Sell Your Digital Photos Online - 5 Tips You Should Follow
Finally, I have found a way to make some extra cash that I enjoy.
Selling digital photos online is something that almost anyone can do.
All you need is a digital camera, a computer and a little creativity.
It's as simple as that.
The next thing that you should do is find a microhoto company to sell your photos through.
Microphoto companies are companies that sell the rights to use photos via the internet to an end user.
The photos are the ones that are submitted to them by people like you and I.
Another interesting thing is that you can submit the digital pictures to as many microphoto companies as you like (unless you sign an exclusive agreement).
The next logical question is "what type of photo should I submit?" Follow these five tips if you would like to jump start the process.
#1.
Only submit your best work.
Don't submit your out of focus photos, or photos that have a bunch of distractions in the background.
Also, the microphoto companies generally are not interested pictures of your pet.
#2.
Don't forget to get a release.
If you photos have a recognizable face in them you must have them sign a release.
A recognizable face doesn't mean that the person has to be famous.
It simply means that they are clearly identifiable.
The release has to be submitted with the photo.
#3.
Respect trademarked materials.
Another thing that your digital photos should not include is another companies trademark.
Remember that a trademark is owned by another entity and should not be infringed upon.
Trying to make a monetary gain from these material will get you in serious trouble.
#4.
Study the trends so that you can be on time.
If you plan on making this a small business you have to think long term.
Study what photos are being shown in publications at any given time of year.
Understand that these photos were submitted before the publication date.
What you should do is reverse engineer the process.
For example try to duplicate a theme that you see now in various publications and submit the photo about nine months from now.
Continue this process year round.
#5.
Remember action and emotion.
People love action and emotional shots of people.
Family reunions weddings, celebrations, animals running or being inquisitive, children laughing, etc.
The adage that a picture is worth a thousand words would be in order.
Follow this tips and enjoy the process of making a hobby profitable.
What do you have to lose?
Selling digital photos online is something that almost anyone can do.
All you need is a digital camera, a computer and a little creativity.
It's as simple as that.
The next thing that you should do is find a microhoto company to sell your photos through.
Microphoto companies are companies that sell the rights to use photos via the internet to an end user.
The photos are the ones that are submitted to them by people like you and I.
Another interesting thing is that you can submit the digital pictures to as many microphoto companies as you like (unless you sign an exclusive agreement).
The next logical question is "what type of photo should I submit?" Follow these five tips if you would like to jump start the process.
#1.
Only submit your best work.
Don't submit your out of focus photos, or photos that have a bunch of distractions in the background.
Also, the microphoto companies generally are not interested pictures of your pet.
#2.
Don't forget to get a release.
If you photos have a recognizable face in them you must have them sign a release.
A recognizable face doesn't mean that the person has to be famous.
It simply means that they are clearly identifiable.
The release has to be submitted with the photo.
#3.
Respect trademarked materials.
Another thing that your digital photos should not include is another companies trademark.
Remember that a trademark is owned by another entity and should not be infringed upon.
Trying to make a monetary gain from these material will get you in serious trouble.
#4.
Study the trends so that you can be on time.
If you plan on making this a small business you have to think long term.
Study what photos are being shown in publications at any given time of year.
Understand that these photos were submitted before the publication date.
What you should do is reverse engineer the process.
For example try to duplicate a theme that you see now in various publications and submit the photo about nine months from now.
Continue this process year round.
#5.
Remember action and emotion.
People love action and emotional shots of people.
Family reunions weddings, celebrations, animals running or being inquisitive, children laughing, etc.
The adage that a picture is worth a thousand words would be in order.
Follow this tips and enjoy the process of making a hobby profitable.
What do you have to lose?
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