Comments on: How Google, Yahoo and Microsoft Will Change the Business of Stock Photography

By: MLG

MLG — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:44:14 +0000

Yeah, I remember that commercial, thinking, “I think that was the Grand Lake Theater sign…” I grew up down the street from that theater.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 01:11:00 +0000

Nice thought, but I think there are WAY to many photos flooding the internet. I have been in to photography on, and off for over twenty years, and would love for nothing more than to have my photos used for major stuff. Money, well no biggie at first. But as they say, supply and demand=$$$.
Bob. http://www.flickr.com/photos/4pizon/

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 13:29:00 +0000

Now that you're educated, maybe next time you'll be able to afford to get a nicer "L" series lens and perhaps also fund a nice photo trip.

I don't know what you do to get paid, but I'm sure you'd balk at at taking an 85% pay cut or drop your fees to 15% of their current level.

You do some good work. It's a shame for you or anyone just giving it away to companies who can pay market rates.

Good luck!

By: Thomas Hawk

Thomas Hawk — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:07:00 +0000

Wow, those sharks! Hey, but I did use the money to buy a cool new Canon lens and got a nice little education out of it!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:04:00 +0000

Unfortunately for you, your lack of research regarding the proper licensing fee for your photo caused you to be paid much less than the real value. For example, using a prominant stock photo pricing tool, 1 photo for a 13 week national television advertising campaign should license for between $1500 – $2700. I guess you can figure out what it should be for 1 year (52 weeks).

Individuals who “sell” photography as a lark rather than as a means of primary income will always be taken advantage of by the buyer.

By: Thomas Hawk

Thomas Hawk — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 07:36:00 +0000

I’d never planned on selling photos per se, but then I’d never really given it much thought. Lately I’m starting to think though that an interesting business model could be created playing matchmaker between advertisers and top amateur photographers through things like Google Image Search and Flickr and am certainly thinking about it more.

By: AF

AF — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:27:00 +0000

Interesting information, thanks for sharing this.

Just out of curiosity, had you planned on selling any of your pictures, or was the idea totally on their end?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:00:00 +0000

Congrads I remember when I sold my first image back in 98. It’s like a little push to shoot more.. One of the best parts is seeing someone looking at your image in aww after it’s in print ..
Plus, your right the fact that the PR company by passed the normal stock images and found yours is killer ~ again congrads …
MuddyRabbit~