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« on: January 15, 2008, 16:55 »
I am new to stock photography and would like to see your most marketable or popular image based upon the number of actual downloads. Here is mine with a reminder that I've only been doing stock for 3 1/2 months. "Wagon Mound" http://www.dreamstime.com/modify.php?imageid=3580146Mark
527
« on: January 15, 2008, 13:18 »
I think Fotolia has tightened up quite a bit on their reviewing in the last two months.
Mark
528
« on: January 15, 2008, 13:16 »
My small portfolio is starting to catch on after 3 1/2 months of uploading. Here are my results so far:
DT = 4 dl's off of 24 image portfolio
FT = 1 dl's off of 24 image portfolio
123rf = 1 dl's off of 75 image portfolio
BigStock = 1 dl's off of 44 image portfolio
FP = 0 dl's off of 27 image portfolio
Albumo = 0 dl's off of 40 image portfolio (Stopped uploading and will drop)
CS (Stopped uploading and will drop)
My first download ever came on Thanksgiving day ... all the rest have been in Dec / Jan.
I know get to say: This will be my "BME."
Mark
529
« on: January 15, 2008, 00:40 »
I've just achieve my first sale at 123rf off of 75 images posted. Here it is: "Clouds or Fire?" http://www.123rf.com/photo_2246755.htmlThanks for all the help everyone  Mark
530
« on: January 15, 2008, 00:35 »
Thanks Hatman that was the problem I found my image. Here is the link for those that would like to see it: "Clouds or Fire" http://www.123rf.com/photo_2246755.htmlThanks for the help to everyone ! Mark
531
« on: January 14, 2008, 23:38 »
I tried the link and didn't see anything there ...  I thought maybe a glitch or something ... Mark
532
« on: January 14, 2008, 23:24 »
Hi All. I show that I have .42 under credit earnings for 1 image. I presume this is my first sale at 123rf.com however, I can't seem to find an area of where I can see what images have been downloaded. Anyway ... its great to have a first sale on 123rf even if I can't find it Mark
533
« on: January 10, 2008, 18:36 »
Mark,
I don't see any cons. The resizing option is like what we have in most microstock sites. The business extension is like EL, but it is very variable according to the usage (number of resale items, for instance).
Regards,
Adelaide
So in all cases it would be better to select RF+Business Extension when possible? Mark
534
« on: January 10, 2008, 16:58 »
With FPs very high acceptance rate, at least upon occasion, they will have material from a particular contributor that has not been accepted elsewhere. This type of image should definitely command a fair price that is set upon it.
Additionally, I plan to submit to FP first. I even plan some lead time before submitting those images to other sites for the outside chance of getting a premium before it is is "marked down" by submitting it to other micros.
Lastly, there will be the random people that you direct to FP from your own promotion of it (this will be where FP shines) that don't have an account elsewhere or are just satisfied to shop at the first place they've stopped for convenience sake (how many people have bought a car at the first place they've stopped?)
Mark
535
« on: January 10, 2008, 16:43 »
All,
What are the pros and cons of selecting RF+Business Extension as a selling option (with resizing) on featurepics?
I would appreciate everyones opinion on their pricing and selection currently using featurepics.
Mark
537
« on: January 09, 2008, 20:20 »
I've had no sales there with more images there than most other places. I'm stopping uploading due to 400 day clause.
Mark
P.S. I still love the site and upload process, however, they will have to prove they can generate the sales before I upload anything more to them.
538
« on: January 03, 2008, 21:06 »
Can you use images that were previously on the micros and selling well (take them down as possible) for submission to Alamy Portfolio?
Mark
539
« on: December 30, 2007, 16:50 »
I would presume that one must upload images to Alamy that are not uploaded anywhere else in order for them to sell for higher prices?
Any suggestions on how to go about this?
What is the application process like at Alamy?
Thanks
Mark
540
« on: December 30, 2007, 16:47 »
I am now on Featurepics and am considering submitting all of my images to them first due to their favorable pricing model.
Mark
541
« on: December 28, 2007, 12:56 »
Shutterdrop
#1 Forums ARE one of the best places to learn from those with more experience and those that are great mentors
#2 I shoot hundreds of photos each week
#3 I edit almost everyday
#4 I READ and LEARN every day
Perhaps you could contribute something constructive next time ...
sheeeeshhh (There always has to be at least one ... )
Mark
542
« on: December 27, 2007, 19:58 »
I have started uploading there as well.
