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Messages - Jonathan Ross
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« on: November 05, 2010, 17:46 »
Hi CC,
When we use a persons horse or dog for a stock shoot we need a release from the owner of the animal, I wonder if the owner of the lion signed or was he just shot at a zoo. Interesting point thanks for pointing it out.
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« on: November 05, 2010, 17:38 »
Hey thesentinel, You have me ROTF! Good one 
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« on: November 05, 2010, 17:33 »
One of my highest selling images was shot on a Rolly in Amsterdam a few years back. I wanted to take a trip without all the digital and found it slowed me way down to focus even more on composition and concept. Fun thing to do. I still have two Mamiya 645 AFD if anyone wants to make an offer, lenses, case, filters, the works.
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« on: November 05, 2010, 17:29 »
How sharp does an image have to be for print or internet, that is a question that might help you decide which camera is best for you. A commercial shooter I can see spending the money a stock shooter I don't see a need for much sharper images. I think people concern themselves with sharpness a bit to much for our industry. Save money, if your images are being accepted and sold then your camera is probably fine. Spend money on the glass wold be my preferred choice.
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« on: November 05, 2010, 17:23 »
I'm with Race. My favorite lens for shooting lifestyle.
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« on: November 05, 2010, 17:22 »
two of everything
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« on: November 01, 2010, 01:17 »
Makes total sense to me Race.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 31, 2010, 13:56 »
Hi microstockphoto.co.uk, So glad you have found your calling. Keep shooting, the more the better and especially the better the more, cash that is  Cheers, Jonathan
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« on: October 31, 2010, 10:31 »
Hi All,
Micro has the highest rejection in my business. I have never had an image removed from Getty or other Macro sites for technical issues but Micro is much tighter. I have been explained that the reason is because the people at Micro are not necessarily professional editors, they work from home and make money per pic and have to stick to a guide lines very closely as to what they can accept and what they can't, I do not know any Micro editors but I expect this is part of the issue.
This does not happen the same in Macro. I have images not accepted in Macro for aesthetic reasons but never a res issue or an artifacts reason. I much prefer my edits from Macro sites. They also reply with a thank you and point out some of the better images and the ones that I have struggled delivering the message and so on. Very helpful in making me a better stock shooter. My 2 cents.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 30, 2010, 19:36 »
Hi Zeus,
I agree totally with your point. The sales are down for many and the prices just keep jumping around. Soon it MIGHT just be stock period. No upper lower middle pricing but this is purely conjecture on my part. How do we get a larger percentage per image, I only see one option make better photos than the next guy that meet the buyers needs the best, easier said than done for all of us. That seems to be the trend at the moment. You can buy RM Macro for less than some Micro so who knows where this is heading.
My last statement is fact, please pull up a Macro agencies site and look at the price break down depending on what you need the image for. I am flying right now but if someone would like to see an example I can post it tomorrow when I am home.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 29, 2010, 05:53 »
Hi jbarber873, HA! I have one in the garage, I've even thought of doing some static portraits lately with it. Arron Jones was the rage now Trey Ratcliff. The hose was fun but boy did we burn through Polaroid's Best, Jonathan
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« on: October 28, 2010, 10:20 »
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« on: October 27, 2010, 08:51 »
Release the hounds That's a good one MarkFGD. I can handle a couple of nips at my feet I have big boots  Best, Jonathan
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« on: October 25, 2010, 23:38 »
Thanks Lisa and Freedom,
You have both been supportive and helpful over time. I totally understand what Lisa is saying so let's not have you two disagreeing. A big part of it is the written word and how it is interpreted. I prefer phone calls over e-mails any day.
God luck to you both,
Jonathan
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« on: October 25, 2010, 22:50 »
Hi All, I only try to offer advice and information and learn here as well, what good do I get out of writing here and trying to answer questions or share information? I am really only out to help others, if it doesn't help you maybe blow it off and move on as I am trying to do from this continuos circle of trying to prove myself. It is so the others out there that are looking for help can find some. If from now on I can't back up a statement that I know to be true without hurting other people and agencies by sharing names then I will no longer post such comments. Please remember I am only trying to help photographers out whenever I can I hope I have been help to some as obviously I have not been to others. I also realize that some of my posts are of more interest than others and to different people. This seems to have been spun into a " Micro stockers don't know how to get releases " and that was never said and never meant to be implied, if you read it that way I am sorry for not making it clearer. If anyone ever has a question about anything I might be able to help with please feel welcome to send me a PM I am always willing to help in any way I can, I'm not going anywhere Best, Jonathan
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« on: October 25, 2010, 16:14 »
Hi Freedom,
No these people don't get to me anymore, why should they everyone is entitled to their opinion. I gave that up a while ago but thank you for the advice and the support. You cannot please all the people and when you are willing to share information there will always be people that disagree or worse. No worries.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 25, 2010, 12:51 »
Hi All,
If you can't figure out that release issues would climb when 6 million images are added from all corners of the world then that is your choice. I have heard many different explanations from people that own agencies I respect their opinion and i will take their positions in the ownership of agencies experiencing this over some of the people on this site. I am not going to share names of my sources out of respect to them. Why do I want to say something that hurts my business, think about it. We are all in this business together and bad press hurts all of us not just the few. I would like to see this issue covered tighter by all the agencies, what seems to be the trouble with that.
