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3 Keys to Success in Microstock

by Rasmus

Feb 26, 2010
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This is for those of you who are highly ambitious about your microstock photography. Those who want to turn it into not only their livelihood, but a real business. This post is based on talks with friends who are full-time microstock photographers and my own observations through the years. For the purposes of this article, I’m assuming you already know how to take pictures, use lights, post process and so on.

This is for those who are ready to shoot never ending variations of a theme, concept or idea. And by variation I mean making the most of every shoot, not uploading long series of photos with minor differences, or the same shots zoomed in a bit. You have to rely on research and concept development, brainstorming and planning. You can’t improvise and succeed. … continue reading →

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