3 TOPICS to sell as stock photos + videos | Stock photography in Washington, DC (vlog)

[@NicoleGlass]

I apologize for the bad audio/video quality - I used my phone to vlog while I was out, and I didn’t originally plan to make a video so I didn’t bring a mic or lighting. Hope you guys enjoyed it anyway! 😊

[@MaryMiller-bx9go]

You did great! Gave me a couple of pointers I would have never thought about taking pictures.. thank you! LOVE your insight.. love these video's.. they really help..

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

My mentor has returned! great video and just keep doing what you always do Nicole. You have an appreciative audience who will always watch!

[@dcoltmann]

Good to see you again! A video to two on timelapse photography would be great. Thanks!

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks! And that's actually one I've been meaning to make :) I love shooting timelapses.

[@uzeela]

SOOO glad to see you back Nicole!♥ Looking forward to your upcoming videos... You content is always so interesting.

[@fxguidetips]

Great to see you back, yes please make more videos like this. Very inspiring and informative 👍

[@RichardOldroyd]

So nice to see a video from you, i trust you and your two angels are well. Id love to see more videos showing different ways we can get good stock photos and videos of well known places.

[@mfdacm]

I'm so happy you came back, I discovered your channel when you left and it was super helpful, thank you!. I would like to watch updates of your videos from years ago and I would love to see a video with your opinion about adobe stock.

[@heatherrose9559]

Glad to see you back Nicole. Yes please more ideas for stock

[@rodomoc]

I'm happy to see new videos, I discovered your channel 3 years ago and you've helped me a lot to get into stock videos.

[@NicoleGlass]

Aww I guess you found the channel right around the time I stopped posting as much. Glad you stuck around :)

[@jiml8594]

Nice seeing you back.

[@jthillerup]

I liked that you shared your thoughts of what to photograph and why. More of that please 😊. My own videos on Pond5 suck so any inspiration is welcome...

[@mariolavrador350]

Hi Nicole. Glad to see that you're back. You've been missed. Yes, love to see more videos about stock photo and video. Can't tell about the others, but for me you are very inspiring. Thank you.

[@nikonfan76]

Great to see you out and about doing what you love. Great video Nicole, really enjoyed it, always inspiring.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks so much!

[@yurkas]

Great vlog, Nicole! It's very interesting to watch your working process, example of places and photos/videos you have taken there, keep it up! 👍

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@alectrusler2114]

Great to see you back Nicole.

[@isabelaraujopereira8927]

Good to see you back! I think I’d like to know about the trends in terms of commercial topics and best platforms to upload. Wish you all the best!

[@markcunningham6118]

Nicole, glad you are making videos again. And yes, I like this type of video. Very helpful and useful info and enjoyable to see someone else doing what I enjoy doing.

[@danielle4392]

Hi Nicole, wow you're back !! I'm REALLY happy. Hope your little ones are doing good. I like this quick podcast. Great easy ideas and great comments. I'm always looking forward to your videos. THANK you :)

[@wendynewing8834]

Great to have you back Nicole. Yes, this video style is really interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[@brandonpierce]

I like this sort of video, it's very helpful. Thank you! I'm often at a loss as to where to start on stock photography/videos.

[@L.Spencer]

I never really thought about stock photo much. A whole new world!

[@evansayles1836]

I'd love to see some videos on your editing workflow for stock platforms. Coming from shooting log or with a flat image profile, I'm never sure how far to push things when color grading.

[@NicoleGlass]

I could definitely do that, although I feel like my editing workflow is pretty boring. I don't do too much editing to stock videos, mostly just basic color corrections, stabilization and I'll sometimes slow 60fps clips down, depending on the content.

[@orlandomolina3722]

Yes, please! Keep doing this amazing videos! You have my sub and thumbs up!!! 👍👍

[@dinagalall]

It is great to have you back. Great video! Looking forward to future videos. 😊

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@annerichard788]

Still as interesting as ever! Great to have you back.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you ☺️

[@photographer136]

Nice to see you back.

