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seastar12:
A few months ago, I got a little more serious with photography. I wanted to make some money with the hobby. And by now, I have a few of my images on a couple of different sites. I haven't made one penny.
Here's the thing: I don't get any interest from the sites that accept my work, and the bigger sites where I think I could make a little cash don't accept any of my images or reject my applications.
Any tips?

icefront:
I have 3 tips for you:

1. Content. Shoot good concepts, think about your photo, don't simply walk and find themes.

2. Quality. I know, for the start, noise and lighting standards can be subjective but experience your eyes by downloading free stock photos. Focus on the real good ones. Learning to use photoshop and converting/post-processing RAW it's a must. Meantime 2. is the most expensive point since you need to have good equipment.

3. Quantity. A few photos bring a few cents. More photos more cents. Quantity also refers to the variation of the themes found in your portfolio. Wider theme coverage means more buyers.

Good luck!

RGebbiePhoto:
Also, while they are attractive, the top sites have an approval process to get in.
Shutterstock usually takes a few tries to get in, plan on about 3 months. I hear they also reject the first submission almost every time...
iStock also has a reputation for turning down new contributors on the first submission... or two... StockXpert definitely has a reputation of making you wait.  Several have reported getting in only after their 3rd or 4th submission

Just so ya know... it's not ALWAYS you :)

seastar12:
"Learning to use photoshop and converting/post-processing RAW it's a must. Meantime 2. is the most expensive point since you need to have good equipment."
I don't have PS( I know, I know), too expensive. I tried GIMP, and got lost within a few seconds. I don't even know what you mean by "converting/post-processing RAW"(Sorry).

stormchaser:
A link to your portfolios or some sample images would help in better assessment.

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