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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Photo Critique => Topic started by: Jasonalanstudios on August 03, 2014, 21:29
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I know I'm not yet ready to submit to istock. I need to build up a bigger variety in my images. So far it's mostly flowers, landscapes, the usual.
Any critique on this hoot would be appreciated! I think I have too much negative space at the bottom and the lead snail's antenna is ever so slightly cut out of frame. Not sure if the latter would be a deal breaker for istock.
Anyway, please be gentle as I'm newer than new to this! :)
http://i.imgur.com/ehxKm4b.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/ehxKm4b.jpg)
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I will take a stab here-
1. Commercial value- think what value the photo has before shooting it
2. ISO 100 - make sure there isn't any noise whatsoever
3. Study the most popular images on Shutter to see what is selling and see if you compete with them - notice I said not copy them. See if you can produce high level images
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Thanks, appreciate it. Imgur compresses significantly as you know. The original is pretty free of noise. This was taken outside on a sunny day, so it was low ISO.
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About the antenna I agree that it is a pity that it is cut.
But with some postproduction I think that you can solve this little problem easily.
About the space at the bottom, you should consider that it is better to have too much space than too much little because the space can be cut then by the designer.
You should consider too than an empty space with an enough neutral tonality can be used to put text on it, or insert other images or graphics.
So, from a designer point of view the space at the bottom is absolutely not a problem but a solution ;)
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"Brand new photographer"
Why are you worried about the stock business? Learn your camera, go shoot and have fun!
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Because I also would like to start making residual income with something I'm passionate about! :)
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Oh no - the dreaded 'p' word!
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Because I also would like to start making residual income with something I'm passionate about! :)
"Residual Income" might cover your expenses for a soup & sandwich once a week. I consider myself a major rookie and can tell you don't expect to see the dollar/pounds to come flying in unless you are willing to put in long days and learn the business very fast. The competition is very high to say the least thus most rookies try a few months and quit. Keep your expectations realistic especially the first few years.... 8)
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I don't know about iStock. But I recommend you try Shutterstock. Go to their forum, post 10 photos and ask for their feedbacks. You will learn tremendously by trying to get into Shutterstock even if you have no intention to contribute there. Once you are accepted by Shutterstock, you are ready for most microstock sites out there include iStock.
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I don't know about iStock. But I recommend you try Shutterstock. Go to their forum, post 10 photos and ask for their feedbacks. You will learn tremendously by trying to get into Shutterstock even if you have no intention to contribute there. Once you are accepted by Shutterstock, you are ready for most microstock sites out there include iStock.
Solid advice! 8)