John M. Lund asked: Stock photography has always been considered the ugly stepchild of commercial photography.  Originally stock photos consisted of out-takes from assignments…the “seconds” if you will.  The strategy for success for a stock shooter was to get as much content into the collection as possible…not a methodology for gaining a reputation for quality!Bringing [...]

Felisa Rosalba asked: You don’t have to be an experienced photographer, or someone who knows how to sell stuff online, to make money from your photographs. But you do need time and motivation to learn new things.Is stock photography the best option for someone who wants to make money with photography? Most photographers say yes. [...]

R. Dodge Woodson asked: What is Stock Photography?R. Dodge WoodsonWhat is stock photography? To many photographers it is a path to profits. Other photographers find it to be a hole of frustration. Realistically, stock photography is somewhere between these two extremes.There are three ways to look at stock photography. The first is the view that [...]

Groshan Fabiola asked: Selling stock photography to a stock image library could be a great option for you if you’re more interested in taking pictures than selling them. One of the major problems associated with freelance photography on a part time basis is the lack of time. If you have a separate job that takes [...]

Thomas Carroll asked: There are several stock photography websites that want your pictures. These sites will pay you a percentage for every one of your pictures that gets downloaded, each time it is downloaded. Your pictures can be downloaded an unlimited number of times.Many individuals, businesses, organizations, websites and print publications are in constant need [...]

Abhishek Agarwal asked: Stock photography refers to photographs taken by groups of people that are licensed and grouped for selling. Every time a need for a photograph arises, instead of taking a new one, people resort to stock photography. People working for magazines, in advertising agencies, and as graphic artists often use public pictures in [...]