Gostywk you don't do anything but be aggressive with my posts, maybe you are not aware of that.
"Otherwise I can't help thinking that your statements are as much a fantasy of your own mind as most of your supposed sales figures turn out to be. I thought not!" I find this aggressive but maybe it's just me and this is common for your interaction with others. Since my knowledge is based on nothing but conjecture then it is time to sign off this post and move on.
Good Luck,
Jonathan
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« on: October 24, 2010, 22:50 »
Hi SJ,
The information I said about model release problems is a problem, it has been in RM and RF and has existed since the dawn of stock. However, there has been an exceeded growth of the problem since Micro has joined the business. This only makes sense in numbers alone. I was not trying to point a finger at Micro it has just opened the opportunity for more release issues purely on the numbers of images that Micro have added ( do the numbers, as well as adding less professional business people than who used to produce for stock, I am not making that up it's just a fact ).
I believe I just answered this but I am happy to repeat myself. I do not market myself to other photographers, I share on forums information that I think might help others. If I wanted to market to photographers I would build a Blog. I work at these gatherings and lectures to meet new people in the business and rub shoulders with the most influential people in the business, that is what helps myself and the companies I am owner in as well as to learn more and more about the industry itself. I am invited by these groups and seem to hold their respect for being factual and supportive to the photographic community.
Best
Jonathan
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« on: October 24, 2010, 20:23 »
One more thing G,
If I am so full of crap why do all these companies and expos ask me to come speak on stock. Do you have a better grip on the business than the people running things out there. You have to be asked to speak at these functions you don't just show up. So it sounds like you are saying ASMP, PACA, PHOTO PLUS and several others are all ignorant and I have pulled the wool over all their eyes. Why do these people keep asking me to come and speak. Please if you can offer a logical explanation I am all ears. I await your reply.
Jonathan
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« on: October 24, 2010, 19:58 »
Hey Gostywick, I don't know what makes you so aggressive towards my posts but I am not interested in going backwards in life, I have taken responsibility over every mistake I have posted, ahh 2 this week and anything else I have been incorrect about. I might just make a false post on your birthday as a little gift, my mistakes seem to make your day Please if you doubt me there is nothing I can do about it. Do others find this a bit unnecessary or is it just me? Best, Jonathan
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« on: October 24, 2010, 12:53 »
Hi SJ,
Yes but our work is released as No release as editorial or documentary leaving us and the agencies clear with their contracts. I am talking about false releases which have been a problem in Micro more than the other markets. Non released images of the right subject can still make great returns but if I have my choice when receiving files I would much rather have them released, larger market for the images means higher returns. It is the lifestyle stuff that will get you in the biggest trouble if not properly released. We take photos of our models holding up their signed releases and smiling, and we have a witness at every signing, photographer can't sign release.
Jonathan
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« on: October 24, 2010, 12:47 »
Have a great b-day Dan. 50 is a fun one.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 23, 2010, 21:37 »
Hi All,
I think that there are a lot of buyers that worry about the security of Micro model and property releases in general. It can really hurt and has many times since Micro has been strong that there are legal problems. The agencies keep this pretty tight lipped for good reason but this isn't based on just opinion. There have been several cases of improper releases in Micro. I think it has to do with the wide open market that anyone can join and start shooting with little business knowledge. In some smaller non English speaking countries I am sure there are beginners that sign there own releases without witnesses, even here in the good old U.S. Just my understanding from speaking with several people on the topic but it seems Istock has the same concern and is going to cover there butt. Look into E and O insurance if in doubt, you need other insurance first but it is the last wall of coverage to keep you as a photographer safe from strange slip ups.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 23, 2010, 21:23 »
Hi madelaide,
My Favorite ever. He was my idol when I was a young player, I am staring at a 40 year old ball signed by Pele as I type. It sits on my work desk and I rub it for good luck before a game. A true gentleman of the sport if there ever was, what a great representative. It is hard to believe he is 70.
Best,
Jonathan
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« on: October 23, 2010, 14:05 »
Hi gbalex, I do have this opportunity to produce content for the new collection and Cultura is part of that so there is still a new opportunity to upload to new outlets. I will be doing some testing on some uploads, see how it goes and report back after I have seen some sales returns. We are all becoming one big happy family Best, Jonathan
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