I now have 4 photo accounts and one video. One of the pics is already in Eyeem's partner collection, available over Getty Images for sale, in just one hour! We'll see where that goes!
thank you sir, going into 2023 which stock image websites do you think are best to upload to for best returns? Also, have you had more success with video or photo?
Ha, nice video Andrew! Only just yesterday I decided I should explore the photographic possibilities of my Samsung, because its always with me. Was always a bit doubtful about the quality for stock, but I guess you're right about subject being more important. I'm gonna give it a go! Thanks👍
Hi Corine, I use mine mostly for video but its stills are mostly accepted by the agencies. I'm more than happy with the image quality too in most cases. Have fun with your Samsung!
I have around 1160 photos posted on SS. Around 97% of my photos are shot with a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and I still manage to sell 20-30 every month. It ain't much, but it's really nice to see that people buy the photos you managed to snap with a phone. Good luck!
@@DanGabriel09 Hi Dan thanks for sharing your experience with me. That's very interesting to know. Do you also upload video? It could be worth your while.
@@andrewbalcombe1338 I only have 31 videos posted on SS, but no sales in 2 years. Most of my content is related to agriculture (I worked in a farm for 2 years) so that's probably why. Most of my videos are about the natural areas around my city and tractors, combine harvesters, agriculture fields, etc.
@@DanGabriel09 Thanks for your encouraging info Dan! Thats good to know. I have a Note 10 lite version. Let's see where it gets me....Might try video as well !
I have a phone now, but always wanted to buy a mirrorless to start stock photography. I realized that I should try to use what I have currently 1st, rather than buying new stuff that will only regret later. I have 1 question tho, if you were to upgrade from the Iphone SE to a better camera, what will u get? maybe a mirrorless Sony? 🤣
because i use the canon system with lenses, I would upgrade to a Canon R8 mirrorless. But if you haven't yet invested in a particular sustem yet you can choose for which one is best for you. Keep shooting!
Great video Andrew, when it comes to video footage, what type of time length do you aim for? I realize it's going to vary but do you often just try to capture short 5 or 10 second clips?
Hi Craig, thanks for the comment. I try to get clips of up to 30 seconds. But if it is longer than 5 seconds it's an acceptable length for the agencies. I heard they have extended the length of acceptible clips to up to a minute now though. Not sure if that's accurate though. Cheers!
Hi Andrew, how about mid-range android smartphone? Do they produce acceptable footage for shutterstock? I want to buy new phone for shutterstock purpose, i have 2 option for my budget, mid range android or old iphone (iP7 or 8)
Hi there, I think the best way to show you is if you go onto the ss website and read up on how to contribute and also to watch my many videos about stock photography. There is one I did with my mobile phone in France and I show how I upload the pics. First you have to make enough good photos, be accepted as a contributor and then you can start uploading. I might also make a video about how to get accepted by SS. Although there are plenty out there.
One of my most downloaded photo on SS is taken with my smartphone Huawei P20 Pro. Photo taken with my smartphone I edit a little bit with Lightroom mobile and I upload it with the SS app works fine.
May I add that a rarely shoot stills in jpg. Nearly always it is shot RAW, to make each picture look as good as it can. Then I save it in large jpg. All the site minimums have been 4 megs. Of course, a phone will only store in jpg, but they are big now, up to minimums.
Hi Jim, the iPhone SE 2020 and up stores photos in HIEF format too. A compressed RAW file. It stores it as a 1-3 mp file and then you can export a 8-12 MP jpg. Not sure how the other phones do it though.
Hi Jim, Uploaded photos usually take a long time before they start selling, unless it's of a subject that is highly sought after or in the news. With my portfolio, I could upload a batch of images and only 10-20% will sell at all. It's very difficult to tell how long it'll take before a photo or video sells.
Hi Andrew, can I ask about the resolution you take your photos in - is there a way of changing the iphone dpi to 300, and/or do you use an app to take photos in RAW format?
Hi Maria, I normally just upload my iphone pic straight from my phone to the wirestock or SS app and they are accepted usually. 300 dpi is often the resolution required by print publications. My iPhone SE has a photo resolution of 4032x3024. I believe this means that it can produce 300 dpi printed photos up to a certain size ( i think it's around 13 inches by 10 inches), which is more than enough for many magazines etc. I'm no expert though, so do your own research. I can create HEIC files in my iPhone, which are a kind of compressed RAW file. I can edit it in Lightroom and then export a 10MB pic as a JPG. In truth, i've only ever used my camera when I know my pics will be specifically used in a magazine. But I think, within certain parameters, the iPhone can be used too.
