Quote from: ADH on August 06, 2022, 18:05

Quote from: fotoluminate on August 05, 2022, 19:02
Uploaded a new video on the topic - Is Stock Photography Dead?

There's plenty of opinions on this topic so here's my stab at analyzing the Stock Photography industry.

I'm certain I missed a few points but here are my thoughts on the matter.

Thanks for viewing and hope you subscribe to my Channel.

Thanks

Raul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MVxjZk1bhI&t=56s

Raul you did not mention the roll of photo factories in this game, small companies with overhead expenses fully dedicated to create stock content

I mentioned them in the Contributor pyramid section in the opening about "The Producers".
Thanks

Uploaded a new video on the topic - Is Stock Photography Dead?

There's plenty of opinions on this topic so here's my stab at analyzing the Stock Photography industry.

I'm certain I missed a few points but here are my thoughts on the matter.

Thanks for viewing and hope you subscribe to my Channel.

Thanks

Raul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MVxjZk1bhI&t=56s

Uploaded a new YouTube video.

In this video I talk about my worst performing Stock Photography category.

Hope you've subscribed to my channel. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NglcTXJuupk&t=37s

Thanks!

Raul

Uploaded a new YouTube video.

In this video I take you to the Miami Design District to shoot some Stock Photography of the beautiful exotic cars on display at the 2022 Miami Concours.  If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.  If you like exotic supercars you won't be disappointed! 

Please watch my other videos as well for more valuable Stock Tips! 

I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVqj5Ed2x94&t=456s

Thanks and Enjoy the Ride!

Raul

In this video I take you to Miami Beach to shoot some Stock Photography of the classic Art Deco Hotels testing the Fujifilm 16mm f/1.4 lens.  If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.  If you've thought about buying the 16mm lens then check out the shots from the shoot. 

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  Please watch my other videos as well for more valuable Stock Tips! 

I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

Thanks and Enjoy the Ride!

Raul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igkEO-wvLSM

Uploaded a new Stock Photography video on shooting stock images in Little Havana in Miami.

Hope you subscribe to my Channel.

Thanks

Raul

https://youtu.be/q8ZKY3Y5bZw

Happy New Year!  Uploaded a new YouTube video in my Stock Photography Tips series covering valuable tips to improve your stock sales.

This video is a follow up to my shooting Signs video.  I take you out with me on a Signs stock shoot and I discuss my shooting process.

Please subscribe to my channel and click on the bell to receive notifications of future videos.

Thanks and Happy Sign Shooting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1qJtj2Q2CY&t=72s

Uploaded a new Stock Photography Tips video - this video covers the topic of creating Keywords to improve your sales potential.

My Keywording Process has helped generate consistent sales - if you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you. 

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  Please watch my other videos as well for more valuable Stock Tips! 

I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

Thanks and Happy Keywording!

https://youtu.be/KToBUX-UyjU

I've been using the Easy Release app on my iphone the past several years.  It's been a big time saver and as the name suggests its very easy to use.  It's accepted by Adobe, SS, istock, DT, 123RF, Deposit and others.

Quote from: StanRohrer on October 03, 2021, 12:33
Indeed I have had some success with signs for stock photography. I just need to concentrate more on capturing them. To often I'm into the the visual scene or landmark and not into the identification and location detail. Thanks for posting your reminder.

Yes, it's easy to forget what's right in front of us and often a good seller.  Hope you subscribed to my channel. 

Quote from: kenwood on October 03, 2021, 03:00
Some good info in your channel, impressed at the level of details and thought process provided. 
I didn't know agencies may accept the same image with different crop ratios.

Thanks! I've been lucky with the acceptance of cropped versions. Thanks for subscribing to my channel. 

Quote from: marthamarks on September 02, 2021, 02:41

Quote from: fotoluminate on September 01, 2021, 13:41
Thank you Martha and thanks for subscribing.  This old hobbling dog still has a few tricks left! 

We two old dogs can hobble along together! 

Actually, I already have a few sign photos from parks, etc, in my portfolio. But I tend to forget to shoot them locally. And since I live in a charming, popular tourist town (Santa Fe, NM), there are lots of sign-shooting opportunities around here.

The best tip in your video (for me, at least) is to submit them as editorial if they get rejected for "trademarked art." That has happened to me a few times, but I never thought to resubmit as editorial. Can you guess what I'll be doing in the next couple of days?

