007 Earnings breakdown thread, I'd say that you could be earning $1000+ per month by the end of the year if you uploaded to more sites than FT, Chode.

Why are you only using FT? Forget taking new pics - get uploading!

fotografer · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:56 »

I fully agree with Sharply_done. I upload to 5 sites and FT this month gave me one 8th of my total earnings.

Peter · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2007, 12:15 »

I am new here, I started 3-4 months ago, so I did not expected that this will be going so well. I will make more images, and sell to other agencies. I cant sell those that are now on fotolia, because they are exclusive, and I would have to cancel it, and wait for 3 months... and the question is would they be accepted on other sites.... so when I get my new dSLR camera in a few days, I will star shooting non exclusive images, and start seling those on few other sites

I am already registered (and accepted) on Istock, stockxpert, shutterstock... and I will register on few others.

MicrostockExp · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2007, 12:47 »

Good strategy Chode, that's what I did : keep you photo exclusive on FT and start uploading on 5 or 6 sites new pics. You will do well I am sure

sharply_done · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2007, 13:47 »

I strongly disagree - cancel your exclusive photos on FT immediately!

These are images from which you will earn $10,000+ in the upcoming year. By keeping them exclusive to FT you are quite literally throwing this money away.

leaf · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2007, 13:48 »

i would have to agree with sharply.

Argus · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:09 »

I started this microstock thing in june, so that's umm.. 4 months ago and i'm allready in the 2-3k group

Needless to say i'm really, really, really happy about that

leaf · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:17 »

Quote from: argus456 on October 01, 2007, 14:09

I started this microstock thing in june, so that's umm.. 4 months ago and i'm allready in the 2-3k group

Needless to say i'm really, really, really happy about that

umm are you calculating your total all time or total in just Sept? $2000 / month is a pretty high number with under 500 images - and only 238 sales on a site like dreamstime.

The poll was for the total for just september.

Argus · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:32 »

It is the total for september, and i've got over 1000 images on shutterstock

Fortunefame · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:34 »

sharply_done · « **Reply #18 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:37 »

Quote from: Silverfox on October 01, 2007, 14:09

I started this microstock thing in june, so that's umm.. 4 months ago and i'm allready in the 2-3k group

Needless to say i'm really, really, really happy about that

That's outstanding, silverfox - way to go!

MicrostockExp · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:39 »

Sharply done, I am not so sure because as said Chode the pics he has on FT might not be accepted elsewhere (I know this is my case). When I started on FT I got very average pics accepted so I don't know if it worth the hassle to cancel them as exclusive....

leaf · « **Reply #20 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:39 »

Quote from: sharply_done on October 01, 2007, 14:37

Quote from: Silverfox on October 01, 2007, 14:09
I started this microstock thing in june, so that's umm.. 4 months ago and i'm allready in the 2-3k group

Needless to say i'm really, really, really happy about that
That's outstanding, silverfox - way to go!

yes i agree - quite handsome

Argus · « **Reply #21 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:46 »

Thanks

It hasn't been easy though, creating and uploading 400 images/month isn't very easy, but i suppose everyone on here knows that allready

But hey, if that's what it takes to earn me a fair bit of $, then i'm in for it

Just needs some dedication and time.

leaf · « **Reply #22 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:51 »

your illustrations look great, what program did you create them in?

Peter · « **Reply #23 on:** October 01, 2007, 14:52 »

Quote from: sharply_done on October 01, 2007, 13:47

I strongly disagree - cancel your exclusive photos on FT immediately!

These are images from which you will earn $10,000+ in the upcoming year. By keeping them exclusive to FT you are quite literally throwing this money away.

I wouldnt agree. I tried actually to upload some on SS, IS, and SX, but none was accepted due "poor lens quality", of my Canon S3 IS. So I stuck on fotolia, and from my personal opinion my S3 images are decent, sharp, and nice colors. And they sell on fotolia. But, with new dSLR camera and good lens, I will try my luck on some other sites...

So that was the main reason why I sell only on fotolia.

hatman12 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 01, 2007, 15:05 »

Chode, you've got 2234 images at Fotolia, but only 240 of those have got downloads. Clearly you've got to decide whether to leave them all at FT or submit to mutliple agencies.

If you believe the quality won't meet the standards elsewhere then of course you've got to leave them where they are.

