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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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Build a Portfolio Documenting Local Events
Do you aspire to become an event photographer or even a freelance reporter? This is possible by attending public events and documenting them with video and/or photography. Sites like Shutterstock, Pond5, and Dreamstime allow submission for Editorial content. Wirestock has this option as well if you prefer using them. Unlike commercial photos, Editorial images and…
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Increase Stock Photography Earnings with Simple Ideas
Sometimes it helps to see some new ideas to get the brain going. Shooting simple uniform content can help you not only sell one stock photo or video but multiple. Companies need a consistent look at whatever they are making. If mums are needed for a local garden retailer, they will probably want a variety…
