Stock agencies
MicroStock is the name given to stock agencies that sell photos and illustrations for very low price. Photography described as Microstock is a more affordable option for stock buyers, and almoust anybody with basic photography knowledge can be image provider.Compared to traditional methods (macro stock), photographer earns very little per sale but they sell images hundred times and to the whole world. In addition, image stays his property. Only question is how much time you will sell your image. More downloads – more money.
This is ideal for second job or if you have big number of images on your disk or CDs. Microstock photography grows very fast, and you should involve. This site is ideal place for that, no matter are you buyer or seller.
If you need images or have nice and usable photos you are trying to sell, this could be good resource for you. Here you can find a lot useful information about the biggest stock agencies and their conditions for selling or buying images. Also this site grows, so came back and read latest information about stock photography.
If you don’t like microstock agencies, and you think that better option is to sell your own images via your own site, think about PHOTOSTORE. I already wrote about it (HERE and HERE)
To see more about stock agencies use links bellow.
- Stockxpert
- Shutterstock
- iStockphoto
- Featurepics
- Dreamstime
- Fotolia
- Compare stock agencies - for buyers
- Compare stock agencies - for sellers
Before you submit images on microstock agencies, read next general requirements:
- No snapshots!
- For any recognizable faces (even yours) you should upload signed model relase (Minors must have a special model release signed by their parent or guardian).
- Focus must be sharp. Lightning should be good and images must be noise free.
- You MUST be the creator & copyright owner of the image.
There is numerous investment risk involved when you start relying on international financial planning or ongoing stock brokerage trends prevailing the whole market of investment capital especially in forex trades so major concerns should be negotiated through your investment center teller directly to avail more secure investment in stock markets as well.



