The one thing that is missing in this info, is that in order for you to submit photos for a specific request on Photographer's Direct, the image MUST have a...
Hi Julie, The minimum quality rating is set by PD and not the client and is different for different image requests. One image request that just came out today...
Thanks for this. I had never heard of PD and I went to their site to register and you can not register if you are represented by any microstock sites. I...
FWIW: Yes, it's dated 4/28, but I received it 4/29 and sent it on almost immediately. It means my agent couldn't fill it from existing stock. Finally, FAST...
The real money is in advertising and having unique images to catch the attention of art directors and ad designers -- but the trick is to find those markets......
Elle, There are no magic formulas unfortunately. A lot depends on your philosophy, the things you like to photograph, and your style. A photographer friend...
Ok Thanks, this gives me a lot to think about. Right now my portfolio is too small to make much difference anywhere, LOL. But I don't want to waste all my...
Hello Elle, I think it would be a great idea to remove your images from Microstock sites- not for PD- but because everybody, including yourself, will benefit...
-I just wanted to say something about the PD rating, which maybe I'm not hte only one to have noticed. If you upload an image for a specific request where an 8...
Hi John, Yes I am aware that PD sets the rating. I have a few images on PD. Only 3 have been ranked at 8, most at 7. I haven't seen a request that allowed a...
Hi Julie, I just went thru a random selection of requests and most had a minimum of 6 with the others 7. If you are interested, you could shoot Chris Barton...
There are some requests that allow a ranking of 6. When the subject is a hard to find / editorial image. Other more common subjects such as landscapes usually...
... While I appreciate that Chris Barton feels there's an advantage to screening submissions he is going to forward to a client there's two faults with his...
David, I totally agree with you on this. I have been frustrated by this system to some degree. John, It's possible that the requests you mention were not in...
I have been onthis site a couple of different times,and have never sold anything. I prefer BigStockPhotos.com Dreamstime.com,and Canstockphotos.com I have had...
... Note to the OP, you are not giving up all the rights to your photos by using Shutterstock. Tina just advocates for RM as a licensing method. Also note...
Hi, I have a few pictures on Shutterstock and have sold quite a few. I guess the best site for me so far has been Shutterpoint. You have to pay to use it...
Hi Tina, i agree with picking Alamy for its rights-managed route but in terms of sales, Alamy may not necessarily perform better than microstock portals read ...
... Can you be specific with what sort of results you get at Dreamstime? I looked recently at the prices at Dreamstime and was appalled. I can purchase the...
... The lowest I've ever leased one for on Alamy was last week at $26.50, but that was for a spot size, one day use in the Czech Republic. Most are quite a...
Well, I just updated my blog with my summer plans. Loads of climbing, some photo shoots in Colorado, and finishing touches on two book projects. Check it out:...
Over the next few months Acclaim Images will be be introducing a new pricing structure that will attempt to combine the best of micro, subscription and RM...
Fred, As a contributor I expect full details a reasonable period of time in advance in order to allow me to consider your new pricing scheme and decide if it...
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