How I made $170K selling stock photos.

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Жыл бұрын

This is how I made over $170K from Stock Photography. It wasn't easy, but if I can do it anyone can! 😁😅
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@byruineves Жыл бұрын

The Unfair Advantage sums it all to be honest! Greatest advice I've heard about stock photography right there.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@dinogt8477 9 ай бұрын

@gvgrll 5 ай бұрын

@@wollertzwhich model of the canon 7d are you using? Or is it the original one?

@wollertz 15 күн бұрын

@@gvgrll I’m now using the R5, but I used the original 7D for 10 years

@colinbarnett2416 10 ай бұрын

What an honest straightforward view on stock photography. Much appreciated to hear someone without spin telling you how to… 😊

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I see a lot of "fluff" online most turth but stretched 😅So I wanted my version out there as well! thanks for the comment!

@3elemente 9 ай бұрын

This was such a nice honest and natural spoken video. Very sympathetic, and informative. Congrats to your succsess and progress over such a long time. Endurance finally pays off. Thanks for sharing your experience. 😊👍

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment! I see too many videos that are not honest, I. ad to put my 2 cents in 😅. Its not easy, but anyone cando it 🤷‍♂️. Thanks again!

@jessiegreene33 Жыл бұрын

I just finished watching this & I just want to thank you for all the wonderful tips. 🙏

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@zacklarez Ай бұрын

This is the video that introduced me to your channel. It was very informative, realistic and encouraging. Thank you.

@wollertz Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for joining and I hope my content turn out to be helpful 😁 Thanks so much for the comment!

@farida1548 Жыл бұрын

For several months I was not active because my husband was sick and died, I just became active again and now I have a portfolio of 320 photos, yesterday the grass photo was downloaded for the second time, when I searched on Google it turned out to be liked by users, even though only $ 0.18 made me excited to rise from sadness and believe that various stocks will be ogled by buyers

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing and I'm sorry for your loss. 13 years later I still get exited when I sell a. photo, even if it is only $0.10, someone chose my image over millions of other out there, it is a good feeling. Keep at it and best of luck!

@farida1548 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much... you're right, I wonder who buys grass photos among millions of good photos? I searched and it turns out Europeans? something that motivates me to keep working... FYI I always watch your videos to learn a lot about stock photos

@syarifairlangga4608 Жыл бұрын

Njir.. 320 foto cuman laku 1 sist?

@robertb874 2 күн бұрын

I hope you kept going and kept uploading farida :)). Stay positive and keep the smile. Everything is temporary :))

@lucasdaddy824 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thank you. A much appreciated realistic and informational view into the process and how to navigate potential pitfalls and discouragement while maximizing the chances of success. I am sure you have saved many folks a lot of time and heartache. Glad to have found your channel! Liked & Subscribed!

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Stock is fun, but its not as simple as some make it to be, It can be rewarding but it takes time and effort! Thanks again for the comment! 👍

@tanahavanaworld7668 Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing. Simple and straight to the point. Many blessings and giggles!!!!

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@RidewithRayCN Ай бұрын

Very down to earth suggestions, thank you Wollertz.

@wollertz Ай бұрын

They continue to work for me, I hope they work for you, best of luck and thanks for the comment!

@nicolenlama 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! I feel so encouraged to start taking stock photos now!

@wollertz 4 ай бұрын

Aweosme! Make it happen! Best of luck

@SIMONETTEEDWARD 9 ай бұрын

Well said I learn alot, i can see your words came from the heart. Thanks!

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment! I know this is not easy, but in my opinion it is worth the effort!

@wallacebankley3384 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences ,knowledge with us ,appreciated

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks so much for the comment!!

@Bg-ou8bi Жыл бұрын

This video is really helpful.Your description simple and beneficial

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you, I’m glad you found it helpful!!

@cindyshebley Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring - thanks for sharing your stock photography journey.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Esmene. 2 ай бұрын

I really like your laugh 😄 great video by the way!

@wollertz 2 ай бұрын

Thank so much!

@lorgimasayson6044 2 ай бұрын

Man... You're amazing, such a inspiring and motivational for us learners....

@wollertz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! My experience is all I can share, it has been a lot of work, but it’s definitely worth it in my opinion!

@troy9772 Күн бұрын

Great advice mate! Very inspiring and helpful!

