Photography Tips: Interview with a stock photographer
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2015
- Can you make money from images by selling them as stock photography? A lot of photographers ask this so I interviewed Singapore based stock photographer Simon Taplin.
Simon is a commissioned stock photographer with Getty and Corbis images and has been in the business for over ten years. His clients include world class brands such as Singapore Airlines, Mastercard, Heineken and many more, so he knows the stock photography business inside out.
Mike Browne
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The best video on this subject by far! In no way was it discouraging, but at the same time it was very honest and informative. Usually on the subject of stock photography you either get, "it's the easiest way to make a lot of money", or "don't do it, it's a waste of time". Thanks, I enjoyed this.
Thanks +67davis happy to help - MIKE :-)
There is a lot of good honest advice here. He says that its not easy and obviously he would know being the expert. He also says dip your toe in the water and do your research. This guy obviously know his stuff and to get information from an expert is fantastic Mike and I thank you for this video. Personally to me it isn't an interest but I have the knowledge to pass on to people who maybe interested.
Good practical advice with a great slightly awkward ending
Wow, no one-word answers there. Good stuff as always.
Great video as always mike. Have you thought about doing a video about astro photography
One of the best videos about stock for beginners ever. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Leonardo... MIKE
Thank you for this fascinating insight Mike and also to Simon for sharing his experience
You're welcome MrLazyhead. Please share it and any others you like around as it helps me make more of them... MIKE :-)
Actually I loved the sign off at the end Simon, almost Gervais-esque. Thanks for another good video Mike!
Hi Mike - great vids by the way - could we get an updated video with Simon and yourself of course. Thanks for all your help and information. Peace. breezy
A photo a day is great advice to start building a portfolio - great comments about what to think about as well if thinking of this as a start-up business. Thanks Simon and Mike!
:-) Vanessa Taylor
Hoped it helped,Thank you Vanessa.
I was interested in stock photography, then I came across an article recently about a stock photographer being sued by a former model due to how the stock photos were being used in the adult entertainment industry. As another poster stated there is a bit of hesitancy over how my images would be used. I guess you would need to cover your butt (no pun intended) with proper contracts.
Indeed Vanessa Taylor - like all businesses there's always going to be red tape and legal issues to deal with...
very generous..thanks....
VERY HELPFUL - ALL THE BEST !!!!
Awesome! so informative!
Very informative video. Thank you. Loved the last bit too. :)
Thank you An Vo - The ending was so 'lame' it made me laugh and I had to leave it in there for you guys.. :-)
thanks Mike...
cheers, very helpful.
Helpful stuff, thankyou, funny too!
Mike I truly enjoy your videos
Much appreciated - thank you
Great tips on stock photography. I love the stock photography industry, but it sure has changed a lot since the days of film. It used to be such a lucrative business model, but I still think it is a good way to earn income, you just have to approach it differently. Great info and advise.
Thanks Monashee - MIKE
Very informative video :)
Great video! I like that it's very balanced. Encouraging without seeing everything through pink glasses. I'd love to get into stock photography. It would enable me to live the nomadic lifestyle I've been dreaming about for years. 👍🏼😉
Thanks Jens. The key is to study the market and see what's selling, then shoot similar images... MIKE
Really good videos. Just subscribed!
Thanks Sophia Lenore - CHRISTINA :-)
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Great Thanks
Good interview with good information. Thank you. Do you send your stock photos to several sites? Which sites, in today's environment, have you had the most success with?
Thanks Fran Hogan. Sorry I've never done stock photography so not the best person to advise you. Simon is still represented by Getty as his agents but he doesn't shoot stock anymore either. having wotk for sale in many places would increase your likelihood of sales, but If I remember correctly, it will depend on the user agreement you have with the library. Some may stipulate they are sole representatives... MIKE
fabulous video sir..Please make more videos over stock photography.I'm a beginner I need to know how can I sell my photos..by the way how r u mike sir?r u all right?it's been 2weeks u haven't posted any videos..Please sir..ur evry video is awesome&full of photography knowledge.I fill I'm lucky to find u in CZcams.only 4weeks I've found ur channel&I've watched ur all videos..thank u sir...
Hey thanks Anupam One way to earn money you can explore is Clickasnap which is a paid per view photo site. You can also sell images there, set your own prices and we only take 10% commission which is far less than any other site currently charges. Link below... MIKE
www.clickasnap.com/
Hi Mike ,are there any stock sites you would recommend for a start in this field of photography. Lots of sites out there but as a newbee looking to have a go just wondered.
Thanks Mark
Sorry Mark Fisher I've never done stock photography so can't advise you other than to see what people say on forums etc... Or try iStock maybe...
Hi Mark, you could try image source. They are always looking for new talent.
Cheers
Simon.
+Simon Taplin Photography Hello Simon so you recommend image source for newbies in stock? thanks for the tips and insight
Yes they would be a good start. Do drop them an email. Regards Simon.
That first clip was filmed right outside my house lol
I want know that research is important but what kind of research and where we research?
