7 posts tagged “microstock”
"If you want to build a microstock portfolio, you don’t have to shoot people. Architecture is great for real estate material, and tranquil landscapes or personal accessory still life shots are useful for spas and well-being brochures. Just to mention a couple..."
"Building a portfolio of stock photography is a daunting task. Many new
photographers ask where to begin, so here is a short list of photo
sessions you can use..."
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"Getting started as a microstock photographer can be an intimidating task. In this introduction to portfolio building, I will attempt to touch on all the most important basics and give you a good start..."
"A good stock image is one that many designers will buy to use in their projects. It has versatility and longevity, and it features a subject that supports many different messages. That’s the simplest way to put it, but making photos that fall into this category is not simple at all..."
"When you’re first starting out as a microstock photographer, chances are that you will want to experiment with different styles and genres of photography. Whether you end up shooting models or still life, props and costumes can be a fun addition and help kick your inspiration into gear..."
"A lot of the questions I hear from people who are new to stock photography, are in regards to how the images are used. Photographers want to know if the idea they had when they were doing a shoot, corresponds with what the designer saw. And of course, there is a certain amount of satisfaction, in seeing your work being put to use, and so another common question is about finding and seeing the work in action..."
"If you’re thinking about going into stock photography, you probably have a lot of questions. Am I good enough? What does it take to sell my photos? Will I be able to compete with the thousands of other photographers out there? The good news is that with microstock, there is room for you to learn as you go..."