Hi Jim, You can see which agencies I upload to and how they perform in my monthly stock agency earnings reports on my channel. The next one will be up next week (ish).
Agree with that mate, small, lightweight and easy to carry around. Picked mine up off eBay for around £120 which I think will pay for itself pretty quickly
check out the video on my channel "smart phone photography in France for Shutterstock" for the photo part of your request, regarding the video part of your request, i'll try to get to it in a future video. Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi Andrew! Nice blooming over there! And loved the ending 🏃🏼 I just downloaded the free version of Resolve and I’ve been playing. Wanted to export MOV files because mi old editor just allow to export MP4. I don’t know if that’s the cause of SS rejection 🤷🏻♀️ Thanks for encouraging and teaching using your own learning curve. GRACIAS 🤗
@@edgloris Hi Edgoris, thanks so much for your comment and i'm glad you are using Resolve. Shutterstock accept both .mov amd mp4 files. Usually shutterstock gives a reason for the rejection. Keep me posted :-).
You have given me the needed inspiration and encouragement to do this!
Thanks Jim. I wish you some happy times with your phone camera!
I now have 4 photo accounts and one video. One of the pics is already in Eyeem's partner collection, available over Getty Images for sale, in just one hour! We'll see where that goes!
@@jimwilliams5099 That's a good start!
Always so pleasant to view you videos.
Thanks very much Yvon. It's much appreciated!
Thank you for such an informative video!
you are most welcome
early bird! sounds like a good video, will be watching now! ;)
hey hey. Enjoy Enrique!!
thank you sir, going into 2023 which stock image websites do you think are best to upload to for best returns? Also, have you had more success with video or photo?
SS , AD, IS, maybe Alamy, and P5 . Good luck
What's AD and IS? I understand the others.
Wow.... ur video just encouraged me, also help me to see how i can make money....
Many thanks!
This video is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you for all the helpful advice!
My pleasure Maddie. I'm glad it helped!
Ha, nice video Andrew! Only just yesterday I decided I should explore the photographic possibilities of my Samsung, because its always with me. Was always a bit doubtful about the quality for stock, but I guess you're right about subject being more important. I'm gonna give it a go! Thanks👍
Hi Corine, I use mine mostly for video but its stills are mostly accepted by the agencies. I'm more than happy with the image quality too in most cases. Have fun with your Samsung!
I have around 1160 photos posted on SS. Around 97% of my photos are shot with a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and I still manage to sell 20-30 every month. It ain't much, but it's really nice to see that people buy the photos you managed to snap with a phone. Good luck!
@@DanGabriel09 Hi Dan thanks for sharing your experience with me. That's very interesting to know. Do you also upload video? It could be worth your while.
@@andrewbalcombe1338 I only have 31 videos posted on SS, but no sales in 2 years. Most of my content is related to agriculture (I worked in a farm for 2 years) so that's probably why. Most of my videos are about the natural areas around my city and tractors, combine harvesters, agriculture fields, etc.
@@DanGabriel09 Thanks for your encouraging info Dan! Thats good to know. I have a Note 10 lite version. Let's see where it gets me....Might try video as well !
Interesting video! Keep up the good work :) :)
Thank you very much! All the best!
I have a phone now, but always wanted to buy a mirrorless to start stock photography. I realized that I should try to use what I have currently 1st, rather than buying new stuff that will only regret later.
I have 1 question tho, if you were to upgrade from the Iphone SE to a better camera, what will u get? maybe a mirrorless Sony? 🤣
because i use the canon system with lenses, I would upgrade to a Canon R8 mirrorless. But if you haven't yet invested in a particular sustem yet you can choose for which one is best for you. Keep shooting!
Great video Andrew, when it comes to video footage, what type of time length do you aim for? I realize it's going to vary but do you often just try to capture short 5 or 10 second clips?
Hi Craig, thanks for the comment. I try to get clips of up to 30 seconds. But if it is longer than 5 seconds it's an acceptable length for the agencies. I heard they have extended the length of acceptible clips to up to a minute now though. Not sure if that's accurate though. Cheers!
Hi Andrew, how about mid-range android smartphone? Do they produce acceptable footage for shutterstock? I want to buy new phone for shutterstock purpose, i have 2 option for my budget, mid range android or old iphone (iP7 or 8)
I don't have android experience. But I think look for the best specs, for example 4k 60p. After that, look at the lens options and MP resolution.
