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Title: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: spaceofgrace on March 13, 2017, 11:10
So I started this business in October... I'm up to a portfolio of 750 on Shutterstock, and similar at other sites. I really have only been uploading regularly to Shutterstock, Adobe and iStock... some Dreamstime and Bigstock. Everywhere else seems a waste of time. Anyway, today I sold an extended license for the first time. Woot! And a few days ago I discovered my image in Forbes. Very excited. Seems like business is getting a bit better with each hundred photos. I also started a YouTube channel which adds some more fun to the whole thing! Just wanted to share!    ;D
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: leaf on March 13, 2017, 11:21
congrats on reaching some fun milestone :)
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: Artist on March 13, 2017, 11:52
congratulations mate, I got my EL previous month :)
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: spaceofgrace on March 13, 2017, 12:26
Thanks guys! Congrats Artist!!
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: Brasilnut on March 13, 2017, 13:35
Excellent! share the link :)
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: THP Creative on March 13, 2017, 16:44
Congrats, always a nice feeling :)
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Post by: Mrblues101 on March 13, 2017, 17:39
Congratulations!! I hope to also see my work somewhere soon ;)
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: alexandersr on March 13, 2017, 21:54
So I started this business in October... I'm up to a portfolio of 750 on Shutterstock, and similar at other sites. I really have only been uploading regularly to Shutterstock, Adobe and iStock... some Dreamstime and Bigstock. Everywhere else seems a waste of time. Anyway, today I sold an extended license for the first time. Woot! And a few days ago I discovered my image in Forbes. Very excited. Seems like business is getting a bit better with each hundred photos. I also started a YouTube channel which adds some more fun to the whole thing! Just wanted to share!    ;D
Congratulations! It's a good begining. ;) Could you share the link? please
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: spaceofgrace on March 13, 2017, 22:07
Here is the link to the Forbes article! It's the matchbox one a bit down the page...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/11/17/the-military-might-benefit-from-this-safer-smokescreen-ingredient/#42953be037b4 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/11/17/the-military-might-benefit-from-this-safer-smokescreen-ingredient/#42953be037b4)
I've seen my photos in many places online already but this was the first publication I recognized. Thanks for all your encouragement! It was a good day...
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: Artist on March 14, 2017, 00:05
Here is the link to the Forbes article! It's the matchbox one a bit down the page...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/11/17/the-military-might-benefit-from-this-safer-smokescreen-ingredient/#42953be037b4 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/11/17/the-military-might-benefit-from-this-safer-smokescreen-ingredient/#42953be037b4)
I've seen my photos in many places online already but this was the first publication I recognized. Thanks for all your encouragement! It was a good day...

You never know what can sell :)
How did you find the link?
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: sinnlos on March 14, 2017, 06:42
how do you find out where your pics were used?
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: qunamax on March 14, 2017, 08:42
Reverse image search, I guess, using google for instance. Also, Microstockr has this feature included.
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: 60D on March 14, 2017, 08:44
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808?hl=en
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Post by: MatHayward on March 14, 2017, 09:53
That's awesome! Congrats...now it's in your blood and you won't be able to stop! :)
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Post by: Zero Talent on March 14, 2017, 12:34
Here is the link to the Forbes article! It's the matchbox one a bit down the page...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/11/17/the-military-might-benefit-from-this-safer-smokescreen-ingredient/#42953be037b4 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/carmendrahl/2016/11/17/the-military-might-benefit-from-this-safer-smokescreen-ingredient/#42953be037b4)
I've seen my photos in many places online already but this was the first publication I recognized. Thanks for all your encouragement! It was a good day...

Congrats!

I bet there are a dozen of copycats already uploading the same concept as we speak, another dozen making the same picture as we speak and another dozen thinking about doing it!

 ;)
 ;D
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Post by: Brasilnut on March 14, 2017, 12:51
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I bet there are a dozen of copycats already uploading the same concept as we speak, another dozen making the same picture as we speak and another dozen thinking about doing it!

is imitation is the greatest form of flattery?  :o
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: Zero Talent on March 14, 2017, 13:17
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I bet there are a dozen of copycats already uploading the same concept as we speak, another dozen making the same picture as we speak and another dozen thinking about doing it!

is imitation is the greatest form of flattery?  :o

Good for flattery, indeed, but bad for business.

My recommendation for "flattery" seekers is to seek it on social media. Post your stuff on Facebook, Instagram, Flickr etc and I can guarantee a much better return of investment, if "flattery" is what matters. On the other hand, flattery seekers must be aware that social media photo thieves often forget to flatter!

And that's bad even for the "flattery" business  :P
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: Deni Williams on April 12, 2017, 09:02
Congrats!  ;D
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: dpimborough on April 12, 2017, 15:39
Forbes ~ a rich list magazine outfit a global media company,

And you got paid how much?

 :-\
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: spaceofgrace on April 12, 2017, 15:55
So true! But I'm happy anyway. Oh well.
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: spaceofgrace on April 12, 2017, 15:56
Thanks Deni!
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Post by: Anna.kupelian on April 14, 2017, 10:06
Congratulations! Indeed hard work pays.  :)
Title: Re: So excited! Sold my first extended license!! And saw my pic in a major mag!
Post by: spaceofgrace on April 14, 2017, 12:11
Thanks Anna! March was my BME. April not so much. Oh well that's ok!