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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: spaceofgrace on March 13, 2017, 11:10
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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
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congrats on reaching some fun milestone :)
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congratulations mate, I got my EL previous month :)
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Thanks guys! Congrats Artist!!
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Excellent! share the link :)
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Congrats, always a nice feeling :)
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Congratulations!! I hope to also see my work somewhere soon ;)
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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
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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...
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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?
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how do you find out where your pics were used?
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Reverse image search, I guess, using google for instance. Also, Microstockr has this feature included.
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https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808?hl=en
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That's awesome! Congrats...now it's in your blood and you won't be able to stop! :)
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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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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
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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
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Congrats! ;D
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Forbes ~ a rich list magazine outfit a global media company,
And you got paid how much?
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So true! But I'm happy anyway. Oh well.
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Thanks Deni!
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Congratulations! Indeed hard work pays. :)
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Thanks Anna! March was my BME. April not so much. Oh well that's ok!