I'm new to the setting your own price model ... Does anyone have any advice for these? The same photos are posted elsewhere, but I can see where it might be worth it to post to FP first and delay on the other on the chance that I get a sale there before they hit the other sites ...
Any advice regarding a pricing strategy when I'm currently active on around 6 sites or so ...
Mark
543
« on: December 27, 2007, 18:58 »
I as well would like to hear some real life examples of DLs per day compared to # of images in portfolio at the time when it comes to Shutterstock ...
Can anyone help us out with some stats?
Mark
544
« on: December 27, 2007, 18:35 »
Congrats vphoto on getting approved at SS. I am still trying Mark
545
« on: December 27, 2007, 17:27 »
What do you think?
Does Albumo have a chance of "taking off" ?
Mark
546
« on: December 27, 2007, 17:23 »
55 accepted with only 5 rejections since 12/10 for me Now I can only hope there will be sales to follow ... I really like the way their "history" and "portfolio" features are laid out. Mark
547
« on: December 26, 2007, 17:30 »
hmmmmmmm ... everyone here must've missed the part where I said: "First off I will say this ... I DO PLAN TO BUY DSLR probably by end of spring. I've been pricing everything in the area on Craig's list. I plan to go to DSLR by May when I receive my bounus from work." The SX100 is to be my new "everywhere" camera. In the meantime, I will use the next few months getting use to the manual controls that I have available with this new model. Here is a link to specs and reviews: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_sx100is.aspPersonal Experience with it so far: 10x zoom (360mm) is everything I had hoped for in this new "super zoom" category of point-n-shoot / prosumer type of camera The aperture priority and shutter priority manual settings are excellent. The 8 mega pixels will allow me a little extra cropping room and still be able to upload "large" images. I have received the first approval of my first submissions with it on BigStock, and I am awaiting approval of the same image on DT for a first comparison. Here's a link to one of my initial test images: http://www.bigstockphoto.com/photo/view/2439270I have read many comments about how bad the kit lens is the with the Digital Rebel. It is my hope, that when I do buy the DSLR in May or so (most likely on Craig's List) ... that I will go straight to a better lens with which to start and possibly straight to something better than a low end DSLR. I just need to make sure that my skills are up to par in order to warrant the cash outlay come May. Mark
548
« on: December 26, 2007, 16:55 »
Rjphoto
I went back in there today and the photos I had uploaded are still in "pending" approval status. I am still able to upload. It appears they've allowing uploads but may be stacking them up in the queue ... I don't know what they're doing.
I'm just prepared to wait another month ...
In the meantime, I will upload and replace those amongst my ten if I feel I have better new material as long as it allows me to upload. They may still need to review 10 so I think I'll keep it there ...
Mark
549
« on: December 22, 2007, 02:06 »
Thanks again for all of the help guys. I have recently made several improvements to my efforts: # Upgraded my version of Neat Image (now I can save my metadata if noise reduction is necessary) # Downloaded Microsoft's photo info for windows explorer. # Editing all metadata ONLY ONCE prior to FTP or form upload later adding only verifying and adding categories or model releases. I am now doing once what I was doing multiple times before. Thanks Sharply and everyone else who put it bluntly or otherwise ! I am here to learn # and perhaps most importantly gave myself a minimal upgrade in equipment until I go full blown DSLR in May. I am now testing Canon's new Powershot SX100 with IS. So far its been amazing for its price Mark
550
« on: December 22, 2007, 01:50 »
Thanks guys for all the advice. Here's "the plan" that I've come up with ... First off I will say this ... I DO PLAN TO BUY DSLR probably by end of spring. I've been pricing everything in the area on Craig's list. I plan to go to DSLR by May when I receive my bounus from work. After TONS of comparison shopping for a bridge until I get a quality DSLR, I purchased the new Canon SX100 (new model product line as of Aug2007). I am absolutely amazed with its results so far and at least appears that it will more than suit my needs until May. Then it can pull the duty of the back-up or everywhere camera. My primary reasons for it being my ultimate choice: (10x Optical Zoom) Image Stabilization (already I can tell the difference) Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Focus Mode Got it for $240.00at Best Buy after applying $35.00 in rewards certificates The 10X will come in handy on my bus trip from Seattle to Colorado Springs. Leaveing in a few hours ... Mark
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