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Gave up a day job Now what? - Income report #1

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Re: Gave up a day job Now what? - Income report #1

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Post by nekopa »

Congratulations on the first month! I was interested at one time in selling stock photos. I used to be quite involved in photography in general, devving and printing my own pics. I looked at the istock site and pretty much concluded that the best way to make money there is to take pics of people. I live in Prague, Czech Republic and I was hoping to take pictures of architecture, as they have great examples of all the major movements. How much time to you devote to taking pics?

Good luck in your endeavors!

Re: Gave up a day job Now what? - Income report #1

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Post by kreci »

nekopa wrote: post #3

Congratulations on the first month! I was interested at one time in selling stock photos. I used to be quite involved in photography in general, devving and printing my own pics. I looked at the istock site and pretty much concluded that the best way to make money there is to take pics of people. I live in Prague, Czech Republic and I was hoping to take pictures of architecture, as they have great examples of all the…

It is not about a time for making photos - as you build your base and it is getting bigger and bigger each month. As a stock photographer you must think what may sell for ads and popular articles. Then you might be successful. Architecture photos are not too popular on stock photography sites.

Re: Gave up a day job Now what? - Income report #1

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Post by nekopa »

kreci wrote: post #4
nekopa wrote: post #3

Congratulations on the first month! I was interested at one time in selling stock photos. I used to be quite involved in photography in general, devving and printing my own pics. I looked at the istock site and pretty much concluded that the best way to make money there is to take pics of people. I live in Prague, Czech Republic and I was hoping to take pictures of architecture, as they have great examples of all the…

It is not about a time for making photos - as you build your base and it is getting bigger and bigger each month. As a stock photographer you must think what may sell for ads and popular articles. Then you might be successful. Architecture photos are not too popular on stock photography sites.

I've noticed about the architecture pics. How long has it taken you to build the photo base you now have? And is most of the base still providing income, or do you see it tailing off? Your $500 for the month would more than cover all my expenses out here, so I wonder how long it would take to get to the size base you have now.

Re: Gave up a day job Now what? - Income report #1

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Post by kreci »

tyohn wrote: post #7

I'm sure this will be sort of frowned upon but what about selling stuff on eBay? I know people who buy stuff at yard sales or suchlike and resell it on eBay...

I believe it may be profitable but I am not able to do all of this stuff at once :) And I would like to stay rather with online and virtual goods only (it is to much to go and buy things, then pack it and go to postoffice...). I want to build steady 100% online income.
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