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Customized iPhone 4G hard cases at Zazzle

How great is that? Now you can get your own customized hard cases at Zazzle with awesome designs.

Also feel free to take a peak into my Zazzle store and check out my iPhone 4 cases like the ones you can see here.

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More ways to make money with your images

So you’ve done the work once: Creating the image, applying keywords and uploading it to the agencies. It would be a shame not to use the full potential of your artwork. Therefore I recommend to explore more ways how to monetize your images. Here are some ideas how to do that:

1. Create a [...]

Recycle your images!

Sometimes when we run low on inspiration we can easily keep ourselves busy by “recycling our images”.

Once you have shot, edited, uploaded and sold some files you get an idea what the buyers like and what themes and concepts they prefer. Use that information in order to take existing images and give them [...]

What is considered copyright infringement?

Definition of copyright infringement by the U.S. Copyright Office:

As a general matter, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.

This is pretty clear what it means.

However,  to some “artists” it’s [...]

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 [...]

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 and make a nice pocket money on [...]

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 [...]

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 online that shouldn’t be there…

First, I [...]