Photostocks are websites that sell photographs and images. You can make good money supplying images for these sites. To do this, use a few simple guidelines.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need a professional or a good amateur camera with a resolution of more than six megapixels. There are no specific recommendations on the type and specifications of the camera, but we can definitely say that in the pictures taken with this camera, there should not be any blur other than planned, graininess, shadows from incorrect flash and other photography defects. Remember that you can always edit the photo by correcting it in Photoshop or resizing it.
Step 2
Start accumulating material. As a rule, the photographs in demand include non-standard photographs, photographs in macro mode, abstractions, background pictures, photographs of food, still lifes, weddings, business and production. Also in great demand are photographs in which there are people experiencing emotions, for example, joy or anger, as well as photographs of children.
Step 3
Look for photo stocks on the web. The most profitable for a photographer can be called photo stocks located abroad, namely, in the United States, where you can receive up to sixty to seventy cents for the sale of your photo to one client, despite the fact that he himself pays about a dollar for it. Keep in mind that first you will be asked to pass an "exam" - send seven to ten photos for analysis, after which a decision will be made whether your work is suitable or not. Keep in mind that if your candidacy does not pass, then re-consideration will be possible only after a month.
Step 4
You also need to keep in mind some of the features of posting content. You can post on several photo stocks at once, but it is advisable to post different photos on them, otherwise your photos will lose their uniqueness and, as a result, will cost less. Also, keep in mind that when photographing people, you will be asked for the written consent of the subjects of photography to post their photos on photo stocks. Therefore, at first, it is easier to limit yourself to shooting stationary objects or animals, insects and birds.
