Author Topic: Selling Stock Image's (Read 5747 times)

cowboybebop · « **on:** April 25, 2010, 14:28 »

Hello and Greetings.
I would like to know what is the best size and resolution for submitting stock image's? I have been setting my image's at 2400x3000 @ 300 DPI for selling on Red Bubble and Fine Art America. Is this a good size and what else is should I look for when submitting images to stock company's?

ShadySue · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2010, 14:31 »

Quote from: cowboybebop on April 25, 2010, 14:28

Hello and Greetings.
I would like to know what is the best size and resolution for submitting stock image's? I have been setting my image's at 2400x3000 @ 300 DPI for selling on Red Bubble and Fine Art America. Is this a good size and what else is should I look for when submitting images to stock company's?

Best to sell at your camera's native resolution, or crop in (for composition), downsize (for quality) if necessary. You're generally not allowed to upsize in Micros, and you often get paid according to the size which is bought.
You may find that the inspections are shockingly strict, but you get used to that fairly quickly.
A lot depends on which agencies you're intending to submit to. Usually no people/parts without model releases, no logos, no contentious objects (where the manufacturer/artist might sue) etc.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2010, 15:21 »

Quote from: cowboybebop on April 25, 2010, 14:28

Hello and Greetings.
I would like to know what is the best size and resolution for submitting stock image's? I have been setting my image's at 2400x3000 @ 300 DPI for selling on Red Bubble and Fine Art America. Is this a good size and what else is should I look for when submitting images to stock company's?

Camera native resolution on pay as you go sites. Small as you can get away with on sub sites.

Phil · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2010, 15:33 »

most sites are 4mp minimum. As big as you can without upsizing

hlth · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2010, 11:30 »

Quote from: cowboybebop on April 25, 2010, 14:28

Hello and Greetings.
I would like to know what is the best size and resolution for submitting stock image's? I have been setting my image's at 2400x3000 @ 300 DPI for selling on Red Bubble and Fine Art America. Is this a good size and what else is should I look for when submitting images to stock company's?

While 4MP is the the *advertised* minimum I'd suggest 5+ MP for your images. Also, while Phil recommends submitting images as large as possible, you might want to limit where you submit those. Some agencies should probably not get your highest-res images.

PS: great nickname btw

mtkang · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2010, 11:40 »

the bigger the better? and use raw+jpg? i think there are some website that you can upload raw files as additional format (dreamstime), but i am not sure is it sold as higher price.

Kone · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2010, 11:48 »

Quote from: mtkang on May 01, 2010, 11:40

the bigger the better

That is right, the bigger the better

gaja · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2010, 14:51 »

Quote from: mtkang on May 01, 2010, 11:40

the bigger the better? and use raw+jpg? i think there are some website that you can upload raw files as additional format (dreamstime), but i am not sure is it sold as higher price.

At dreamstime you get a good price for raw if they buy with credits, but almost nothing for a sub.

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