[@HuntressMedia]

Great video - thank you! Very nice to have you back, feels like...."old times"? I would love if you wanted to talk about the state of the different specific agencies you and others upload to. That might be pretty "involved" I guess (where do photos do better or where do video clips do better, what sort of subject matter does better at different agencies etc - what's the latest on blackbox?). Just ideas...but I love all your videos!

[@LuizAlleman]

Make more pls!!! Also about what filming permits you should reach out for etc, or anything like that.

[@mattfowlerkc]

Glad you’re back Nicole! Your videos inspired me to start stock photography and creating videos about it.

[@NicoleGlass]

aww thanks!:) Happy to hear that

[@fsphotographic7683]

Nice to see you back. I really like this type of video. I guess it would fall in vlog style video. That's not to say that I didn't like the ones where you are sitting in a room talking about stock photography. I'm a stock photographer, so it's nice to see how others approach their work for stock photography.

[@Gorganahfikark]

You are back😊

[@NicoleGlass]

🥳

[@nancyfox6542]

Nice to see you back! Great video too. Maybe you could do a little instruction on shooting time lapses and long exposures? Your walk around DC and commenting is great as there is a lot to see there ! TFS 😊

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it :) Yes I'm planning to do a timelapse video in March!

[@marthadaza7733]

Thank you so much for such inspiring and educative videos!!!!

[@TorGilje]

Glad you are back Nicole :)

[@NicoleGlass]

☺️

[@fotobanky-prodejfotekavide3859]

Thanx Nicole. All the best

[@splendidindifference]

Good to have you back making videos. This is great - I would enjoy seeing more content like this. Most urban areas, and particularly major capital cities, offer a huge amount of potential stock content for anyone who is able to approach the challenge with some imagination and creativity. How about building on the idea with some videos where you explore certain neighbourhoods and areas and set yourself a challenge relating to shooting a certain amount or type/variety of content?

[@EdRoney]

Now that I am retired, I have been thinking about producing some stock photos/videos. As I have never done that before, this video is very helpful. I look forward to more.

[@NicoleGlass]

Awesome, I'm glad this was helpful:)

[@kimberlylewis3130]

Thanks! That was fun watching what you use for stock.

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad you liked it!

[@ubassman]

Hi Nicole, I retired from IT work some years ago and have been uploading photos and timelapse clips to some stock houses. More videos like this from you would help me on my way. Thanks!!

[@genefreak]

Great content as always Nicole!

[@consciouscoma85]

thanks ,your videos are always interesting and informative.👍

[@Raykenn1]

Enjoyed your video thanks for posting 👍

[@jmtphotographymedia]

Thank you for your videos. I'm also a stock contributor still figuring this thing out in regards to time and return on investment.

[@ceen3037]

Super helpful topic. Looking forward to learning more.

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MariahInMinneapolis]

I am open to seeing more vlog style photography related videos vs stock photography 😍🤩🥰

[@NicoleGlass]

You got it! That’s the most fun to make :)

[@exploringbotswana]

Great video, great to see you back

[@NicoleGlass]

:)

[@kimduboisphotographeanimaliere]

Looking forward to your upcoming videos :D

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks:) More to come

[@OpenRangeStudios]

Nailed the shutter speed on that White House timelapse! 👌

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks:)

[@damsted]

Very interesting video - learned a bit and liked it a lot. Please make more.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks, will do!

[@Mark_L40]

Thanks for this, great tips for the area.

[@SALVATl0N]

Hello Nicole, I found you awhile back, and then I watched the video where you said you would be leaving for awhile. I just wanted to say that you are an incredibly likable person. I'm not sure what direction you should take, but I'd be willing to watch you do just about anything. You just seem like a very nice person and the way you present is very accessible. If I had to pick, I'd love to see you try things that you're not comfortable with. Like street photography or drone photography. Watching someone like you learn a new skill is always interesting

[@NicoleGlass]

Aww thank you, this may be the nicest comment I've received! I appreciate the kind words :)

[@MistyFlyingCherryROR]

Yay :D I'm glade you're back Can you maybe make a video about recording timelapses? Will the timelapses shoot with the mobile phone be accepted on stock platforms?

