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Messages - Sean Locke Photography
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2201
« on: August 14, 2014, 08:22 »
Seriously, they have all it takes to win - great interface, search, fresh content, recognizable brand, contributors' support. The last one may turn out to be the most important these days. Pond5 give fair 50%, allow to set your own prices and have clear distribution network.
... horrendous site design for buyers, lousy interface for sellers, unable to stop input mechanism from converting uppercase letters to lowercase after years of requests ... They have things to work on.
2202
« on: August 13, 2014, 09:52 »
Yogurt keeps you regular.
As far as uploading practices, I mean.
2203
« on: August 12, 2014, 12:33 »
Well, due to the fact that there is no exif import, I decided to give image packs a whirl to see what happens. You can see my start here: https://creativemarket.com/seanlockephotographyBasically, I priced them between GL's medium and large times the number of images, with a slight discount for bulk. I'll let you know if anything sells. I hope the cover images showcase well.
2204
« on: August 11, 2014, 17:02 »
Recently, one of agency/distributors I deal with received a claim in regards to a property image in my portfolio that I took several years ago (a bed and breakfast). The agent/distributor is requesting from me specific information about the shot. Can I be liable in any way for this claim? Just wondering.
Thanks
Tell them you want details of the claim. I assume you don't have a release?
2205
« on: August 10, 2014, 19:15 »
It's great to see the enthusiasm. 
2206
« on: August 10, 2014, 03:24 »
Yeah, walk around with your camera and point it at stuff and keep clicking, upload 10s of thousands of whatever comes out and some of it will probably find buyers.
Actually it's called Street Photography and there's still demand for it.
I think there's a difference between interesting documentary "street photography", and "here's the fence down the road from me, and this is the building next to it, and here's another, and here's the sign on the building" that some Alamy contributors do.
2207
« on: August 08, 2014, 19:18 »
When starts christmas selling? I dont sell any christmas images yet.
Sorry.
2208
« on: August 08, 2014, 10:58 »
I've never started on Alamy (well, I tried it out at one point), because most of what I read in the forums is people finding their work in European publications, realizing they never got paid for it, and the trouble they seem to have getting the fee. And the discounts, which seem to result in a few dollars for extensive RM rights. I don't have the time to deal with that kind of thing.
2209
« on: August 08, 2014, 10:14 »
I love waking up in the morning not knowing what I'm gonna do or who I'm gonna meet. Just yesterday I was sleeping under a bridge, and today I'm on the grandest message board in the world drinking champagne with you fine people.
2210
« on: August 06, 2014, 13:18 »
Exclusivity costs extra too then
2211
« on: August 06, 2014, 12:49 »
Sure, just term it a 3 year or whatever term license. Mission accomplished.
2212
« on: August 06, 2014, 09:42 »
You're whining about whining?
2213
« on: August 04, 2014, 11:43 »
Stock Afe?
2214
« on: August 04, 2014, 08:39 »
Oh no - the dreaded 'p' word!
2215
« on: August 04, 2014, 06:59 »
Isn't this under the video forum?
AFAIK, there is no IPTC data associated with video clips. Why is everyone complaining about that?
I assign data in bridge to video and it shows up just fine on the other end.
2216
« on: August 04, 2014, 06:58 »
"Brand new photographer"
Why are you worried about the stock business? Learn your camera, go shoot and have fun!
2217
« on: August 04, 2014, 06:56 »
Lol, I doubt it's in our interests to train you to train a factory. Use this thing called 'the internet' to learn.
2218
« on: August 04, 2014, 06:54 »
It's just the effect of new contributors taking huge numbers of sales away from established players. If 10 new people upload and start getting 1,2,3 sales, they repeat 'large increases' while the aggregate takes down the older contributors.
2219
« on: August 02, 2014, 13:59 »
WTG 
2220
« on: August 02, 2014, 12:35 »
"If I tried to make images that are "in demand" I would not enjoy it and that would be reflected in lousy work."
Lots of people are doing things they may not 'enjoy' and still do excellent work. Just because your 'passion' is not necessarily served by shooting someone I a suit, you could (hopefully, as a professional) still produce work that feeds your family. The whole 'enjoy' thing is a bit of a cop out.
2221
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:31 »
I have never used a template. I do all my editing on that main upload page. Yes, you can reset the price at any time. Never made a collection or worried about thumbnails.
The system was originally made for videos, and they forced it to work for photos. Hopefully, they'll take some of their recent windfall and update the site.
2222
« on: August 02, 2014, 05:00 »
This is a contributor with 385 images and between 300 and 400 sales. If 5 sales a month seems good to you (it isn't) then I guess exclusivity might be for you too
The OP is in the same-ish boat with 1000 images and around 25 sales a month... http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=2411778Honestly, just read the July thread and notice the only happy people are the ones who are going from 0 dls a day to 1.
2223
« on: August 01, 2014, 06:21 »
I find thousands of my images in use all over the place. When I have time I select the odd few and verify with the buyer that they have a licence (and the correct licence). Obviously if i find an possible infringement, they would be one of the few, I havent yet had a buyer not willing cooperate and prove a licence. Thats because I selected well.
I'm not sure going about the internet, harassing what are probably legitimate buyers, is a good idea. If you're that concerned, maybe RM is a better bet.
2224
« on: July 31, 2014, 20:19 »
Well, I got about 960,000 downloads after that so ...
2225
« on: July 31, 2014, 15:24 »
July isn't over yet.
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