The ultimate insider guide to creating stock shots that sell from a veteran iStockphoto inspector An iStockphoto inspector since 2002, author Rob Sylvan has spent nearly a decade as part of the team that decides which photos get sold on one of the largest, most popular microstock sites in existence. He's also made tens of thousands of dollars off of his own microstock photography. As a result, no one knows better than he does what it takes to get your photos accepted to stock sites--and what to do to make those photos sell. In Taking Stock, Rob shares his hard-earned insider knowledge on how to shoot, edit, and tag photos so you can earn while you learn, regardless of which microstock agency you're using. In this book, you'll learn how to look at the world through the eyes of designers, photo editors, and stock photographers. You'll also learn the importance of focusing your energy on creating stock content that resonates with your passion for photography. But we all know time is money, which is why Rob explains how to set up an effective digital workflow--the real key to making money in the high-volume, low-cost microstock market. By the end of this book, you'll look at your work with new eyes, enabling you to make more money doing exactly what you love: shooting photos that sell. You will learn: How to license photos as stock What photos are in demand The components of a successful digital workflow How to use titles, descriptions, and keywords to give yourself an edge Specific tips for shooting food, people, places, nature, objects, animals, and more Editing techniques that will make your shots sell.

Today’s online microstock agencies make it possible for anyone with a camera to sell their photographs. But the competition is daunting--one leading agency receives 14,000 uploads each day. How can you make your images stand out--and better yet, sell? In this guide, industry veteran Ellen Boughn reveals everything you need to know, including: . How to get started selling your photos . What sells and what doesn't . How to cast and work with models . The fine print on permits and permissions . How to reach specialty markets like advertising, retail, news, and education Packed with hundreds of examples of photos that sell (and some that don’t), Microstock Money Shots is your key to maximizing views and downloads in the exciting new world of microstock.

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.

With over 4 billion images, Flickr has become a hugely popular resource for photographers to share their images and swap advice. For savvy photographers though, it's also a valuable marketplace that allows them to win commissions and sell licenses to magazines, advertising companies and more. The Successful Flickr Photographer explains how photographers are using Flickr to attract attention, win sales and build their own photography business. Divided into sections for enthusiasts, professionals and even business users, The Successful Flickr Photographer is a complete guide for every photographer-and every Flickr member. Produced by the Editors of Photopreneur, authors of the best- selling paperback 99 Ways To Make Money From Your Photos and the popular Photopreneur Blog (blogs.photopreneur.com), The Successful Flickr Photographer is a Premium Research Book, the result of almost two years of interviews, research, and fact finding.

Packed with insider tips, practical strategies, and case studies, the editors of the successful Photopreneur blog (blogs.photopreneur.com) reveal 99 creative ways to make money from your photography. Each chapter reveals what to shoot, how to break in, and where to go to generate sales. Discover how to sell stock, approach galleries, host your own exhibition, earn with Flickr, shoot for social networking sites, create and market photo products, form joint ventures, upsell your event photography and much, much more. From beginners to enthusiasts and from hobbyists to professionals, 99 Ways To Make Money From Your Photos can help anyone earn income from their talent.