Glo 'n Flo Loc: Vancouver, BC

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Does anyone with experience with selling stock photos want to share their experience?
I would like to know if it's worth the effort to get involved with selling this way and what the best way to succeed could be - aside from having the most creative, most high definition, high quality shots on the market.
Any help will be appreciated.

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

I sold a few, you need to invest time and get your shots nearly perfect. They do have guidelines they follow. I made enough extra cash last year to take our family of 5 to Universal Studio for 5 days.

Glo 'n Flo Loc: Vancouver, BC

Thanks for sharing that encouraging note.

francesca3 Loc: Sausalito, CA

I've sold a few stock photos but not enough to pay for a vacation!
I think you named it re: creative, high def., high quality. "All-American family" kinds of photos probably have the most appeal. I read about a photographer who makes mucho $ by staging those kinds of pics.exclusively.
Google the subject. Perhaps you'll find more specific information.
God luck.

Add Loc: S.W.Florida

Found it a waste of time.

billybob40

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jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I know someone that did make $3k on one stock image, but most only net her about $35 or so. It was enough to pay for most of her new camera body.

billybob40

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Glo 'n Flo Loc: Vancouver, BC

Thanks BillyBob and others! this is very helpful and obviously one has to get organized and take the time to get going; one step at a time. I'm going to travel in Asia and hope to return with loads of good shots! hopefully, selling some will help defray future travels.