Microstock Photography: How to Make Money from Your Digital Images
Be a part of one of the world's fastest growing imaging phenomenons: microstock
photography. Microstock photography provides both professional and amateur
photographers an opportunity to diversify their income and expand their artistic
visibility by turning day trip photos or photography portfolios into viable
business investments.
Douglas Freer has written a comprehensive book that details the technical and
commercial processes of the microstock industry. A must read for entrants into the
microstock photography field, Microstock Photography shows you how to:
• Choose the right microstock agency
• Shoot work that will sell
• Navigate the strict technical requirements
• Understand the likely financial returns
• Review licensing models
• Understand copyright issues
Over 60 illustrations and photographs help you improve your skills, learn new
techniques specific to shooting stock photography and better understand what the
microstock market demands. Anyone can shoot digital stock photography, but in
order to make money and be successful, you need the practical advice that can
only be found in this book.
• Learn how to start earning money fast from your personal
photos or professional portfolio
• Contains invaluable information on the crucial technical and
commercial requirements you'll need to meet to be successful in the microstock industry
• Over 60 full color images show you what sells and what doesn't
Partial Contents:
• Understanding the Microstock Revolution
• Sales Models
• Royalties and Licenses
• Submission Strategies
• What Sells and What Does Not
• How to Take Pictures That Win
• Technical Issues
• Medium-Format Digital
• Setting up a Home Studio
• 20 Tips and Tricks to Winning With Microstocks
• Rights-Managed Stock
• Case Studies
• Copyright, Trademarks, and Model Releases
• Microstock Library Links
• Plus much more
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