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Microstock Photography - Beginners Guide
Uncle Pete:
--- Quote from: MicroSto70 on July 15, 2020, 09:37 ---Dear Uncle Pete and Georgep7
Thank you for sharing :). These are quite interesting topics and to be honest didn't, know that there where Online Sales for Photos and that this was a lucrative business. What are the credentials to be able to make it besides creativity and a good feel of what people are looking for?
For instance, do I need to be a Photographer holding a Diploma or Certificate or can I just be a Hobby Photographer and still be able to make it in this business?
Thank you for your reply and sincerely
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I wouldn't call stock a lucrative business. Some do well with hard work, many hours, being very smart and creative. Many more will try and quit or find out very fast, that this isn't easy money. Add to that that the market is down right now because of the world pandemic and virtually every agency has cut artists commissions.
Still, anyone who wants can try and see, which is what's nice. Open to anyone who wants to see if they can make something from the stock photo market.
Pauws99:
--- Quote from: MicroSto70 on July 15, 2020, 09:37 ---Dear Uncle Pete and Georgep7
Thank you for sharing :). These are quite interesting topics and to be honest didn't, know that there where Online Sales for Photos and that this was a lucrative business. What are the credentials to be able to make it besides creativity and a good feel of what people are looking for?
For instance, do I need to be a Photographer holding a Diploma or Certificate or can I just be a Hobby Photographer and still be able to make it in this business?
Thank you for your reply and sincerely
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One of the good things is that is a totally equal opportunity business...you are judged solely on the quality of your images.
marthamarks:
--- Quote from: MicroSto70 on July 15, 2020, 09:37 ---For instance, do I need to be a Photographer holding a Diploma or Certificate or can I just be a Hobby Photographer and still be able to make it in this business?
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You do not need to hold any kind of photography certificate or have any formal training. I don't have either one.
But I'm not a full-time "pro" and never have claimed to be.
"Making it" in this business depends on your income requirements. I'm a "hobbyist" even though I've been at it for almost 40 years, because I've never had to depend on photography for my essential income. It really has bought me some great camera gear and nice trips, however. :D
steheap:
And, of course, you can always read two of the honest books on how to get started in stock photography! ;)
You might find a link somewhere here....
Steve
Bryan Salinas:
Thanks for advice, you helped to me :) Cheers
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