@wollertz Күн бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! Cheers 🙌

@michaldziekonski3162 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, you are a true inspiration 😊

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

🙏

@thepanel2935 Ай бұрын

'Brightfield' and 'Darkfield' lighting is used in the studio for drinks and glassware.

@toshareknowledge Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have just been starting this business, still learning the basic skills of photography. At first, almost 100% rejected, now it's getting better.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thats Awesome! congratulations, just keep at it and you'll get results soon enough! pay attention to why photos are rejected and work on that!

@mediamasmedia Жыл бұрын

So helpful and inspirational. Thanks a lot!

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you!

@Reezky11 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, im your big fans from Indonesia. still learning how to make good photography like you.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 Use stock and practice, when photos get rejected, learn why and do more, best way to learn is practice, thats the best advice I can share, It worked for me it can work for anyone 🤷‍♂

@TechPodge 2 ай бұрын

Great video - many thanks - inspires me to resume photography. Subscribed :)

@wollertz 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much and best of luck!

@Hafiyaaryana 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.. very clear descriptions

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome! thanks for the comment!

@jrbeetv5873 6 ай бұрын

thank you so much. it is a honest and clear explanations.

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

@macimages4215 Жыл бұрын

Great advice, I’ll have to start thinking about stock photography.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stock is great, but it takes time and dedication, if you go into it knowing this you should have a good start!

@Latvijasfans 5 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for this video! You really described my situation - some time ago I was very enthusiastic about stock photography and yes - I used my advantages to shoot my sons roller hockey practice and game. These are some 5-7 photos which made me around 100 USD in 2 years 😂 so I'm terrible lazy and photography is my hobby, I cannot find enough time for this. I just can imagine 10000 photos with the same purchase conversion as my roller hockey photos 😂

@wollertz 5 ай бұрын

😅Thanks for sharing, think story telling. Wides, mediums tights and details. thats at least 4 images🤷‍♂

@24_meamu Жыл бұрын

great video..awesome tips man.! tnx for the info

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

🙏 gla you found it helpful!

@lilif1223 9 ай бұрын

I really like the video and how you put things together. It is so helpful. Looking forward to watch more videos and learn more. Thank you a lot

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@RotterStudios 10 ай бұрын

ill try it. been thinking about it. subbed

@photobizmethod 10 ай бұрын

Great information! Thanks!

@hh_photo_adventures 5 ай бұрын

Very on point video! Thanks!

@wollertz 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@thewinners88 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Gonna start now!🎉thank you😘

@wollertz 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Be patient, it takes a while to get going!

@paulgarrod1066 9 ай бұрын

10/10 a great and useful video - many thanks

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Aweosme! Thanks for the comment!

@idah2oadventures Жыл бұрын

Charlie, this was a great video. Lots of good information. Thanks for sharing so many of the details to make the stock photography more accessible. Bret & Lisa

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bret & Lisa! The more I dive into stock photography and KZfaq the more similar both of these two industries are, both are about numbers, popularity, trends and capitalizing on our unfair advantages!

@Tchekzilku 4 күн бұрын

Thanks appreciate the information really helpful

@wollertz 4 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@macherstudio 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the inspiration I get from watching your videos. Great job. As a suggestion, maybe the issue of equipping a home photography studio.

@wollertz 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! What type of studio are you looking for? I have done some videos with simple table tops setups, home made diffusers for small objects, outdoor product set ups and indoor small setups for food and drink 😁

@oliviaczhou 10 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing, great tips!

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome, best of luck!

@evanauster6718 10 ай бұрын

Great advice! Thank you

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

You bet!

@edokeboe 9 ай бұрын

So beautiful your description ini video...😊👍

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Professional_chemist Жыл бұрын

Informative video. Thanks sir🙏🌺

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

🙏

@mirovrlik Жыл бұрын

Great job Charlie👌

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dr.peteristvanthernmd2880 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Well, I'm totally new in photography and it is just a hobby for me because I am a cardiologist, however tried to upload some of my photos to adobe stock and got 5 downloads. Yeah, its like nothing but gave me the push to continue with my iphone yet (lol). Thanks for the great advices! If I ever hit 1K per month that would be a great feedback for me, not really the money what counts.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congratulations! It always feels good when someone chooses your images over someone else’s

@specialrecipesbysa7164 6 ай бұрын

This video is so detailed and especially i just started stock photography. Thank you very much for this detailed content! ❤

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

you are very welcome! Thanks so much for the comment and best of luck!!

