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How to find stolen images

Miami skyline fireworks © Carsten Reisinger

There is only little research about how many images online are stolen but the results are concerning nonetheless. Picscout did some researching and found out that 9 out 10 images used online were unauthorized. See here for some more coverage on that topic.

So [...]

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 [...]

How to find models?

Happy middle aged man © Carsten Reisinger

Microstock allows you to start from (almost) nothing. At some point though you most likely will start shooting models instead of objects or landscapes.

There are several ways to do that.

1. Shoot your friends and family – those will be the “cheapest” models out [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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