[@NicoleGlass]

Yes that's a video I've been wanting to make :)

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Thanks! This information is so very helpful!

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad it was helpful!

[@99hardhat]

Great video. I luv the music

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information, thanks of sharing.

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad it was helpful!

[@subjectifobjectif]

Great video & thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad you like them!

[@RobertAlvarez01]

Hi Nicole, glad to see you making videos again. Was wondering what kind of drone you have or would you recommend for stock photography/video? Also I found this video very helpful. You gave me some ideas of what to shoot. Thank you!

[@NicoleGlass]

I started out with a DJI Phantom 4 Pro (discontinued) and am using a DJI Air 2S now. But there’s plenty of good drones out there, this is just what I used/use.

[@davemorse8511]

Very enjoyable, thank you.

[@NataliaBrandStock]

Thanks for the very educational video. Do you have any suggestions for the metadata of the editorial material? Or any special requirements? Is it true that it cannot be retouched?

[@joeljenkins1499]

Hi Nicole, liked the informative video. FYI, due to the potential for people using a tripod to mount a weapon on it in D.C., the Park Service requires that you get a permit to use a tripod.

[@bukcity9790]

Maybe it depends where you’re photographing, but I’ve photographed all over the DC area near and inside the monuments with a tripod and have never been told anything by Park Service (or Capitol Police). They’ve definitely watched me, but they’ve never even approached me to tell me about any restrictions. I’ve seen plenty of other photographers using tripods too.

[@naoufaltakroumt6373]

Exactly like this type of videos

[@Run.Ran.Run1]

You're very professional. You remain unbiased politically. Well done.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks!

[@SeanAtalioti]

Hope you enjoyed the Taco Salad Nicole - I need to get out and about like this. I'm interested in how to time-lapse with a camera and to ask why use a camera instead of a go pro?

[@NicoleGlass]

You can definitely use a GoPro too! I was shooting with a telephoto. Taco salad was delicious, thank you! :)

[@extraordinarymoments]

Greetings Nicole, maybe a future video on product stills/video captions/keywords to get the public to view your work.

[@SpaarStuff]

I found this video really useful Tnx

[@melissak9750]

Your district taco bowl! Looks so good - what did you order? I want to try that! I love District Taco too, but they need to bring back their salsa bar...

[@NicoleGlass]

It's so good! I just got the bowl with chicken + everything on it, basically (I love that they have potatoes as an option)

[@melissak9750]

@@NicoleGlass Ahh -- it's the potatoes! I usually get the same thing (chicken bowl) but never tried it w/ potatoes. Going to do that next time!

[@JacobThomas25]

This was great overall! I’ve taken photos around my area of various landmarks and completely never thought about the value that news organizations or other writers could see in them. This really helped me, now I need to get posting. How much editing do you do to your photos on post?

[@NicoleGlass]

I’m glad it was helpful! For editorial photos I don’t do too much editing - just a little color correction. For commercial photos I will sometimes do a little more editing and remove any logos on clothing and things like that.

[@paulaquipel7472]

So interesting thanks for sharing 😊

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wendylucid6049]

Always inspiring

[@FilmshooterOH]

The video and audio are fine for this. I live in a state capital so I'm able to capture some political content but not as much as DC. One the good side, I have sold a decent about of stock of my captial building. While traveling, if I'm in a state capital, I try to snag some footage and have sold some.

[@NicoleGlass]

That's great that you have some content to shoot. Yeah DC is always a hotspot of activity but there's always something worth shooting in other cities as well.

[@sebastrianw.4673]

I enjoyed the video. Good job! How do someone upload stock photos? I might be on in that.

