Making money selling stock photos is a profitable option for people who take photos or draw and edit them using photoshop. This is an opportunity not only for professionals, but also for people who spend time taking photos, like a hobby. Previously not all were able to use this opportunity to make money. But after the creation of stock agencies it became available to all.
The photos should meet all the quality standards set by each agency you participate in. There are a few steps which you need to follow to start selling your photos.
First, you need to choose a stock agency where you will sell the photos. Some of well known agencies are shutterstock and istockphoto. After you have made your choice, register a free account including all the required information. When the registration process is completed, you should check the quality requirements, which are different, and depend on the agency. Preferrence is usually given to marketable concepts. And in case the photo is rejected by one agency, you can try to sell it in another one. For that purpose you will need to search for other agencies and register new accounts.
When the photos are checked and accepted, they can be sold.
It will be helpful to check ''Frequently Asked Questions'' of every stoch photo website. There you will find detailed answers to all questions which photo publishers have.
The majority of stock photo agencies have exclusivity program. Participating in it means that you can sell a chosen photo only in that website. They may offer higher prices or other benefits.
The sales rates depend on your approach of taking photos. A lot of stock photos are being used for advertising. Before starting to sell photos you should know what can you advertise.
Photos are being downloaded, and for each download there's a specified payment rate. A great number of downloads results in higher earnings.
Professionals recommend to use mainly well known agencies which have many clients.
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