Stock photography... makin' money 'til we can sell eggs

[Wifezilla]

I have stuff up on Dreamstime and BigStockPhoto. Since I work in graphic design, I usually end up using the credits I earn from my photo sales to buy other stuff I need but don't have

 

[goats_n_chicks]

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Could you send me a link to your pics?

It would be great if you had a need for some of my work.
http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery.mhtml?id=282661

http://shoreside.zenfolio.com/

 

[ChickenCharmer]

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Thanks! My mom says my photos are pretty good and that I might be able to sell them. Right now, though, I make money by selling my eggs. ( It's a good business- everyone loves them and the girls lay over a dozen a day)

However, I really enjoy taking chicken pics and I'm very interested in the selling-your-pics-on-the-internet idea. Can anyone explain the process more? And how much would each photo sell for?

 

[Wifezilla]

Here is my portfolio on Dreamstime. I have a few different images on BigStock.
http://www.dreamstime.com/Easystreet_portfolio_pg1

I will bookmark your sites in case I need imagery. It all depends on what my wacky clients decide they need all of a sudden

 

[goats_n_chicks]

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I understand... I'm always amazed a what people are buying and not buying!

Your artwork is great! Have you checked out CafePress yet?

 

[PlumTuckered]

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I dont realy edit my photos. The most I ever do is cro the excess scenery to make the subject stand out. Is there a program you would recommend?***


You can use Picasa from Google or download Gimp for free. Gimp is quite close to the bigger editing programs out there, I believe it's at http://www.gimp.org There are also programs that you can buy such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Digital Image Pro, Paint Shop Pro to name a few.

Michelle

 

[Goat_Walker]

Ive actually got gimp uploaded on my laptop at home! Its just confussing

ARGH! I cant think well enough to spel today

 

[bayouchica]

Just curious, how much do you get per photo ?

I might consider that if it's worth it.

 

[goats_n_chicks]

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normally is just 25 cents.

 

[PlumTuckered]

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You're welcome to holler at me with questions and I'll try to walk you through it.

Michelle