[@ADAtrips]

Fantastic ! Thrilling pictures. See you around, Aloha

[@NicoleGlass]

Many thanks!

[@BELTR.]

Hey! I'm a beginner and was wondering: It's not necessary a sort of model release for people in protests? How the platforms distinguishes content in this regard (required vs. non required release)?

[@GaryStockton]

I would love to do that Nicole, there is so much there. How fun.

[@marcotalianidemarchio3359]

Lovely, thank you!

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcotalianidemarchio3359]

@@NicoleGlass yes!!

[@jiml8594]

Hi Nicole, Do you think the DJI Pocket 3 would be a good camera for stock video? Thanks.

[@jmartinez2]

Great Video!

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joeys1207]

So glad I found your channel. Trying to get more experience in photography and getting into that career field in the DC area! Do you think Stock photography would be a good way to practice my photography and editing skills? Earning a few bucks for practicing sounds great

[@NicoleGlass]

Welcome to the area! And the answer is yes if you focus on both photo and video (video is more lucrative). Search for political happenings, interesting places and find different ways to show off the places that have been documented many times already. Best of luck to you !! It’s a fun city to live in.

[@tracyterwillegar6658]

Hello Nicole,im new to your work and im enjoying your content. When you do get image of people in your pics . Like say holding a political sign or part of a protest .Do you always need a release from them to use their likeness?

[@NicoleGlass]

Nope - just upload those as editorial images

[@tracyterwillegar6658]

@NicoleGlass thanks for responding Nicole. I look forward to watching more of your videos...

[@karlfajardogarcia4422]

Is it possible to upload the same content in all the platforms you mentioned in your caption? Or is it exclusively in one of them in which I have to do it, thank you.

[@chrisfragiskatosphotography]

This was great, my city is not as political as DC, I wonder what would be good for stock photos in San Diego, just beaches and vacation style stuff?

[@NicoleGlass]

Hmm I just did a quick google news search and San Diego had a pretty newsworthy protest in October. It might not be as frequent but stuff still happens.

[@chrisfragiskatosphotography]

@@NicoleGlass Thank you for doing that, I should pay more attention to that stuff.

[@akoto3377]

Hi Nicole, I appreciate all the tips that your sharing in your channel. I'm your new subscriber :) Im new to stock photography, there are tax info questions when you set up an account to stock photo websites...getty images in asking for SSN, do I need to provide?

[@NicoleGlass]

Yes if you want to get paid out you need to submit that, it’s normal - you’ll get a tax form every January from each platform.

[@akoto3377]

@@NicoleGlass thank u so much Nicole!

[@kameratrip]

Please answer, do videos or photos showing crowds of people, for example demonstrations or dance performances, have to use a release model too? How to create a release model that meets standards? Greetings from Indonesia👋

[@FSCHW]

When a stock photo sells do you know who bought it? More stock photography would be great. I have not gone through all of your videos yet but am wondering if you have one on when we need to get people to sign waivers to be in the photos.

[@NicoleGlass]

I have over 50 videos on it so there’s a lot to watch! The sites don’t tell you who bought your photos, but sometimes you can find them being used online with a little googling. For commercial photos (like if you give someone a photoshoot) you need a waiver, I recommend the App EasyRelease.

[@FSCHW]

@@NicoleGlass thank you for your reply.

[@coloradokidd2812]

Love your videos! Question. I am American expat and have a few decent photos, or so been told. I would love to earn some passive income like this, but totally new to the process. I just now tried to upload a handful of photos but was told they are too small. Do you have suggestions on how I can resize my images to the 4 megapixels required? Thanks so much!

[@lloydstravels4905]

what's the rules for shooting photos with people when do you need releases

[@tvz857]

So what stock sites do you recommend. I've uploaded two to Adobe stock and it appears to be in review.

[@NicoleGlass]

Shutterstock and Pond5 for video. Adobe for photos. Just my personal opinion though.

