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Hi all, i am trying to find ways to make money through my passion for photography and was wondering if micro stocks actually works. IM not sure if its worth the time as i have a busy schedule as it is. Thanks all.
 
Of making money through photography? As anyone here will tell you, there is no quick or easy route. Stock photography especially is a long game.

You have to put the hours in, network, hone your skills and if you're good enough after all that you might make some money.

But as you state you already have a busy schedule then you're going to struggle with the above.
 
joshgrace_photo said:
what would recommend as the best way?
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Sell your camera. Fastest way of making money with photography.

As for making money in general..
- You can make yourself lots of money
- You can earn your money quickly
- You can earn your money legally

Pick TWO.
 
joshgrace_photo said:
that's amazing!!
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Oh dear.

Look, the fact is that you've asked if micro stock is a good way of making money (assuming it's for new gear as per your thread in the business section). You were given advice.

Based on that advice you've then gone on to ask a broader question. Again, advice was dispensed.

It seems as though you're intent on making decent money but don't really have the time to put in the required thought or effort.

To a lot of photographers here who are slogging their guts out to try and work their way in and up, that could come across as quite disrespectful. Although I'm sure that wasn't your intent.
 
i don't intend to be disrespectful in anyway, i hope no one percieved it like that. I look up to these photographers who put all of their time in to making money, i am greatfully sorry if i came across as disrespectful.
 
Alastair said:
Sell your camera. Fastest way of making money with photography.

As for making money in general..
- You can make yourself lots of money
- You can earn your money quickly
- You can earn your money legally

Pick TWO.
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I'd like to make lots of money, legally, please! :D


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Guys, please remember to be civil to our Junior members

Thanks
 
joshgrace_photo said:
i don't intend to be disrespectful in anyway, i hope no one percieved it like that. I look up to these photographers who put all of their time in to making money, i am greatfully sorry if i came across as disrespectful.
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Joshua, I genuinely hope you go on to be very successful and earn the money you're after.

I think the general consensus of opinion will be that it'll take time and effort though. And as you say, your schedule might not allow that commitment at the moment.
 
danny_bhoy said:
I think the general consensus of opinion will be that it'll take time and effort though. And as you say, your schedule might not allow that commitment at the moment.
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Pretty much nail on head there - stock and microstock will get a few quid in if you work at it, but it won't make you rich - in fact very few photographic diciplines will , unless you become the next david bailey or something.

the old adage is pretty much accurate - its easy to make a small fortune in business - all you have to do is start with a large one ;)
 
Alastair said:
Sell your camera. Fastest way of making money with photography.

As for making money in general..
- You can make yourself lots of money
- You can earn your money quickly
- You can earn your money legally

Pick TWO.
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Brilliant. This should be a sticky at the top of the business section.

It reminds me of the quote from Richard Branson about how to be a millionaire. First you need to be a billionaire. Then launch a new airline.
 
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