Microstock Photography: How to Make Money from Your Digital Images |  | Author: Douglas Freer
Publisher: Focal Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0240808967
Dewey Decimal Number: 770.688
EAN: 9780240808963
ASIN: 0240808967
Publication Date: April 8, 2008
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Product Description
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
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 a welcome find April 11, 2008
Elen Hawke (Oxford UK)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
As a stock photographer myself, I've wanted to find more about microstock photography, but there is little information online and I had never seen a book on the subject before this one. Consequently I read Douglas Freer's book with excitement and enthusuasm. I was not disappointed. This book is a gem. It is written in an easy read but informative style and is lavishly but relevantly illustrated. It's a grandiose claim to say that you will find all the information you need to become a successful microstock photographer within its pages, yet I can honestly say that I don't see what else could have been added. The book covers everything from equipment and subject matter to the microstocks themselves and how to submit your images in a way that gives you the best chances of acceptance. Thank you Douglas for such a well written, fun and enlightening read.
Not sugar coated. March 14, 2009
But I'm feeling much better now... (Chicago, IL United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I had thought that I could make a couple of hundred dollars a month with the 100 or so images I have that I would consider salable.' To keep it short, this book explains the work involved in preparing and submitting images, and the need for thousands of submissions to make any real money ($2000/month) for what amounts to a full time job, not an extension of a hobby. The book is much more than a 'how-to' book, and if you're just interested in making a few extra dollars on the side, like me, I highly recommend you buy it to get the truth about the business.
Great guide for selling stock photography January 16, 2009
N. Prescott
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book offers a practical approach to microstock photography. The author gives a comprehensive look at the sales models, license and royalties information of the 4 major microstock companies to help you make your decision on how to effectively market your photos. I found the chapters on what sells and what does not and how to make your pictures win very useful. It includes case studies of contributing microstock photographers, which shows a realistic look at what it takes to make money with stock photography.
Great book for microstock photographers November 2, 2009
Bflo (Gold Canyon, AZ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is as advertised. I've been submitting images to microstocks for about five months now, and Freer's book is chock-full of useful tips and ideas to help me take my microstock efforts to the next level. Highly recommended.
 Excellent step-by-step guide January 6, 2009
D. Messenger (Kalamazoo, MI)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm an ameteur photographer and have been curious about how to sell my photos to the microstock agencies for some time. This book explains it all -- what sells, what doesn't, how to get started, how to navigate the submission rules/standards of the various agencies, etc. Good practical guidance, well-written and thorough.
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