Here are a few that made it onto AS:

FROM SANTA FE:
https://stock.adobe.com/images/pre-1937-route-66-sign-on-old-santa-fe-trail-in-downtown-santa-fe-new-mexico/91971240

FROM ELSEWHERE:
https://stock.adobe.com/images/six-juvenile-cliff-swallows-sit-on-a-horse-trailer-parking-sign-in-new-mexico/90778722

https://stock.adobe.com/images/colorful-location-sign-in-red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area-in-nevada-framed-in-car-window/299591445

https://stock.adobe.com/images/mountain-bluebird-in-new-mexico-s-high-desert-in-spring/348721957

https://stock.adobe.com/images/main-street-buildings-in-calico-ghost-town-owned-by-san-bernardino-county-california/91963530

https://stock.adobe.com/images/route-66-sign-in-williams-arizona/112072455

Looks great!  Gotta love signs!  We are sign Aficionados 

Quote from: marthamarks on September 02, 2021, 02:41

Quote from: fotoluminate on September 01, 2021, 13:41
Thank you Martha and thanks for subscribing.  This old hobbling dog still has a few tricks left! 

We two old dogs can hobble along together! 

Actually, I already have a few sign photos from parks, etc, in my portfolio. But I tend to forget to shoot them locally. And since I live in a charming, popular tourist town (Santa Fe, NM), there are lots of sign-shooting opportunities around here.

The best tip in your video (for me, at least) is to submit them as editorial if they get rejected for "trademarked art." That has happened to me a few times, but I never thought to resubmit as editorial. Can you guess what I'll be doing in the next couple of days?

I was in Santa Fe in 2019, stayed a couple days after the Balloon Fiesta.  Loved it there!  I also got a few nice sign pics - plenty in your beautiful artsy town.  I have 2 travel videos from Santa Fe so check them out as well. Go Editorial! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrN_boan6Qw&t=27s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFe5FZzFPp8&t=2s

Quote from: For Real on September 01, 2021, 14:50
cool vid! I subscribed as well!

Thank you 

I liked it too, watched another one as well, and then subscribed! Looking forward to more great tips, because I know from long, loooong personal experience, even an old dog can learn new tricks.

Thanks, Raul.
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Thank you Martha and thanks for subscribing.  This old hobbling dog still has a few tricks left! 

Quote from: MatHayward on August 31, 2021, 22:59

Quote from: fotoluminate on August 31, 2021, 20:15
Uploaded a new YouTube video in my Stock Photography Tips series covering valuable tips to improve your stock sales.

This video covers the topic of shooting Signs to earn additional income for your stock portfolio.

Please subscribe to my channel and click on the bell to receive notifications of future videos.

Thanks and Happy Sign Shooting!

Raul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSqCwGB6hMY

Great video Raul! Super information...I'm going to start shooting more signs now.

-Mat

Thanks Mat.  Glad you liked the video, always willing to help a fellow stocker.  Hope you subscribed. :-)

Uploaded a new YouTube video in my Stock Photography Tips series covering valuable tips to improve your stock sales.

This video covers the topic of shooting Signs to earn additional income for your stock portfolio.

Please subscribe to my channel and click on the bell to receive notifications of future videos.

Thanks and Happy Sign Shooting!

Raul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSqCwGB6hMY

Uploaded a new Stock Photography Tips video - this video covers the topic of shooting Classic Car images. If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

https://youtu.be/OKkHtDr_zig

Uploaded a new Stock Photography video - this video covers the topic of shooting Editorial Real Estate images.  If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

Thanks and Happy Shooting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roLKabc50mE&t=43s

Uploaded a new Stock Photography video - this time I'm counting down my Top 10 Best Selling Stock Photography images. The video also covers some tips to improve your sales potential. If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

Thanks and Happy Shooting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0CkrA0Cm7s&t=36s

Uploaded a new YouTube video covering the topic of capturing food images to improve your sales potential.
Shoot food!
Raul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN1M8Ng6RAk&t=220s

Here's another video I created in my Stock Photography Tips series covering valuable tips to improve your stock sales. This video covers the topic of leveraging Photoshop's Radial Blur tool to create new image versions to improve your sales potential. If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

Thanks and Happy Shooting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiBqCM792dY

Here's another video I created related to Stock Photography. I'm starting a Stock Photography Tips series covering valuable tips to improve your stock sales. This video covers the topic of Cropping images. If you're a Stock Contributor this video might be of great interest to you.

Please share your comments and feedback so I may continue to refine and create future videos.  I would also greatly appreciate if you could subscribe to my channel.

Thanks and Happy Cropping!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyB5HcuuC6Q&t=108s

Here is Adobe's response.  Not much legalize but of course they point you to the Adobe Stock contributor guide   

Dear Raul,

We hope you're well.We  have discussed your case with our seniors and as per them, there is no issue in using the given skies under photoshop to modify and sell the images on any online platform.
For further information please refer to the terms and conditions on adobe stock.
https://helpx.adobe.com/in/stock/contributor/user-guide.html






Thanks for working with us,
Adobe Customer Care 

I called Adobe and they informed me their sky images can be used for any commercial application, including stock.  I requested an official documented response outlining usage - let's see if they send anything from their legal/compliance group.  Nevertheless, I wouldn't use their images and prefer my own.