@specialrecipesbysa7164 6 ай бұрын

@@wollertz Thank You ♥️

@regomoditswemoeng5899 Ай бұрын

Saw this months after but the tips are still relevant

@wollertz Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment!

@AndyNguyen360 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I m from Vietnam, your advice help me so much. Thank you! I 've just over 1000 photo on shutterstock and 20 sells. Many thank!❤

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Congratulations!

@rashmirekha5343 5 ай бұрын

Wht transaction method did you use?

@BirdsDotCom 4 ай бұрын

Hey thr how r u

@BirdsDotCom 4 ай бұрын

I want to earn money as well from images but I Don no how to upload. I got some problems. Can u help me out plz

@BirdsDotCom 4 ай бұрын

I m frm pakistan

@dylanmartin9190 16 күн бұрын

thanks for the tips

@wollertz 16 күн бұрын

You are welcome! Best of luck 🙌

@mattfowlerkc Жыл бұрын

Great video. We’re coming up on a trending editorial topic with next year being an election year.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

100%, there’s the prediction for this year, it’s a safe one, and also a great opportunity for concepts!

@virtuatos 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video!

@wollertz 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@esterhuisintveld 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

Im Glad it was. Thanks for the comment!!

@sanaatanviswa 3 ай бұрын

Great insights ❤❤❤

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@heatherrose9559 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for an honest upfront video about stock. I haven’t been uploading recently and my sales have dropped significantly. This video was what I needed to get going again. What are your thoughts on AI and the impact it may have on stock?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! AI is here to add and enhance, when stock photography went digital a lot of analog stock photographers quit, because the price dropped and now anyone could do it, this was 15 years ago, and stock is still going 🤷‍♂️ things will always change, we just have to adapt and do whats best for us

@nathanmamico 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@swapnarani8969 7 ай бұрын

Nice video . Very informative 😊

@wollertz 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@PulpFreePress 9 ай бұрын

Great info!

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-if2yl7fc2c Ай бұрын

Very helpful video! The only thing I didn't understand was why you needed press credentials to shoot for an event, isn't considered an editorial photo?

@wollertz Ай бұрын

That is a great question. And I’m not exactly sure, what comes to mind is agencies protecting them selves. Media passes and press pases are usually given to photo journalists to capture editorial photos and gain acccess to behind the scene situations. I’m assuming stock agencies want to keep a standard of journalism with certain events requiring these pases. Other events may be private and only allowed access to certain outlets or with special invites like you will see with Getty images, in which case you will have to prove you were invited to photograph them he event. It all comes down to legal protection 🤷‍♂️

@leslieerin9809 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos! Have you done anything on how to get *back* into stock after you've taken a multi-year break? I recently started uploading again and it feels like the algos think I'm dead, 0 views, and I'm wondering if I'm wasting my time and I'll never get picked back up into the algo flow again.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

I'm going thru a similar situation. I stopped Stock when I started the KZfaq channel, and it slowed way down, nowI upload the images I use for the videos, It isn't much but it is something 🤷‍♂️,Ive been seeing sales on images Idid last year for the videos like the background and strawberries, and recently some of the new ones have been selling, but more importantly old content starting selling more, so the new images are getting old content found, and its just a matter of time before the algorithm treats you seriously, consistency is the key, or at least is seems to be 😅

@ricflomusic Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MShahidShafiq Жыл бұрын

Really helpful thanks

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

@bobk1697 Жыл бұрын

hello, again Ty for sharing your knowledge with us, any chance to make a short video on how to upload to Dreamstime? the other question is, are the still images ( RAW 27 mg ) from Gopro Hero 11 good enough for stock photography? of course, after using LR and PS take care and stay safe

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Hi! I’ll try to make a few KZfaq short videos on uploading and submitting to the different agencies I use in the next weeks, (including Dreamstime) As Far as GoPro images, any photo that’s sharp and well composed is good for stock, GoPros like phones have their weaknesses and strengths, focus on the strengths and they should be fine

@rvbsoundfactory 6 ай бұрын

Good info. Thanks

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

🙏

@kigabuma Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@r.h.2830 Жыл бұрын

Great advice as always! I am learning from your videos. But I guess that all the accounts that exist several years and have therefore more sales have an advantage to newbies. Adobe stock for example recently rejects pictures, telling they are repetitions although I have the same motive sometimes only twice uploaded. But I know accounts that have one and the same animal a hundred times up there and go on loading up the same pictures. I can't help myself but think, that they are selling a lot and so Adobe lets them do this. Not fair, but I understand it's a business. It's all about making money...

