A former employee of one the world’s largest stock photography agencies answers our questions today and gives us the inside scoop on how to find success doing stock photography. Let’s welcome Victoria Schaal!
What’s In this Video (Table of Contents):
What images sell, and how do agencies influence photographer’s sales? - 3:14
What are algorithms and can photographers take advantage of them? - 4:30
What are 3 variables that influence how often images are seen and sell? - 5:39
Why sales might be in a slump and how to beat it. - 7:30
How much should a photographer upload? (Quantity vs. Quality) - 8:01
How many pictures does a photographer need in their portfolio before they start making real money? - 8:33
Should a photographer upload variations of similar images? - 8:56
Is it worth fighting agencies on rejections? - 9:46
Can an individual contributor compete with businesses that upload to stock photography? - 10:34
What are the trends that should be embraced to sell lots of images? - 12:31
Tips to sell more! Including: Frequency of uploads, Keywording, Editing, Choosing agencies, Trends and Finding customers. - 14:30
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13 авг 2024