[@lorrettaclarke7430]

New to you on utube so apologise if you have answered this question already. How do you get around licensing with selling well known places. Ie, in one of the videos for instance there are images of starbucks sign and another the white house?

[@NicoleGlass]

You just upload them as “editorial” images/videos

[@davidhunternyc1]

What about Getty Images? Do you upload your photos there too? Thank you.

[@NicoleGlass]

I have not used Getty

[@EvaJ976]

Do I have to copyright my photographs and videos , before submitting them to the stock sites ?

[@thattravellingguy]

Hi Nicole, thank you for this video. It was extremely insightful. I am an old subscriber of yours and am happy to see you back on KZbin. Congratulations on having a baby. May you and your family be blessed always. May I please put forth a question here. I would be happy to receive your reply. I have a picture of the banner of UBC botanical garden outside the botanical garden in Vancouver. Can I upload that as an editorial photo?

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Regarding your question - yes it definitely sounds like that would be an editorial image upload.

[@thattravellingguy]

@@NicoleGlass Thank you for your time in replying. Would it also need a property release?

[@NicoleGlass]

No not if you're uploading it as an editorial image. I'm not sure which platform you're using but Shutterstock has some information here on how to format your descriptions when they are editorial: support.submit.shutterstock.com/s/article/How-do-I-submit-editorial-content?language=en_US Release forms are only necessary for commercial images.@@thattravellingguy

[@thattravellingguy]

@@NicoleGlass thank you once again. I have just begun registering with different platforms, including Shutterstock, Adobe stock, pond5, alamy, 123RF. Still awaiting confirmation from some of them. Currently working on compiling my photos from over 10 yrs that are lying on my hard drive, getting them organised, keyworded, tagged etc, so that during uploading them I have a smoother workflow. Will let you know once I begin uploading so that you too can see my photos and maybe opine on their stock worthiness and saleability. Thank you once again Nicole. May you and your family always have sweet and happy times ahead.

[@wendylucid6049]

Maybe video on length of videos and quality of recordings

[@jmtphotographymedia]

I currently only submit to Shutterstock since time is limited. Do you think this is wise or should I spread things out? My thinking is that I spend more time shooting and less time upload and double down on 1 platform. What are your thoughts?

[@NicoleGlass]

You could always add 1 or 2 other platforms if it’s manageable for you. If you do video then I would recommend Pond5. If you just do photos then Adobe Stock.

[@Sohailkhan-kn8gm]

please tell about all camera gear cost you have

[@shutterreleaseworld]

Considering the capabilities of AI to generate images, do you think this marks the end of the era for stock photography, or is there still a unique value it offers?

[@iandavis1355]

Hi Nicole. Do you ever get harassed when shooting imagery around political events or locations? I'm in Canada and am tempted to head into Toronto or Ottawa to shoot various shenanigans. BTW, your idea about shooting signs was darn good. When do you upload? How long should a video clip be in your experience? (I've only uploaded stock video. I watched a video of yours a while back when I think you said you were giving up on stock photos as there was no money in it.) Thanks for the video.

[@NicoleGlass]

Regarding your first question: only once in my life. There were 2 protests happening in DC, a MAGA Rally and a BLM protest. Someone threatened to destroy my camera if I took pictures. But other than that, nothing has ever happened - I'm usually pretty sensitive to what's going on and I try not to stand out too much. That means I'll sometimes use a small inconspicuous lens or even just my phone if I don't want to draw attention (like when I saw someone burn a car once.... that was intense). Video clips should be 5-60 seconds generally. I often upload 10-ish second clips.

[@iandavis1355]

@@NicoleGlass Many thanks Nicole. Can I buy you a coffee, glass of wine or beer?

[@chair2023]

How does it work with getting people in your photos? Do you have permission to post them?

[@marthadaza7733]

😊

[@hectoralvarado5739]

is there a fee to join shutterstock

[@NicoleGlass]

No

[@beautifulplaces2703]

If you get a parking ticket you can make a stock photo of it 😉

[@NicoleGlass]

Indeed !