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Can I make money with 3D rendered images?

Yes we can © Carsten Reisinger

Yes you can!

Actually there is a high demand for high quality 3D renders.

If you’re working in the gaming or architectural industry and enjoy creating renders in your spare time you could offer those renders at Microstock agencies [...]

The concept of Microstock

Challenge © Carsten Reisinger

How does it work, this Microstock model?

Here are the facts:

Photographs, 3D and vector illustrations, Flash, footage and audio files are being offered to everyone at extremely low prices.

Credit based purchases can be as low as $1 for an [...]

Copyright infringement - How do I find my stolen images?

Missing piece © Carsten Reisinger

I recommend to sit down for an hour every month or so to do some research of your own images how much they’ve “spread” on the internet.

There are a couple of ways how you can check for your images [...]

Video tutorial on how to improve image quality

Check here my video tutorial for beginners on how to improve image quality. This video gives you a few tips you should consider when taking your photos. Also you will have to do some research on your own as well.

Feel free to leave comments or don’t [...]

When do I need property or model releases?

As long as people or someone else’s property is part of your image try to get a release. As simple as that.

Across many Microstock agencies the rules are sometimes very different also making it confusing whether you should have a release for an image or not.

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How to avoid to get ripped off when buying cameras and equipment

Frustrated woman © Carsten Reisinger

Oh yes we know it all too well. You’re looking forward to a new piece of equipment but the question is: “Where do I buy it?”

Google is your friend and you type in the model number or product description [...]

Best place to buy camera and gear online

To make things simple I can recommend two online stores to buy photographic gear.

- Adorama.com – Friendly and super reliable

- B&H Photo – Outstanding reputation

You may want to check by Amazon.com as Adorama cooperates with them and in [...]

Copyright Infringement – Step 3 – It's time for a lawyer

Any questions? © Carsten Reisinger

So you’ve gone through Step 1 and Step 2 after discovering copyright infringement of your image(s) with no success.

Getting a lawyer to solve the situation [...]