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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: eunhae on July 09, 2017, 09:36

Title: After how much time do you evaluate your sets?
Post by: eunhae on July 09, 2017, 09:36

Hi,

after getting the photos online, how much time do you wait before deciding if a subject is worth exploring further? Do you think this time-frame should be different for a new vs an established portfolio?

Thanks! 

Title: Re: After how much time do you evaluate your sets?
Post by: Brasilnut on July 09, 2017, 09:53

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after getting the photos online, how much time do you wait before deciding if a subject is worth exploring further?

At least 4 months. It takes a while for some images to rise up the key word order. Some of my images from February have only started selling now...

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Do you think this time-frame should be different for a new vs an established portfolio?

I don't think it makes that much difference whether it's an established portfolio or new. Perhaps an established portfolio may get some more sales as a buyer may see similar images in your portfolio.

Title: Re: After how much time do you evaluate your sets?
Post by: Mantis on July 09, 2017, 10:15

I try to always look at current events.  If you have niche, pursue it.  But for me I diversify and my next theme is what is popular in the news. Not a one-day news story but longer term current events like politics, gun control, global warming, etc.  This is to say that I evaluate my submissions against current events for the most part.