Anyway to sell photographs I have taken to companies or something?

Question

I am not a photographer but believe I take some really good pictures. i was wondering if there was any sites or anything that would maybe pay me for photographs? I can email them if you would like to have an opinion if they are good photo

Answer 1

Get a copy of "Photographer's Market".   It will have information on who and where to contact to submit work for consideration.  In today's competitive market, "good" probably isn't enough.  Good luck with it.

Answer 2

Stock sites such as iStock.

Do a search for stock photography

Answer 3

you may sell pictures online through microstock agencies

I've tried most of those listed here:

http://postpop.drivehq.com/stockphoto/st...

my best earners are shutterstock (first place) and fotolia (second place)

it may seem that microstock sites like these sell pics at very low prices, but what counts is quantity, you will sell the same pictures many times as royalty free, and - unless you choose esclusivity - you can even sell the same pics at more sites

in total I earn about 500$/month with a few hundred pictures online but the more you upload the more you sell

1) On Shutterstock you must pass an initial test after registration, but it's really worth the effort since it sells quite more than all the other sites including fotolia;

some suggestions to pass your initial test on shutterstock:

- choose your 10 best pictures carefully; at least 7 of 10 must be accepted;

- inspect them at 100%: there should be no noise or other defects; edit your pictures to remove defects;

- reduce your initial pictures at about 2400x1800 pixels (since they require at least 4 Megapixels, 2400x1800 is 4320000 which is enough); by reducing pictures noise and other defects are reduced as well;

- always save .jpg at highest quality/lowest compression when editing; for your next shots, set your camera at higher resolution / lowest compression / best quality;

- choose a variety of subjects for your initial 10 pictures;

good luck! after you pass the initial test, it's not so difficult to get your next pictures accepted; and sales are very good

2) On Fotolia there's no initial test to pass, but sales are a little slower;

I would suggest to register to both ShutterStock and Fotolia; the other sites on the list are only selling some pictures now and then for me: maybe it's not worth your time; you may decide to subscribe later on

don't be discouraged by initial rejections, you will quickly learn which pictures they want

subscription to all is free

they will pay you with PayPal