Some folks gripe on and on about everything microstock (and probably this poll).  

Others enjoy the whole thing with good results.

Here is a simple blind poll to get to the bottom of how you folks are doing in regards to your microstock experience and return-on-investment. Now you silent success stories can discreetly  cast your vote  

"some" ?? Anthony Robbins would either keel over or rub his hands with glee.

Could always do better, and could always do worse.

Wish there was a "so so" option.  I've definitely done better, leading me to want to vote "bad", but so far it still beats a real job, so that is kinda "good". 

Quote from: lisafx on July 04, 2012, 01:37
Wish there was a "so so" option.  I've definitely done better, leading me to want to vote "bad", but so far it still beats a real job, so that is kinda "good". 

Yep, I thought about doing a gray scale version but opted for a simpler black and white conversion with high contrast  

Well, I wouldn't be quitting my day job - if I had one, but since I don't and it is a boolean question, I suppose it beats the alternative - but I still wish I got more.

I voted bad because I can't ignore the fact that some sites are still cutting commissions.  It demoralises me and I'm now concentrating on other ways to make money from my photography.  Microstock was great for the first few years but I can't be happy on a slowly sinking ship.

Quote from: oxman on July 03, 2012, 09:50
Some folks gripe on and on about everything microstock (and probably this poll).  

Others enjoy the whole thing with good results.

I've seen so many microstock shooters enjoy the whole thing even without good results. They are just passionate about photography and microstock.