Hello Andrew pls how can i make use of shutterstock?
Hi there, I think the best way to show you is if you go onto the ss website and read up on how to contribute and also to watch my many videos about stock photography. There is one I did with my mobile phone in France and I show how I upload the pics. First you have to make enough good photos, be accepted as a contributor and then you can start uploading. I might also make a video about how to get accepted by SS. Although there are plenty out there.
Pls can i have ur contact address.... so i can easily get intouch with you wen ever i need ur help.... i also messaged u on instagram
Waiting for ur reply
@@marvelousagbonyin7357 Hi, I replied 🙂
Ohh.... i haven't seen it yet
Did you help save the bird?
I was too late, i'm sorry to say. It was really troubling to see and think about. Poor animal.
One of my most downloaded photo on SS is taken with my smartphone Huawei P20 Pro. Photo taken with my smartphone I edit a little bit with Lightroom mobile and I upload it with the SS app works fine.
Now that is a result! I edit my pics also on the Lightroom app. It works really well.
Sir what are you usad to sftp mobile....app ...??
I just use the stock agency apps
What’s the links ?
May I add that a rarely shoot stills in jpg. Nearly always it is shot RAW, to make each picture look as good as it can. Then I save it in large jpg. All the site minimums have been 4 megs. Of course, a phone will only store in jpg, but they are big now, up to minimums.
Hi Jim, the iPhone SE 2020 and up stores photos in HIEF format too. A compressed RAW file. It stores it as a 1-3 mp file and then you can export a 8-12 MP jpg. Not sure how the other phones do it though.
When you first put a picture online at a site, how long was it before you first got money, and how much was it?
Hi Jim,
Uploaded photos usually take a long time before they start selling, unless it's of a subject that is highly sought after or in the news. With my portfolio, I could upload a batch of images and only 10-20% will sell at all. It's very difficult to tell how long it'll take before a photo or video sells.
Hi Andrew, can I ask about the resolution you take your photos in - is there a way of changing the iphone dpi to 300, and/or do you use an app to take photos in RAW format?
Hi Maria, I normally just upload my iphone pic straight from my phone to the wirestock or SS app and they are accepted usually.
300 dpi is often the resolution required by print publications. My iPhone SE has a photo resolution of 4032x3024. I believe this means that it can produce 300 dpi printed photos up to a certain size ( i think it's around 13 inches by 10 inches), which is more than enough for many magazines etc. I'm no expert though, so do your own research. I can create HEIC files in my iPhone, which are a kind of compressed RAW file. I can edit it in Lightroom and then export a 10MB pic as a JPG. In truth, i've only ever used my camera when I know my pics will be specifically used in a magazine. But I think, within certain parameters, the iPhone can be used too.
How many different agencies do you put still stock with? How many good performers?
Hi Jim,
You can see which agencies I upload to and how they perform in my monthly stock agency earnings reports on my channel. The next one will be up next week (ish).
Do you post a picture on more than one site, especially if they put it on market?
yes I post the same photos to the agencies where i'm signed up as a non-exclusive contributor Jim.
90% of all my stock assets were shot on a mobile phone.
Thanks for sharing your experience! That's interesting to know.
Which phone you have ?
@@MalikMujahidAhmad I've had a few. Note 8 and now S21.
👍👍
Gimball Dji OM4 works just fine with phone, with this high quality cameras on our days phones indeed can capture a good enough quality videos. 👍
Agree with that mate, small, lightweight and easy to carry around. Picked mine up off eBay for around £120 which I think will pay for itself pretty quickly
I want from you
Pre work to post work on mobile photography selling online photo & footage's
Dedicated video
Please
check out the video on my channel "smart phone photography in France for Shutterstock" for the photo part of your request, regarding the video part of your request, i'll try to get to it in a future video. Thanks for your suggestions!
@@andrewbalcombe1338 thanks ❤️
Hi Andrew! Nice blooming over there! And loved the ending 🏃🏼
I just downloaded the free version of Resolve and I’ve been playing. Wanted to export MOV files because mi old editor just allow to export MP4. I don’t know if that’s the cause of SS rejection 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks for encouraging and teaching using your own learning curve. GRACIAS 🤗
@@edgloris Hi Edgoris, thanks so much for your comment and i'm glad you are using Resolve. Shutterstock accept both .mov amd mp4 files. Usually shutterstock gives a reason for the rejection. Keep me posted :-).
@@andrewbalcombe1338 Sure!!!