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« Reply #50 on: January 16, 2009, 08:25 »
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Once again, thank you everybody for the wonderful help and advice. Also I am sorry for posting logos in them. :'( I was unaware that you could not have those in your stock photos. but I will not make that mistake again. ;D Also I will try to take more time on my postwork.

Another question, can the kind of photos I am taking have shadows in them? Will Microstock sites accept these, or will I have to white out everything except for the product?

Also I just wanted to note that I have learned so much information in such a short amount of time all thanks to you guys/gals. I am learning at a fast rate while having a blast taking shots over and over trying to get that perfect shot and trying out new angles. I have learned so much about my camera and how lighting effects photos. Also shutter speed and aperture make sense to me now. ;D I could not have learned this much nor had this much fun without you guys/gals, and for that I thank all of you. :D
« Last Edit: January 16, 2009, 09:44 by FandreFotos »


« Reply #51 on: January 16, 2009, 09:42 »
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Once again, thank you everybody for the wonderful help and advice. Also I am sorry for posting logos in them. :'( I was unaware that you could not have those in your stock photos. but I will not make that mistake again.


There are probably lots of useful facts you can find here:
http://www.istockphoto.com/tutorial_1.0_account.php

« Reply #52 on: January 16, 2009, 09:45 »
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Whoa, that is an awesome link, thank you!

EDIT: I was reading through some of the FAQ and I see you need to be of legal age. :'( I don't mean to break the rules, but do all microstock sites require you to be a certain age limit? If so how could I get around that? Once again I don't like breaking rules.
« Last Edit: January 16, 2009, 09:53 by FandreFotos »

« Reply #53 on: January 16, 2009, 10:15 »
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Another question, can the kind of photos I am taking have shadows in them? Will Microstock sites accept these, or will I have to white out everything except for the product?

Yes they will accept them.

Whether you submit "true isolations" (no shadow) or not is a matter of taste and business strategy: some think that true isolations do sell better (I don't think so) and other (like me) think that keeping the shadow looks better and may even be useful for the designer.

So it's up to you: it's your business strategy  ;)


« Reply #54 on: January 16, 2009, 10:45 »
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You can join Istock as a minor.  See this minor consent document..

http://www.istockphoto.com/docs/languages/english/minorconsent.pdf

I don't know all the details, but my daughter wants to join some day.

The only other site I know of that may allow minors is bigstockphoto.  Here is a snip from the terms of service agreement.

1. Consent.
You must be at least 18 years of age to register with BigStockPhoto to provide content. BigStockPhoto may require that you provide sufficient proof that you are at least 18 years of age. Minors can become members only by having their parent or legal guardian register on their behalf. By opening such an account, the parent or legal guardian authorizes the minor to use and agrees to be bound personally by the terms and conditions of this agreement.


hali

« Reply #55 on: January 16, 2009, 10:50 »
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awesome, way to go !  :)

« Reply #56 on: January 16, 2009, 11:18 »
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You can join Istock as a minor.  See this minor consent document..

http://www.istockphoto.com/docs/languages/english/minorconsent.pdf

I don't know all the details, but my daughter wants to join some day.

The only other site I know of that may allow minors is bigstockphoto.  Here is a snip from the terms of service agreement.

1. Consent.
You must be at least 18 years of age to register with BigStockPhoto to provide content. BigStockPhoto may require that you provide sufficient proof that you are at least 18 years of age. Minors can become members only by having their parent or legal guardian register on their behalf. By opening such an account, the parent or legal guardian authorizes the minor to use and agrees to be bound personally by the terms and conditions of this agreement.




Thank you for the helpful information. I will be sure to fill that out. I will look around to see if any other sites allow minors to join.

Hali: Thanks mate!
« Last Edit: January 16, 2009, 11:28 by FandreFotos »

lisafx

« Reply #57 on: January 16, 2009, 11:36 »
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Wow, big improvement!  Nice work on your latest isolations :)

I second the suggestion that you try submitting your art, though.  Isolated objects are a great way to get started in stock and learn the basics of photography - most of us have done them early in the game.  But you will probably be most successful and have the most fun by figuring out what you can provide that is unique. 

Your art work is certainly amazing and unique!  I think it would definitely catch the attention of buyers.  :)

« Reply #58 on: January 16, 2009, 12:42 »
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You have a great talent, and your determination is clearly there as well. Just keep shooting it's great that you can start at your age. I envy you on that :) I wish these things were around when I was 16 :D

« Reply #59 on: January 16, 2009, 15:03 »
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Another tip is that when applying to agencies they may want more variety than just all isolated on white!

« Reply #60 on: January 17, 2009, 18:31 »
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Nice job mate! way to improve!

« Reply #61 on: January 17, 2009, 18:32 »
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Lisafx: Haha thanks! Also I will definatly think about submitting my other art.

goldenangel: Haha yeah, I am very glad I found out about microstock. I never really heard about it until I got into photography, but I am so glad I did!

thesentinel: Yeah I will try to branch off from the isolated white. But for not it is a good thing for me because I am not rushed, I can see what different setting do, and I am having a blast!  ;D Thanks mate!

Snipep: Thanks man!

Sorry to keep this thread going, but here a few more isolations I have been working on. Also if you notice, no logos this time.  ;)

Please let me know what I can improve on, I would appreciate if on the next few images I show you, you would be even more picky than a reviewer. :D Let me have it!











There is more but I don't want to flood you guys/gals with too many.

shank_ali

« Reply #62 on: January 18, 2009, 03:30 »
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They are ok.I would like to see them fill the frame better.

« Reply #63 on: January 18, 2009, 17:04 »
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Ok fair enough, that is something I will definatly try to work on. Thanks for the input.

« Reply #64 on: January 24, 2009, 22:27 »
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B.U.M.P

tan510jomast

« Reply #65 on: January 24, 2009, 23:35 »
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OK my friend, stop worrying and stop wondering if you're ready to submit your work, and just go for it.  Enjoy the journey, and just get better as you go.
Don't let the rejection, if any, make you feel bad. Everyone gets rejected, even Yuri.
The important thing is just keep going.
Congratulation too. I've been seeing your work and wow, what an improvement , in such a short time.
as they say here in sports, GET OUT THERE AND KICK SOME ASS !  ;)

« Reply #66 on: January 24, 2009, 23:41 »
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Hi kiddo :)
Glasses are perfect.
In fact, this last batch is showing a lot of improvement.
Keep the shadows closer to your subject (don't let them spread out too much) and a touch lighter, just like you've done with the glasses. This is the way to go.
Now remember a few things:
- the larger the aperture number the more of your image is in focus. Keep it around 8 - 10, most lenses work best at these settings.
- ISO 100
- shoot in RAW
- overexpose a touch (1/3 or so). They like brighter images.
- use natural light as much as you can.
- when not enough light don't be afraid to fire your camera flash. As long as you take the hot spots later in PShop, all is well, and images get accepted.
You're getting better and better, but I still think you're a bit too young to do this .. :)
Anyhow, this is fun, so why not?
One more tip. I learned it from Fintastique - Stephen and it worked perfectly for me.
When you're ready to submit, start small. No more than 10 images and don't even think about Shutterstock. Keep SS the last.
Learn the under 18's policies.
Try BigStock first. Follow with Stockexpert, DT, Fotolia, IS.
The very last one should be SS.
Good luck Fandre and see you there :)
Go get them!

Anna


 

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