iStock whores
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- raf0
Is there a stock site that still sources from large number of online submissions, but only carries quality images and sells them for you for proper money? Something above iStock but not as "pro" as Getty and other big agencies. Something like http://www.istockpro.com/ used to be I guess.
- dMullins0
^ Veer?
- 2cents0
I've made over 8 grand off the site. It's not going to let me retire early but it's some nice cash on the side.
There are plenty of people who make a living off of iStock.
- ceiling_cat0
^How many photos did you upload? How long did it take to make 8 grand?
- monkeyshine0
I'm curious to know if any of you have ever requested a certain type of image from the iStock community. You can do that, right?
- raf0
I wonder what's the key to success on iStock 2cents, other than good shots. Lots of images of people? Networking on the site? Signing on as exclusive? Any tips welcome :)
- 2cents0
@raf
A lot of it is what you shoot. You have to think stock. There are some beautifully amazing shots on that site that never sell, or sell very little. People shots sell very well, just have to make sure you have your releases in check. Signing on as an exclusive helps as you earn more, but another big thing is keywording your photos properly.
If you dedicate yourself to shooting good stock and devote some serious time to it you could make a living selling your work with iStock.
This user http://www.istockphoto.com/user_… has sold over 900,000 images. Now figure that she's averaged around $1 on each sale, she's close to making a million bucks and I would guess that her average is much higher that $1.
- Thanks. I noticed, if I have a few versions of the same shot, they're so cheap people buy more than just one.raf
- ceiling_cat0
There's tons of professional photographers submitting photos everyday, so it's going to be a lot harder if you're doing this on the side being a amateur photographer. I could be wrong, *shrugs*