How to Sell Your Photography

Graphic designers, web designers, magazine editors, ad agencies, small businesses, and large are constantly seeking appropriate images. And, they are often in a hurry. It wasn't long ago, that the only way to get the pictures they needed, was to hire a professional photographer.

More often than not, the photographer was not working alone. To get exactly what the client was asking for, sets, props, and models would have to be provided. This was not a speedy process!

The idea of stock photography is not a new one. As an alternative to hiring a photographer to create a specific image, clients were able to select from a large catalog of pictures that might be relevant for their needs. These images were still provided by professional photographers, and the cost was still substantial. As these agencies moved to the internet, they became known as stock sites.

Whereas traditional stock photography is still dominated by professional photographers, microstock sites accept submissions by both amateurs and professionals. Even so, not just any photo will do. Quality and subject matter are still the ultimate objective. A good guide will show you:

- how pricing works
- how select the best subjects
- how to access and navigate the best sites
- about licensing and copyrights
- how to maximize your earnings