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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: tillencik on April 13, 2009, 13:29

Title: Selling Photos
Post by: tillencik on April 13, 2009, 13:29
I just had my first shoot with a model and I've got about 40 images to upload.  I've tried a couple websites but haven't had a purchase yet.. although my images are only visible on one site so far.  I just ordered a book called the '2009 Photographer's Market', which is supposed to give tons of contact information for different places that buy photos.  Has anybody checked this book out?
Title: Re: Selling Photos
Post by: Magnum on April 13, 2009, 21:38
Shutterstock is the only place where you see good sales from start.    ( If you get in )  Other sites takes a few month to get going. (if you get in;)     Quality, quantity and good keywording is the "secret"
Title: Re: Selling Photos
Post by: anton9 on April 14, 2009, 00:46
Patience is the key oh and saying key then keywords are also the important bit. As said above youll only see immediate sales normally on shutterstock but im sure more will be coming on other sites in time :)
Title: Re: Selling Photos
Post by: tillencik on April 14, 2009, 09:08
I would have met the 7/10 requirement for Shutterstock but my model release was missing a bit of info.  I had my model sign a new one, but I still have to wait a month before I resubmit.  I contacted their support and got no answer.. it's pretty dumb to have to wait 30 days just because of a mix up with the release.