You've got some great ideas worth shooting again once your DSLR arrives.

sharpshot · « **Reply #25 on:** October 01, 2007, 16:16 »

I see a $10,000+ vote. Has andresr paid this thread a visit

hatman12 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 01, 2007, 17:17 »

Might be iofoto - he's a more regular visitor.

beisea · « **Reply #27 on:** October 01, 2007, 18:01 »

460 for the month of Sept, second best month after April, despite a couple of hundreds uploads since then.

ozbandit · « **Reply #28 on:** October 01, 2007, 19:31 »

Quote from: sharpshot on October 01, 2007, 16:16

I see a $10,000+ vote. Has andresr paid this thread a visit

Gives us all other mere mortal something to aspire to

perkmeup · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2007, 00:02 »

Ya....but just think....there are a handful of people that are making in the neighborhood of $1000 per day!!!!
Lisa Gange and Yuri...for sure. Boy if that isn't motivating...I don't know what is.

fotografer · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2007, 00:11 »

Quote from: sharpshot on October 01, 2007, 16:16

I see a $10,000+ vote. Has andresr paid this thread a visit

Could be sjlocke he sometimes visits.

Peter · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2007, 00:20 »

Quote from: hatman12 on October 01, 2007, 15:05

Chode, you've got 2234 images at Fotolia, but only 240 of those have got downloads. Clearly you've got to decide whether to leave them all at FT or submit to mutliple agencies.

If you believe the quality won't meet the standards elsewhere then of course you've got to leave them where they are.

You've got some great ideas worth shooting again once your DSLR arrives.

Tnx.

I intend to repeat some of my ideas (but with different touch) with dSLR....

snem · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2007, 03:05 »

Impressive! 2 in the 10000+ range! I'm in the 250-500$...

hatman12 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 17, 2007, 05:26 »

We've got at least three members here capable of the $10,000 plus mark - iofoto, Sean Locke and Andresr.

I'm sure others will reach that level in the fullness of time.......

modellocate · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:16 »

I'm glad to see some people making more serious money at this. I've only been at it a short while... I'm more interested in seeing $/image (must be the M.B.A. in me) than totals; to get a comparison that is less dependant on number of images or age of portfolio.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #35 on:** October 17, 2007, 12:47 »

Twasn't me. I don't normally stick my nose into polls

Pixart · « **Reply #36 on:** October 17, 2007, 15:16 »

Hey Leaf, I wouldn't mind seeing a poll like this every month if you feel inclined to do it again.

Beckyabell · « **Reply #37 on:** October 17, 2007, 23:21 »

Quote from: Pixart on October 17, 2007, 15:16

Hey Leaf, I wouldn't mind seeing a poll like this every month if you feel inclined to do it again.

Agree, it's inspiring to see those that are doing better than me.
Lights a fire.

jorgeinthewater · « **Reply #38 on:** October 18, 2007, 00:44 »

<100 but working on improving.

nickp37 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 19, 2007, 01:26 »

Just under 300, but that includes video on Shutterstock. About 150 from photos on Shutterstock, Fotolia, and Bigstock. Negligable sales on IStock and Dreamstime. However, I've been slacking lately. Now that I'm getting serious again, I hope to see improvement. So far so good. I'm giving IS another try, DT is picking up, and I'm in the process of uploading 400-500 photos to StockXpert, SV, and LO. Nothing yet from Alamy. $:-\$

Bateleur · « **Reply #40 on:** October 19, 2007, 01:36 »

Are we including Alamy earnings in this? It was a good month for me there.

nickp37 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 19, 2007, 01:44 »

Quote from: Bateleur on October 19, 2007, 01:36

Are we including Alamy earnings in this? It was a good month for me there.

I would guess not. I just got to listing everything.
BTW, Congrats on your success at alamy. May I ask how long you've been there, number of photos etc? I only have about 50 shots there, moastly editorial, just a few RF. I'm really not sure what to expect.
My alamy portfolio:
http://www.alamy.com/stock-photography/4C37A76D-C99A-4D8D-A8E2-4E2A626D74D5/1/Nicholas%20Piccillo.html

ff · « **Reply #42 on:** October 19, 2007, 02:45 »

I am both, humbled, and inspired. Congratulations to everyone and what a lovely community spirit.

Lina (>100)

ff · « **Reply #43 on:** October 19, 2007, 02:46 »

wrong sign (I wish!). meant below 100

leaf · « **Reply #44 on:** October 19, 2007, 02:49 »

Quote from: Bateleur on October 19, 2007, 01:36

Are we including Alamy earnings in this? It was a good month for me there.

no - just earnings from microstock sites.

andresr · « **Reply #45 on:** October 19, 2007, 08:18 »

It's interesting to see this poll. But maybe you should add 25k+, there are a few people capable of doing that much these days

leaf · « **Reply #46 on:** October 19, 2007, 10:33 »

yeah next month i will put higher amounts in.

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