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« on: November 27, 2015, 13:15 »
Thank you for all for valuable feedback, I've now 230 images online on shutterstock. My only concern is that I am getting .25 per sale & I've sold 35 images in two weeks. Is there any limits before I can get better reward on my images?
Thats the norm. Thats microstock. Occassionally you might get an el or a big od and some credit sales but this is what you need to expect in this part of the visual arts business. You generally need lots of images to make any reasonable income. Most people today cannot make a living at microstock, not that you are expecting this but i say that just to give you some perspective.
Thank you for your words of advice, I am doing freelance designing from last 5 years and making good income but as you freelance industry is also sinking so I need to shift my potential into this. How many images you think one need in order to make about 3-4k a month?
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« on: November 27, 2015, 08:02 »
Thank you for all for valuable feedback, I've now 230 images online on shutterstock. My only concern is that I am getting .25 per sale & I've sold 35 images in two weeks. Is there any limits before I can get better reward on my images?
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« on: November 22, 2015, 08:57 »
how did you get my name so fast?
Just google it & your portfolio is very impressive BTW....
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« on: November 22, 2015, 07:19 »
good, congratulations. Your port is nice and will yield sales.
Go on.
I wonder why it took you so long, maybe you have some inbuilt flaws in your workflow?
There was no problem with my images, I think its their routine to process to accept a photographer after many tries & meanwhile the photographer upload his/her contents to other agencies... Thank you for going through my port Jens Stolt
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« on: November 21, 2015, 07:09 »
Has anybody noticed this, the sales are up no doubt but the rates the very low, almost 99% sales are sub with only .18 commission. Finger crossed for a jump up in rates as well...
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« on: November 17, 2015, 16:12 »
Hi sigalavaca,
It is really surprising that you know so much about Pakistan. Where are you from originally?
 I'm originally from Eastern Europe. Spent around 3 months in Pakistan working on some of the extremely complicated issues mentioned in the Amnesty report ShadySue quoted. And of course, there are many problems in the country, but since those are more easily accessible through mass media, I always try to show the nice parts as well.
In Lahore I've met extraordinary people, as Asma Jahangir, the country most well-known human rights lawyer. Even had a short meeting with Imran Khan a former cricket superstar and now leader of one of the main political parties. Unfortunately it didn't seem appropriate to take a selfie or an editorial shot : ((
And etudiante rapide, though I'm not following the situation in Pakistan so closely, if you happen to travel in India I think it should be reasonably safe to cross the border and visit Lahore for a couple of days. Especially if you are into mughal architecture or culinary destinations, Lahore is amazing from both aspects.
that being said and to get back to the topic: best of luck to stockyme and all of us at the microstock agencies
Its great to know you have been here & had meeting with Imran Khan (my most favorite personality) here in Pakistan & coming back to the topic, thank you for wishes & best of luck to all of us in stock photo industry.
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« on: November 17, 2015, 12:47 »
I'm one of the not so many westerners who had the chance to work in Pakistan. An amazing country with amazing people!
Taking into account ShadySue's considerations on cultural sensitivity you have plenty of opportunities out there. Incredible landscapes and urban landmarks. I'm thinking about places like Badshahi or Wazir Khan mosque, I sold one that even appeared in Dawn.com. Also, if you have to chance to get models with nice shalwar kameezes and kurtas in business or family situations I'm sure they will be popular. I still have mine outfits from Khaadi, too bad I cannot wear them here in tropical Brazilian summer
Hi sigalavaca, It is really surprising that you know so much about Pakistan. Where are you from originally?
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« on: November 17, 2015, 12:44 »
repeat... pakistan business, culture, food, family, activity (editorials)
I agree
But remember what I said here the last time you asked for a review and were given this advice. Be very, very careful.
http://www.microstockgroup.com/general-big-6/please-review-my-work-anticipate-the-sales/msg426155/#msg426155
Thank you ShadySue,
I will keep your advice in mind always while working & there is some misconception in general about my community, its very open & supportive like in any other part of the world... 
So, is this not true: https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/asia-and-the-pacific/pakistan/report-pakistan?
I've never been to Pakistan, only because so far it doesn't feature on the 'wildlife travel' must-visits. It seems to be promoted more as a mountaineering/cultural destination.
I did see a documentary a few years back about 'reasonable numbers' of our Punjabi diaspora in their second and third generations here choosing to go back to live in Pakistan, mainly toIslamabad, but also to Lahore; if they did a follow-up, I missed it, though I'd have been very interested in followibng their experiences.
Some of this is true but mostly speculations. You must visit here to see it with your own eyes, there are some particular areas with trouble & we don't visit there but rest of the country is so peaceful & amazing.
