DOS AND DON’TS OF STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
Do...
… Read all of the small print about submitting images, and make sure that your images meet all of the criteria specified.
… Spend some time researching and keywording your images to make sure that they are what buyers are looking for and that they can be found easily in a search.
… Check that every image that you submit is technically perfect. They need to be sharp, have low noise and be free of lens-related defects such as chromatic aberration.
Don’t...
… Expect to get huge amounts of cash when you start out. It will take months or even years to generate enough images to make significant amounts of money.
… Expect every image to be accepted, particularly when you start out. It may be that the agency simply has too many similar images on its site already.
… Forget to get model and property release forms signed for as many images as possible. This will ensure that they are available to the maximum number of buyers.