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Is it a good way to promote my photography?

Started by Orchidpoet, November 10, 2025, 03:36

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Orchidpoet

Enjoy the soothing beauty of Ontario's autumn landscapes in this fine art photography slideshow. From Toronto and Niagara Falls to Muskoka, Algonquin Park, Georgian Bay, and Lake Huron, each image captures the magic of fall colors at their peak. Enjoy calming ASMR-style music and peaceful scenery that celebrate the natural artistry of Canada's fall season.

https://youtu.be/Jb_mkk0FnXY

Orchidpoet

This video is now captioned,. The viewers can know where the shots were taken. Is it a good idea?

cascoly

Quote from: Orchidpoet on December 16, 2025, 18:32
This video is now captioned,. The viewers can know where the shots were taken. Is it a good idea?

1. without location how will anyone looking for that location find it?
2. anyo,ne can do an image search on a frame to find the location 
3. how many people would travel to thatv location, given the meager returns from microstock?
Steve Estvanik 
travel & photo blog https://cascoly-images.com

Orchidpoet

Quote from: cascoly on December 17, 2025, 19:58
Quote from: Orchidpoet on December 16, 2025, 18:32
This video is now captioned,. The viewers can know where the shots were taken. Is it a good idea?

1. without location how will anyone looking for that location find it?
2. anyo,ne can do an image search on a frame to find the location 
3. how many people would travel to thatv location, given the meager returns from microstock?

Do you mean it's a good idea? Thank you for your comments.

The locations are not secrets. If people go to my website, they are clearly identified. The video was initially intended as a musical and visual slide show so some people can simply enjoy pretty photos. But I later realized that the locations might be interesting to some.

cascoly

Quote from: Orchidpoet on December 18, 2025, 15:50
Quote from: cascoly on December 17, 2025, 19:58
Quote from: Orchidpoet on December 16, 2025, 18:32
This video is now captioned,. The viewers can know where the shots were taken. Is it a good idea?

1. without location how will anyone looking for that location find it?
2. anyo,ne can do an image search on a frame to find the location 
3. how many people would travel to thatv location, given the meager returns from microstock?

Do you mean it's a good idea? Thank you for your comments.

The locations are not secrets. If people go to my website, they are clearly identified. The video was initially intended as a musical and visual slide show so some people can simply enjoy pretty photos. But I later realized that the locations might be interesting to some.

just things to consider in your decision -- for me, i'm not concerned with copycats, since it's out of my control; and travel is already highly competitive. my approach is high volume & it works for me.

my goal is to make enough thru stock to take more international trips each year - this year i was able to build 3 trips with minimal expenses, plus another 5 weeks in India next month with my way paid AND a profit from commissions. producing about 8K accepted images to far. for 2026 i'm currently planning 4 river cruises, another trip to India, and 3 small group tours to Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey & Uzbekistan. for those who might care,  itineraries are listed in my signature link
Steve Estvanik 
travel & photo blog https://cascoly-images.com