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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 06:45:22 AM por Kimdeadman |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 06:51:48 AM por Peanutroaster |
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Have you figured out a trend in the rejections? Camera equipment or bad subjects? Noise, lens quality, post processing? More shooting leads to more learning which leads to better seeing which leads to higher volume of acceptable stock but if the equipment lets you down it might be time to upgrade. I ditched my kit lens when it kept producing images with lens fringe. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 07:04:58 AM por Kimdeadman |
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Hi Peanutroaster. Every time I get a photo rejected, I learn someting - I've probably learnt more this way than all most any other.
My first lesson was indeed to upgrade my lens - I now have a Tamron 17 - 50 f2.8 which I love, it's very crisp.
The main reasons for a lot my rejections have been issues around usefullness for stock, for example photos being too tightly cropped, and also poor lighting in some of my studio attempts. I've also discovered that trying the more complex processing in photoshop such as splicing images/swapping skies around etc lead to rejections - but I think if I practice that I should eventually get the hang of it.
I completely agree that the only way I'll learn and improve is to keep on taking. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 07:30:13 AM por Baldas1950 |
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I had a look at the photos on your web site and I think you surely could find a good way to upload acceptable photos on DT.
Like you, I had also a complicated story before to discover my way to upload images on DT. You cold see this story on:
My blog article
Congratulations and good look for the future! |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 09:19:28 AM por Laqhill |
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You are reading my mail. :D I too have been in a learning process, sooo many rejections, on and off inspirations, but I love my camera, taking pictures, DT, finding where my images are being used, and the people on this site. I'm hooked!! I loved your blog, thank you. Your future looks great!! |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 09:26:44 AM por Kimdeadman |
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Thanks for the comments! I came to the conclusion that ultimately, the best way - and most satisfying way to acheive something is also to enjoy it and have fun.
One of the things that set Dreamstime apart from other agencies for me, is that their feedback on rejections are genuinely useful. I may grumble for a bit, but once I get over that I usually end up thinking, hmm actually they have a point - next time I'll do things differently! |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 11:27:28 AM por Racheld32 |
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great article! I am at 24 accepted images too, and sometimes I get caught up in trying to do what others are doing, but in the end, it comes down to shooting what you enjoy! |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 11:35:18 AM por Cpreiser000 |
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I also share your same experiences and have 29 accepted photos at this point, but am enjoying the 'challenge' of finding interesting subjects to shoot, and then figuring out how to take exceptional photos of them. Keep enjoying what you're doing and maybe the financial aspect will improve in time :) |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 11:51:53 AM por Egomezta |
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Keep it up, upload many more images and you will see better results. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 13:57:53 PM por Peanutroaster |
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Ditto on DT being good about explaining rejections. I tried a lot of agencies when I first started and they would just reject without any reasons given. As far as "usefulness for stock" this comes with time, learning to see like a buyer. Also I suggest to all newbies, don't be afraid of taking photos of people. Start with yourself if need be. I've sold several ridiculousness photos of myself. It took me a long time to get up the nerve for people shots but it pays off. You can create a lot of great images in a short time with models and get your portfolio numbers up to the point of consistent sales. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 15:12:16 PM por Zenonk |
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thanks for sharing |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 16:25:24 PM por Ewapix |
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I can bet that the photo of the policeman with handcuffs will become your bestseller. It is a perfect microstock image. Good luck! :-) |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 17:07:57 PM por Cammeraydave |
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Nice story about your experiences. Thanks for telling us about it. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/15/2012, 17:14:53 PM por Inyrdreams |
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I think you have been reading my mind too! 147 accepted.. almost 400 rejected! but wow.. they looked good on facebook! *L* if you shoot what you love and enjoy doing it,, then its worth it no matter what. My bf complains when i go to the same beach near his place over and over summer winter spring... he says its the same! but its not.. the day the clouds the people the water the light.. and I love that place. keep shooting and get excited about it.. if you have to stop because you are burned out then do so. but its in our blood and we have to do what we love |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/16/2012, 04:54:32 AM por Dumontdominique |
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Nice story on your feelings, and experience ;)
I am new on DT,loaded my first images last week.Only 14 accepted,but I take it as a hobby...
It is a nice feeling though when a photo is sold,sold one very quickly on DT,I think less than 24 hours after it was online.
At the moment I do not have the right equipment,started with compacts and now a bridge.
I think patience is the name of the game,and do not force yourself to take shots.......
You have nice photos on your portfolio,keep up the good work! |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/16/2012, 10:50:13 AM por Silent47 |
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Ohh man..sometime it feels like you said.What is 1000 photos in this days?:)) |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/18/2012, 02:18:50 AM por Jianbinglee |
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Yes, because we love photography, so we are willing to enjoy the whole process of photography. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/18/2012, 12:17:08 PM por Babar760 |
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The fun easy stuff doesn't sell unless it's a blockbuster. No snapshots of your kids, sunsets or common stuff silhouetted. The pros have already done that and better than you could. Goes for flowers and semi sexy shots of your girlfriend. The hard to produce, creative idea stuff will sell. Also, if you own a modeling agency, you'll have an easier time of it. Cameras don't matter that much if you're careful. I've sold lots of shots taken with my point and shoot Canon S95.
So, go out and shoot, throw it on the wall ( Dreamstime ) and see what sticks! |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/18/2012, 18:55:27 PM por Vwimage |
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I think there are many of us here who can relate to your experiences. Although you only have a small portfolio so far, you have a good variety of images, so keep adding. I'm still a small fish but each month it keeps improving and I get excited when I turn my computer on and see that I've had new sales. |
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Mensaje posteado el día 06/20/2012, 08:15:21 AM por Serjedi |
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Never give up, Dreamstime is an useful tool to learn photography, know people, and earn a little amount of money. In my experience, the things changed since I became an exclusive photographer for DT.
So, take it easy, it's just an hobby, don't get frustrated if some of your images haven't been accepted.. you're not the only one.. |
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