I am still cruising on zero uploads and over all places together made around 400 dollars, 33% less than March25.

I hope to get started again in May and then we will see what happend.

Got the little osmo pocket 3 that Hugo recommends.

Congrats zero, great to read things are going up for people who understand their target group.

Thanks, cobalt.
I can confirm that the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is very good, better than any smartphone sold in the US, with its 1" sensor, 10-bit log recording, and smooth gimbal.

The only drawback is the lack of zoom.
But I understand that the upcoming Pocket 4 will have at x2 lossless zoom, addressing this limitation.

Quote from: Zero Talent on April 03, 2026, 13:30
Thanks, cobalt.
I can confirm that the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is very good, better than any smartphone sold in the US, with its 1" sensor, 10-bit log recording, and smooth gimbal.

The only drawback is the lack of zoom.
But I understand that the upcoming Pocket 4 will have at x2 lossless zoom, addressing this limitation.

I still have the pocket 2, but it's getting old. I had an accident at the races and it got whacked. Now it  doesn't align properly when shutting off, and sometimes sticks when starting. But shoots just fine. I'll wait if that means just a little bit of zoom. Nice camera.

Quote from: Zero Talent on April 03, 2026, 13:30
Thanks, cobalt.
I can confirm that the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is very good, better than any smartphone sold in the US, with its 1" sensor, 10-bit log recording, and smooth gimbal.

The only drawback is the lack of zoom.
But I understand that the upcoming Pocket 4 will have at x2 lossless zoom, addressing this limitation.

I really look forward to testing it for walk around editorial. I hope people not really notice the camera, just another tourist walking around.

Earnings are way down on Adobe these past three weeks. Anyone else seeing this?  If not then it's just my port slowdown for the time being.

Quote from: Pacesetter on April 09, 2026, 17:32
Earnings are way down on Adobe these past three weeks. Anyone else seeing this?  If not then it's just my port slowdown for the time being.

My sales are way higher than normal for the last 2 weeks on Adobe but also SS is slowing down in April even tho March was a really good month on SS.

We are getting turns. It's also seems to be negotiated between the big ones. You will be slow on some of them and do better at another and then next month it's the other way around. Especially between Adobe, Shutterstock and Istock. Never all at the same time (good or bad)

"Earnings are way down on Adobe these past three weeks. Anyone else seeing this?  If not then it's just my port slowdown for the time being."

March and April aren't my best months, Adobe has been slow for past month or so.  March turned out ok in the end, slightly up on last March. 

US/Iran war and oil prices might be affecting sales - I'm been very speculative here.  Or algorithm shuffle post Easter. 

Quote from: Pacesetter on April 09, 2026, 17:32
Earnings are way down on Adobe these past three weeks. Anyone else seeing this?  If not then it's just my port slowdown for the time being.

My Adobe sales are pretty consistent in March and April and better than the same months last year (with a minimal change in number of assets). My content isn't very relevant to the US market, so maybe that's the reason. Also I've got no AI content, could be another reason.

Quote from: Zero Talent on April 03, 2026, 13:30
Thanks, cobalt.
I can confirm that the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is very good, better than any smartphone sold in the US, with its 1" sensor, 10-bit log recording, and smooth gimbal.

The only drawback is the lack of zoom.
But I understand that the upcoming Pocket 4 will have at x2 lossless zoom, addressing this limitation.

It has zoom in normal color profile mode. You can also buy 3rd party converter.

Oh, I missed the update. Thanks for the heads-up.

Below average April.

Stock was average but picked up some fun well-paid gigs that ultimately support my stock portfolios.

https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/05/01/april-2026-brutally-honest-earnings-report-finally-picking-up-regular-and-varied-client-work/

Quote from: kenwood on April 10, 2026, 16:10

Quote from: Zero Talent on April 03, 2026, 13:30
Thanks, cobalt.
I can confirm that the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is very good, better than any smartphone sold in the US, with its 1" sensor, 10-bit log recording, and smooth gimbal.

The only drawback is the lack of zoom.
But I understand that the upcoming Pocket 4 will have at x2 lossless zoom, addressing this limitation.

It has zoom in normal color profile mode. You can also buy 3rd party converter.

I missed that too. I'm still deciding if I want to send in the Pocket 2 for repairs. "The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 features a built-in optical zoom lens, allowing users to adjust the focal length and capture close-up shots without compromising image quality. The optical zoom range of the Osmo Pocket 3 is 2x"

Quote from: Brasilnut on May 02, 2026, 11:48
Stock was average but picked up some fun well-paid gigs that ultimately support my stock portfolios.

https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/05/01/april-2026-brutally-honest-earnings-report-finally-picking-up-regular-and-varied-client-work/

I'm might of missed it but how do you pick up your gigs?

Best April on Adobe since 2018 - back then with half as many assets  .

Quote from: mike123 on May 04, 2026, 11:28
Best April on Adobe since 2018 - back then with half as many assets  .

BME on Adobe for April (not counting Ai payments)

Quote from: Pacesetter on May 03, 2026, 05:11

Quote from: Brasilnut on May 02, 2026, 11:48
Stock was average but picked up some fun well-paid gigs that ultimately support my stock portfolios.

https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/05/01/april-2026-brutally-honest-earnings-report-finally-picking-up-regular-and-varied-client-work/

I'm might of missed it but how do you pick up your gigs?

Zero marketing, all word of mouth / recommendations

Quote from: Brasilnut on May 04, 2026, 16:32

Quote from: Pacesetter on May 03, 2026, 05:11

Quote from: Brasilnut on May 02, 2026, 11:48
Stock was average but picked up some fun well-paid gigs that ultimately support my stock portfolios.

https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/05/01/april-2026-brutally-honest-earnings-report-finally-picking-up-regular-and-varied-client-work/

I'm might of missed it but how do you pick up your gigs?

Zero marketing, all word of mouth / recommendations

This is not only one but - best way

May 2026 was only slightly better than May 2025, but below the average May, with Adobe dominating my sales.