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

This happens in cicles, a few years ago Shutterstock was rejecting everything and adobe accepting everything, then they changed and now they are back to what they were 5 years ago 🤷‍♂. Old stablished accounts have the advantage of files sold already and those get recommended, new accounts have the advantage of being featured under new content, the key is to upload a minimum of 10 000 pictures after that you should see results

@r.h.2830 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your answer Charles! Appreciate it!👍👍

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome! I made this video a while ago it shows how to find online usage kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aM2fl9ljqdXFppc.html @@r.h.2830

@istatiana 3 ай бұрын

Super! 👍Thank you)

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏼 Thanks for the comment!

@lbafs1530 2 ай бұрын

Thanks this is a great informative post with your point at the 1:30 time stamp highlighting the greatest sacrifice we must be prepared to make that is even harder than sacrificing the money for the mort expensive equipment ..."our investment in TIME" learning , practice, trial and error where we basically are not making money. If anyone primary goal is to get rich quick rather than having a genuine passion for photography then maybe this is not for them.

@wollertz 2 ай бұрын

100% I keep saying that this is not for everyone, if you are serious treat it seriously, if you want to learn, use it for practice, If you don't have an outlet or don't know what to do with your photos upload and see what happens 🤷‍♂️

@LeonardoSanchez-po6ip 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. Where do you sell the phographs?

@wollertz 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have links to the agencies I use, but the best performance so far comes from shutterstock, Adobe and Getty

@juanainnorway6735 3 ай бұрын

Very informative! Question: If the photo or video is not for commercial use but for editorial, do stock photography sites still require a focused quality or what do you call that term pertaining to "white spots"?

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

Im not sure why you mean by white spots, editorials are more about the moment, think of them as documenting history or photojournalism, quality still hast to be good, but reviewers are a little more flexible when it comes to quality of editorial images

@lomb3497 5 ай бұрын

How long before the season do you upload photos? For example, summer photos: do you upload them some time in advance or do you not take seasonality into account?

@wollertz 5 ай бұрын

m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZqGnrWIr9GlZIU.html

@larryglatt2548 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video, very helpful. From many years of event photography I have a large collection of well known people from the 80's & 90's; might there be a market for them & which agency might be my best to list with? Thank you very much.

@wollertz 11 ай бұрын

awesome! event photography would have to be editorial, I would say start with Shuttertock or Getty/iStock

@larryglatt2548 11 ай бұрын

@@wollertz Thank you for your informative quick response. 🤩

@sms9865 Жыл бұрын

Good Video. Good luck 😊😊

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@mirumir8862 9 ай бұрын

Thank uyo very much! Спасибо большое!)

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

🙏

@jamie9964 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Best of luck!!

@bennubee3342 15 күн бұрын

He's so adorable.... I'm telling with money. So rewarding to be honest on line

@wollertz 15 күн бұрын

@@bennubee3342 thanks! 😁

@bennubee3342 15 күн бұрын

Oops sorry was trying to type the words " I am terrible withmoney"...don't want to misquote

@jonahelphinstone 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!! I've started to get some sales through and trying to stay consistant. Though I've been using Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere pro for the past 3 years, would you recommend to keep paying for adobes softwares? Or maybe theres a free alternative? Also if I take photos with people in the photos, is it possible to add the photos as editorial? Thankyou

@wollertz 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, This is an interesting question to answer 😅. I had bought adobe lightroom classic years ago, and just kept updating until it went to subscription, at this point I wanted no part of it, so I bought Affinity Pro to replace photo shop and On1 photo Raw to replace lightroom (it can replace photoshop also) but not even 3 months after buying these Adobe Stock, said that because of my sales witht them I qualify for free Lightroom and Photoshop for a year, its been a couple of years now and I haven't paid for this, simply because I have enough sales from Adobe Stock, I believe it is 250 sales a year or close to it. for video I use FCPX, and again because I refused to go subscription based, Same thing with Premiere Pro, I can get it for free but after 3 years im used to final cut pro, and have no plans of changing just yet. hope this helps! And yes, photos with people with out a Model Release can be sold as editorials.