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« on: November 17, 2015, 07:29 »
repeat... pakistan business, culture, food, family, activity (editorials)
I agree
But remember what I said here the last time you asked for a review and were given this advice. Be very, very careful.
http://www.microstockgroup.com/general-big-6/please-review-my-work-anticipate-the-sales/msg426155/#msg426155
Thank you ShadySue, I will keep your advice in mind always while working & there is some misconception in general about my community, its very open & supportive like in any other part of the world... to update you all, I've made 13 sales on SS in first 2 days & I am very happy with the results so far, if I am not making enough $ that is delay on my part.
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« on: November 16, 2015, 03:01 »
What do you mean "Finally shutterstock accept my port"?
Why did not they accept your port before?
Hi Karen, I've tried more than 15 times but they never passed 7 photos out of ten but finally, I am in & I've uploaded about 150 images that pending approval. I've now 70 images online & made 5 sales in two days. The microstock poll results on the right side here are very right about the earning. Regards! Tan
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« on: November 15, 2015, 03:52 »
Hi All, I am happy announce that now my port is available on shutterstock: http://www.shutterstock.com/g/deepyellow?rid=1781732It will be great to hear your reviews about my port & how to specifically improve my work to suit shutterstock needs. thanks all!
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« on: November 11, 2015, 15:23 »
Nice variety, some good concepts, clean work. Keep it up.
Thank you so much for the motivation, I will surely keep going & will try my best to improve the quality with every photo shot I will upload....
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« on: November 11, 2015, 11:46 »
Hi All, I am a new photographer & I've uploaded about 400 images on fotolia & other agencies: Need your feedback about my work: https://us.fotolia.com/id/94291095Thank you in advance!
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« on: November 10, 2015, 08:57 »
Thank you for sharing this wonderful software. I am using stocksubmitter already but am not quite happy with it so I will surly try this one now
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« on: November 07, 2015, 16:11 »
Hi All,
I've been uploading quite a lot these days to fotolia & acceptance rate is also very good but I've never seen my images in the Newest Uploads category on fotolia. Can anybody explain this to me, who's images are seen there & is there any impact on sales of these images?
Thanks!
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« on: November 03, 2015, 14:43 »
Hi Jamie Hooper, Your image is interesting but it cannot give you exact idea about sales. It can become a best seller on FT with 0 sales on SS. So cannot predict the the number of sales. The only thing that is predictable is that you keep working hard & you will get results weather from SS or from FT & DT so best of luck
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« on: November 02, 2015, 15:29 »
I am seeing small increase in sales but they are all sub sale with only .18 earning per image
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« on: October 14, 2015, 13:06 »
Not all, but most of your pictures lack the commercial usability & that is maybe the reason you are not making much....
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« on: October 12, 2015, 08:26 »
Hi folks,
I wanted your opinion about How Many Sales I should expect IF my image is shown in newest files on FT?
I understand there is no guarantee but what do you think based on your experience.
Thanks!
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« on: October 10, 2015, 08:21 »
It is not only you, I also facing the same issue. Actually I've to keep the keywords with me & I apply them again once I select categories etc...
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« on: October 09, 2015, 18:00 »
For me, Dreamstime is best now a days. Previously I was very happy with FT but DT took over in last few days.
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« on: October 08, 2015, 14:56 »
Hi All,
I have just started to use stock submitter & it sounds very interesting software. I've uploaded some of the images already but it gives a red high resolution icon with one of my file in istock. Can anybody explain what is that mean. The file is already 6000x4000 pix at 300dpi.
Thanks!
Tan
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« on: September 30, 2015, 09:52 »
Hi All, In my personal opinion RA2 Studios The best port in stock world. Please give an idea of how much they are making each month. Here is the link to their port: https://us.fotolia.com/p/201929192?offset=1000Thanks!
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« on: August 31, 2015, 10:42 »
Hi All,
I want to know some data about what they most searched keywords on top tier websites. I think words like professional, smartphone, food, spa, beach, business or success are most searched keywords but we see a strong competition with these words. What do you think about it?
Thanks!
Tan
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« on: August 28, 2015, 13:20 »
Presumably, they knew what the deal was when they bought. So that's what they have. If they want a source file, which I assume would be something like an full size TIFF with lossless compression, then that costs more. I'd want to know what the use was I reckon as well.
I agree with Jo Ann. No way would I let them have the RAW file. Or at least not unless they wanted to pay a lot for it.
Buying the DVD of a film, doesn't get a free upgrade to Blu-Ray!
Couldn't agree more
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