HI Rohit, you need to know the market in your location, which businesses are booming for example, if there's a huge car manufacturing in your area you can start from shooting cars and look at instagram, social media, groups, some of this business wanted to use images for their marketing. research using social media, check what's the trending, for example for now i noticed that food photography is get's a lot of engagements on social media, people love seeing food pictures, you can start from taking photography and join some groups or establish and account on instagram showcasing your samples of stock photos of food photography, these can help you find people who does the same thing connect with them and maybe you can build a business together. - melissa pp Mike
Thanks for your advice.
Just to add to Melissa's reply. Contact the stock libraries / agencies, ask them what's selling and what they need. Many have a "What's Hot" section on their websites. If an image is HOT that means it's selling well so shoot some variations of similar style images. Don't copy - make your own variations... MIKE
Very interesting. I have tried stock websites but found them a bit confusing. I would love to see a video about any other ways of making some money out from photography as an addition source of income and maybe a bit more about the stock websites (more in-detail info).
Thanks Stefan Mladenov - It's not my area of expertise but will ask Simon if he'd be up for doing another vid along these lines when i go back out to Singapore in the Autumn again....
Hi, When a stock image is bought and used, Do you get acknowleged as the photographer?
IE:- Photo taken by _________
Regards,
Bill
In my experience no Bill. It probably depends on the terms of use you set up for the image - and the library you're with... MIKE
Can you upload the same photos to other (all) stock sites?
I'm not an expert @It's My Journey but I expect you'll have to check what the contract / agreement you enter into says for each site... MIKE
@@MikeBrowne Thank you 😀
Sounds like a lot of work for what the stock agency pay I hear most people get like a dollar for most downloads something to think about though thanks for the videos mike
Sorry for late reply Carnut. Yep the professional stock market has pretty much died due to low cost sites who get images from hobbyists, who don't have the same financial pressures. And there are some superb hobby photographers out there... MIKE
@@MikeBrowne thanks for the reply love your videos
where can I sell my pictures? I've seen videos on stock photography but I don't know where I can upload to sell...can anyone help?
+samuel suarez 500px.com/ is a good start - Melissa pp MIke
+Mike Browne thanks Mike awesome person you are :)
samuel suarez Thanks - MIKE :-)
Id love to see Mike Browne interviews on his career and how he got to where he did :)
Thank Tony Hodgkinson I actually filmed an interview based on questions asked on our Facebook page. Annoyingly the footage is corrupt. It's on my list of things to re-do...
sounds great, your 3 interviews on here are fantastic, I purchased your beginners photography guide today, I feel I am past the beginners stage but I think if I start at the bottom and work my way up it will be much better. Cant wait to see this interview if it happens.
Mike Browne I really enjoy interviewing photographers about their work and career. May be we could arrange to come and interview you at some point?
Thank you for the invitation The Photo Show - I'd love to be interviewed. Please send me a message via the website and lets see what we can do... www.photographycourses.biz/contact
I believe that you don't need permission to shoot from behind someone's shoulder for stock photography, not for shutter stock.
Earning money solely from stock photography is harder than Chinese algebra.
It's certainly not an easy way to make money perfectforehand - like all money making ventures, the amount of work and effort in = results out...
perfectforehand I earn 100% of my income from stock. When I started stock photography several years ago not only did I not know anything about stock photography but I knew nothing about photography. I bought a Canon 20D and a book on how to get a proper exposure. I learned by trial and error. I made a plan and worked the plan. It took me a few years before I could quit my day job. It is possible if you are willing to do a lot of work. The hardest thing about stock or starting any business is you have to move away from instant gratification. You do a lot of work for a long time before you start seeing results. Most people quit and are not willing to do the work. The industry has change a lot but it's still possible to make money in the stock industry.
+perfectforehand sdgea.lu
Guys guys.. don't take pictures just for the sake of it, use them for something that you can benefit from. Don't let them rott on your hard-drive, get into the partnership I got myself 3 weeks ago which got me around $2600 now, but I was just testing the waters because I had no idea how good was it going to work out for me. See #plus.google.com/+photographytalk/posts/PBW4CMeMCca Read more about this job in there. Just to mention, I did had a personal collection of 300 pictures, besides the new ones
I began shooting stock back in the 80s, with images that were either outtakes or dupes from assignments. It was a great supplemental income often netting $80-$200 per image (and much more on others), after the split with the agency, usually on a 50/50 basis. Nowadays, with images netting cents of the dollar, it is really not worth the time and effort at least on a full-time basis to submit work. One of the houses that worked with in the 80s and 90s was The Image Bank (TIB), was swallowed up by Getty in the early '00s', I soon severed that relationship, again not really worth the effort. As 95% of my work is Editorial, most agencies, save for Shutterstock will not accept editorial work. The 80s was the "golden era" for stock work, but standards were high, most agencies would not accept E6 (Slide) images, only Kodachrome (due to the long archival nature of Kodachrome films) so it was an uphill fight just to get work accepted into their libraries. Nowadays, perusing the files on Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and others, it appears that quality has taken a nose dive.
To paraphrase Dorthy from the Wizard Of Oz....."This Is Not The 80s Anymore......"
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Gawd! Why is the audio so bad :/
I was on the road, didn't have all my radio mics with me when an opportunity presented itself + the room was echoy. The joys of spur of the moment shooting for YT vids... MIKE
His face at 7:45
I believe that you don't need permission to shoot from behind someone's shoulder for stock photography, not for shutter stock.