@jonahelphinstone 7 ай бұрын

@@wollertz Yeah, I really appreciate the advice! Its really too bad adobe makes it all subscription based now. I'm gonna have to make the switch most likely to On1 and Final Cut Pro. Thanks a lot for the help!

@lindasalfen7879 10 ай бұрын

Lovely pics

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sksajid4906 Жыл бұрын

1. Teach us how to blande two Images. 2. What about stock video graphy in 2023 ? 3. How to creat set of Images in shutterstock?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z69ofc-r073OdaM.html

@larryglatt2548 10 ай бұрын

Taking advantage of your generosity I'm asking; where you the YT presenter that said that there was a free to the public site that does pay based on donations or something similar? Thank you

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

I don’t think that was me, I’m not aware of any agencies that pay via donation

@larryglatt2548 10 ай бұрын

@@wollertzThanks anyway

@sofiabanda4492 Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@wollertz Ай бұрын

Of course 🙂

@jejo8450 5 күн бұрын

Great motivation... Can I upload the same photo to different stock platforms, and earn money? Do we a one unique pic - one platform rule?

@wollertz 5 күн бұрын

You can absolutely sell the same photo on different platforms as long as you don't select the option of Exclusive Photo, or choose to become and exclusive photographer with one particular agency

@tim509 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Are there any particular stock sites you would recommend?

@wollertz 4 ай бұрын

have ups downs, but right now the best ones are Adobe, Shutterstock and Getty. I have links in the video description to the other ones I use also

@BartRos1980 6 ай бұрын

Tnx. These are some good tips. Question: how did you find the time to upload all these? I have a decent portfolio. But 3500 images that i would want to upload. I never get more than a few dozen a day.

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I try to do batches of similar images, and I’m only uploading to 8 or 9 agencies, by doing similar images submitting becomes easier as I can also do batches of categories. I also export with all the keywords and descriptions built into the metadata with lightroom so I don’t have to do it with each one. I’m going to try Imatocker studio to see if it saves me time, I’ll make a video after the tests 😁

@BartRos1980 6 ай бұрын

@@wollertz tnx for the reply. I havent tried tags in LRC yet. Tnx.

@wollertz 6 ай бұрын

LRC is a time saver, having everything embedded on to the jpgs is the way to do it! Best of luck!@@BartRos1980

@alfistibrasiliani 7 ай бұрын

so what are ur top3 platforms that u sold the most? Alamy? Shutterstock?

@wollertz 7 ай бұрын

I thought I mentioned that in the video, maybe it was in another video 🤷‍♂ Top Shutterstock, second Adobe, and third im not sure all the other ones are pretty even, probably dreamstime.

@keetala-altmesek8739 Жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner, which portal do you recommend for selling photos?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

I have links to the my best selling agencies in the video description, definitely adobe stock and shutterstock!

@cynthiangai Жыл бұрын

Very good information, thank you. Quick question: do you need to get consent from people in your photos for those editorials?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

not for editorials, if you are in a public place its open for editorial photography

@cynthiangai Жыл бұрын

@@wollertz good to know. Thank you!

@user-lu5gt9wc4u 3 ай бұрын

Great story and tips bro. One question, what about the right of using a photography when are people´s faces in it? imagine: street, corporate photos, etc. Not always one can talk to the people and ask: hey, i took a photo, you´re in, can I post it for sell it?

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! You can post and sell with without permission under Editorial, this limits the use, and the rules change a little but it is a great way to sell photos pf people doing things, editorials can not be posed, can not be staged or altered, its photojournalism, show what happened how it happened.

@DreaFive0 10 ай бұрын

I like your laugh lol 🤗

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

😅Thank you!

@parvee2563 3 ай бұрын

bro just tell me that shutter stock aceept images from canva in this time please guide

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

NO, the images or graphics must be yours. Your creation.

@aadee7756 10 ай бұрын

Hey loved the video ! You made everything clear . I had a question , i am a new photographer i photograph insects (macro), flowers , landscapes , weather , you know the general nature stuff . Do you have any recommendation for websites where i should start selling my photos ?

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Definitely adobe stock and shutterstock I have links in the video description to the agencies I use and Recommend, I’m not recommending wirestock anymore tho

@aadee7756 10 ай бұрын

@@wollertz Thank you so much

@aadee7756 10 ай бұрын

@wollertz sorry for disturbing you again 😅 , I had another question, can i upload same picture on two different websites like shutterstock and adobe? , and also if i upload a picture on a website for selling can i still use it for my instagram ?

