Microstock Photography: How to Make Money from Your Digital Images (Paperback)

by Douglas Freer (Author)
Key Phrases: microstock libraries, microstock sites, microstock photography, Douglas Freer, Four Thirds, Technical Issues (more...)

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Book Description
One-stop guide to making money from microstocks, the world's fastest growing imaging phenomenon.

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (April 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240808967
• ISBN-13: 978-0240808963
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #136,531 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a welcome find, April 11, 2008

By	Elen Hawke "author of In the Circle, The Sacr... (Oxford UK) - See all my reviews

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not sugar coated., March 14, 2009

By	But I'm feeling much better now... (Yosemite, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Microstock information, September 19, 2008

By	Will Funk (Claremont, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides a good overview of microstock sales. It goes into some photo issues which some readers will not really need. Overall it provides some information on the subject that I have not seen in other sources.