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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: michmac on October 04, 2008, 05:30

Title: Hello from a 'sort-of' newbie
Post by: michmac on October 04, 2008, 05:30

Just thought I'd say hello to you. I started selling microstock on the Fotolia UK site around a year ago, just for fun, and have now decided to expand my portfolio. I have found that Fotolia is providing a lot more sales but also many more rejections for me of late and so have had a read through this forum to find a few more microstock sites. I'd like to say thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences; it has been invaluable to me as I have much to learn. Can anyone recommend a good UK-focussed ms site? Best wishes and increased sales to you all. Michelle.

Title: Re: Hello from a 'sort-of' newbie
Post by: MicrostockExp on October 04, 2008, 05:52

Welcome Michelle,

I made the same switch a year ago,  I was exclusive with Fotolia UK . Do not limit you to UK sites. Please have a look in my blog
http://microstockexperiment.blogspot.com/

good luck !

Title: Re: Hello from a 'sort-of' newbie
Post by: michmac on October 04, 2008, 07:13

Thank you. I've bookmarked your blog and I understand what you mean about not limiting myself to The UK. With Fotolia I have had a few UK sales and was surprised, and pleased, to see my images on the front cover of a UK gardening magazine so I suppose I am hoping for more of the same. It's just so great when you see your images in print, especially when you least expect them! Like I say, I have much to learn from the experiences of other photogs.

Title: Re: Hello from a 'sort-of' newbie
Post by: RH on October 04, 2008, 10:46

Hi Michelle,
try all agencies that you like and then make your decision

Title: Re: Hello from a 'sort-of' newbie
Post by: takestock on October 04, 2008, 17:44

Hi Michelle and welcome.
Wish you all the Best!

Title: Re: Hello from a 'sort-of' newbie
Post by: shank_ali on November 17, 2008, 02:11

Try istockphoto.com.They have a forum attached to the site which is crammed with usefull information and a host of great peeps always willing to help newcomers to stock .