@wollertz 10 ай бұрын

yes absolutely, you can sell the same photo in as many agencies as you want, just don't click that it is an exclusive image (some agencies offer that) and don't sign up as an exclusive photographer as far as instagram yes you can but I wouldn't, when you upload to instagram or facebook you give them rights to use your image so maybe do a screen shot so they cant enlarge it 🤷‍♂️

@aadee7756 10 ай бұрын

@@wollertz Thank you so so much for the advice . Much love

@SJCWorld Жыл бұрын

Great advice about stock photos. Can you please suggest me a best camera and lens for stock photos?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

That totally depends on what you shoot, nature, people, events, concepts, objects, travel, etc, each lens and even cameras are specific to subject matter, but I would recommend pro gear, not beginner cameras and lenses, you can find great used options in places like mbp.com or keh.com. the best you can afford would be the way to go specially if you are looking at this as a business. eventually you might venture and do other photography and not just stock, so you will need a good camera and lens

@SJCWorld Жыл бұрын

@@wollertz Thanks. I was hoping if you can name a specific model.

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

@@SJCWorld I'm most familiar with canon, so I would say a CanonR6 or R5, but every manufacturer has their own versions NikonZ6 or Z7 (I've heard the Z6 has bad focus) Sony A7 series, anything weather sealed, preferably full frame, and with pro lenses

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

@@SJCWorld now the Camera is 1 ingredient in a successful portafolio, the camera wont do much unless you knowhow to use it and use it a lot! specially if shooting stock, it will take time and effort

@javierrivera7057 3 ай бұрын

Your foot lol Great Video!!!

@wollertz 3 ай бұрын

😅 thanks so much!

@BoxingTayo 8 ай бұрын

Hi what are the top channels to sell photos?

@wollertz 8 ай бұрын

Adobe, shutterstock, Getty. I have links to the agencies I use in the video description.

@rashmirekha5343 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@wollertz 5 ай бұрын

🙏

@pauldarville3843 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@AnnkurKumar Жыл бұрын

What platform you used for photos and shat kind of photos sell on which platform??

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

I upload the same content to various agencies, I can’t say I sell more of any subject on any particular agency, shutterstock definitely has the most sales followed by Adobe Lifetime Earnings from Stock Photography 🤔😳🤑 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMeJmMqdubLFdac.html

@AnnkurKumar Жыл бұрын

@@wollertz ok thanks

@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Жыл бұрын

Love this but where is it? I like the timeline but do you have a map?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

Thanks! this was all over really, 🗺

@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Жыл бұрын

@@wollertz awesome, thank you! 🤣

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 😁

@arkrish1 11 ай бұрын

Great video!! Here's secret revealed! ❤ Blending is done by shooting first image on green screen, please tell whether I'm correct?

@wollertz 11 ай бұрын

that sounds complicated 😅 this s how I do it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z69ofc-r073OdaM.html

@arkrish1 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much ❤

@cookandphotoshoot Жыл бұрын

Great video and advice, I started stock photography in February, and so far :) Shutterstock $3.53, Adobe $8.56, iStock $2.19, Alamy $0.0, Pond5 $0.0, Dreamstime $0.0its so hard, but I like so much, and I can learn more about photography. I have a question do you have any experience with PixaBay?

@wollertz Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! It took me 6 months to get accepted into shutterstock 😅 and a good year before I had even $10

@itsallaboutamazon9473 9 ай бұрын

Hello! Would like to ask if I can use my s22 ultra for taking photos and sell it to stock images?

@wollertz 9 ай бұрын

You can but it is not going to be easy and you will probably quit too soon, it takes time and cellphones don’t have the best quality, if it is all you have, do it and when you can upgrade to a good camera, cans things will be much easier

@itsallaboutamazon9473 9 ай бұрын

@@wollertz thank you so much

@MJ-Travel 2 ай бұрын

Very informative, thanks for sharing. How many stock photo sites you contribute to? 5 or more? I assume your photos are not exclusive. My Shuttlestock sale is not as good as before, any new sites you know get better sales? Thanks,🙂🙏

@wollertz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes I use 8 agencies with the best 3 being Adobe, Shutterstock and getty

@MJ-Travel 2 ай бұрын

@@wollertz similar here, thanks!