Ok, long time, no update. My bad. I think the initial surge of excitement surrounding the class, getting new gear, and the prospect of selling online has worn off a little, especially now that I realize this semi-pro photographer thing is going to be some work and I can't just take photos of what ever I find interesting and sell them by the hundreds. But I still love the camera and am still enjoying what I do. I may never become a famous photographer and change my name to Claude, but I'm learning and we'll see what God has for me down the road.
"So how is selling stock photography working out for you?" you may ask. Well here are my current stats at the companies I've submitted to.
123RF.com
Accepted = 0
Pending = 24
Rejected = 0
Sold = 0
Crestock.com
Accepted = 0
Pending = 37
Rejected = 0
Sold = 0
This site is annoying me. It was the first site I submitted to over a month ago and they still haven’t approved/disapproved my photos.
BigStockPhoto.com
Accepted = 15
Pending = 19
Rejected = 28
Sold = 0
Dreamstime.com
Accepted = 9
Pending = 0
Rejected = 26
Sold = 1!
I like the upload form on this site. It's fast and I can do multiple ones at the same time.
So I'm officially published! Don't worry; I won't let my $.35 go to my head.
Showing posts with label blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogging. Show all posts
11 April 2010
25 February 2010
The First One
So, this is that "web-logging" thing that's all the rage with kids these days. My wonderful wife has been blogging for sometime now and does enjoy it so. She's built quite a following discussing the things she loves; our kids, mothering, gardening, cooking/baking, and being "crunchy" in a Conservative way.
It's come to my attention recently that I'm artsy. That disturbs me to the core. Artsy people dress weird, talk weird, and are usually annoying to anyone who isn't artsy like them, e.i. me. But I took stock of my passions the other day. I love to cook, garden, play music (drums), I can tell the difference between salmon and pink (I'm so ashamed), I enjoy a good musical (preferably with hookers and rock music) and I love to take photos. That sounds pretty artsy to me. So this is my blog about the things I love, mainly photography with the others thrown in when I get an inclining.
The title is a reference to (besides Friends of course) the fact that every time I've created a blog, or online journal as I once referred to it, they don't usually go far beyond "the first one". I'm hoping this will be different, will have a purpose. I've been told that I take a good photo. I make my best attempt at it (hence the name) and see what comes out. I don't have much more training beyond a book I read and a 5 min crash course from a real photographer. That being said people have started asking ME for tips. Weird.
So that's my thought. I'll use this blog to chronicle my adventures in imagery, pass along any words of "wisdom" I am able to squeeze out of this tiny brain, and try and avoid annoying all my friends on Facebook with constant publishing of my latest photography attempt. I'll just annoy you!
It's come to my attention recently that I'm artsy. That disturbs me to the core. Artsy people dress weird, talk weird, and are usually annoying to anyone who isn't artsy like them, e.i. me. But I took stock of my passions the other day. I love to cook, garden, play music (drums), I can tell the difference between salmon and pink (I'm so ashamed), I enjoy a good musical (preferably with hookers and rock music) and I love to take photos. That sounds pretty artsy to me. So this is my blog about the things I love, mainly photography with the others thrown in when I get an inclining.
The title is a reference to (besides Friends of course) the fact that every time I've created a blog, or online journal as I once referred to it, they don't usually go far beyond "the first one". I'm hoping this will be different, will have a purpose. I've been told that I take a good photo. I make my best attempt at it (hence the name) and see what comes out. I don't have much more training beyond a book I read and a 5 min crash course from a real photographer. That being said people have started asking ME for tips. Weird.
So that's my thought. I'll use this blog to chronicle my adventures in imagery, pass along any words of "wisdom" I am able to squeeze out of this tiny brain, and try and avoid annoying all my friends on Facebook with constant publishing of my latest photography attempt. I'll just annoy you!
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