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Capture Stock Footage for Local News Stations
This might sound like an odd idea, but it really isn’t. Some stock agencies such as Shutterstock, Pond5, and Dreamstime allow uploading Editorial footage. About six months ago there was a high-profile court case in my area (Johnson County, Kansas). I noticed the local news stations were using the same few pictures of the courthouse.…
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Top 5 Business Lessons from Stock Photography
For the past two years, I’ve been uploading images to stock photography agencies such as Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Pond5. The experiment has had mixed results. From a financial point of view, I would call it a massive failure. For skills and education, I would call it a subtle success. Let’s get the financial part…
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3 Ways to Make Your First $100 with Photography in 2022
1. Stock Photography – This is the most flexible option on the list. You can literally take a picture or video of almost anything and potentially sell it. This is a great area to grow as a photographer. You will get feedback on your work and build a diversified portfolio. The downside is that it…
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Top 5 Reasons to Sell Stock Photos
1. You love taking pictures You have a camera and love taking pictures. Seriously, it doesn’t get any simpler than this. If you are like me and take your camera everywhere, it makes sense to have a platform to share this content with the world. 2. Honest feedback You’ll get honest feedback. Generally, you’ll be…
