How | Stock Photo Images by Carsten Reisinger

I know what Microstock is but where do I start...?

1. Create a contributor account. Check here for recommended agencies.

2. Initial submissions for application. Click here for more information.

3. Got approved? Shoot as much as you can.

4. Running short on time?

5. Stay informed. Check independent forums for the latest news in the business.

It’s not rocket [...]

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 image or audio file while a subscription [...]

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 and see there, an online store that [...]

Copyright Infringement - What do I do?

Here is a step by step plan what you should consider doing after you discovered your “stolen” content.

Click here to find some definitions about copyright associated topics by Andrew D. Epstein, Esquire & Associates.

1. Inform the infringing party

2. Make a DMCA claim to the web [...]

How do I register copyright for my photographs?

It is very important that you register copyright for your images. It provides strong legal leverage once you need to make a claim for copyright infringement with a third party.

Step by step tutorial how to register copyright for images at NatureScapes.Net by Carolyn E. Wright, Esq.:

http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/articles/341

Use [...]

Which camera should I buy?

Mostly it will depend on your budget. Ideally, you should invest into D-SLR camera that allows you to change lenses.

Even if you can’t afford a new digital SLR you might be lucky on ebay to get a used package to get started.

Compact cameras are not ideal for Microstock for the following reasons: [...]

Video tutorial about how to make money by selling images online

Watch my beginner’s tutorial on how to make money by selling images at Microstock agencies.

How much money can I make in Microstock?

Impossible to tell, honestly but to give you an example:

Let’s assume you are proficient with everything that is involved from taking the picture until it’s approved (camera, lights, casting and directing models, scouting locations, post-processing, uploading etc.). Add the talent of “seeing the light” and [...]