Stock Sites

[munchycarrot]

I just wondered how many people submit to stock sites?

I use Dreamstime (http://www.dreamstime.com/res730805-buy-images) and have so far made $162. It hasn't changed my life yet but it's money I wouldn't of had. I save it & use it to buy camera bits & bobs 8-)

[Jeni]

ive finally uploaded a few more pictures to Dreamstime, think 2 of them have been accepted so far lol. have more to upload as well :)

[sharkbait]

i got my 1st view declined but am planning to upload some more soon...

[Jeni]

i think im getting better at picking what they want, i now have 9 pictures up there!

[munchycarrot]

Good news Jeni... keep at it :top:

[Shaun]

Alamy :top:

[Jeni]

im going to look back through my photos and look at pictures id previously thought were no good. Stef, did you clone out the logos on the tails of the planes you have on there?

[munchycarrot]

Yes Jeni, all logos are a no no

[munchycarrot]

I've had 8 sales in July - lets hope it continues. Come on folks - get some on :top:

i got my 1st view declined but am planning to upload some more soon...

Sorry Dave, I missed your comment up there (i know it was a while ago) Sorrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy. Did you try again?

[munchycarrot]

Well, in 15 months I've broken the $200 barrier. Just need a couple more 0's on the end :D

[Dennis]

Used to do Alamy but never sold anything so gave up lol

[full of fluff]

Does it cost anything to submit photos?

[Jeni]

no it doesnt cost anything, you just need to register. they review your images, go over them with a fine tooth comb to check for faults and copyrighted stuff like logos. if they find anything like that they refuse them. (ive had quite a few refused lol)

you need to make sure you have model releases for any people that are recognisable in the photos though, there is a downloadable template on the dreamstime website for this.

[trixie]

is dreamstime a good site to start on? ive been meaning to open an account somewhere, but dont know where to start or what kind of images sell well, or would be accepted.

[munchycarrot]

trixie... i have about 170 pics on there, here (http://www.dreamstime.com/resp730805-pictures) is a link to my portfolio to have a look at what kind of things i have on. Seems to be cows are my best sellers LOL

[trixie]

thanku ill have a look

[munchycarrot]

well if you need any pointers trixie, just YELL :)

[trixie]

ok thanku i should be able to get working on it next week so ill see how it goes.