TOO LATE to start STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY? Can you still MAKE MONEY on iStock? | Stock photo tips

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In this video I am talking about stock photography. Is it still possible to make some money through stock photography with uploading stock photos to iStock, Shutterstock, Adobe stock? Also, I am talking about tips and tricks if you want to get started in stock photography.
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0:00 Intro
1:01 Is it too late to start with stock photography?
2:14 Treat it like any other business
3:41 Be prepared to learn
4:00 How would I approach as a beginner
4:07 Make a plan!
5:34 Which agencies you want to upload to?
6:45 What will you work on?
6:55 Start with uploading old images
8:13 Create new lifestyle content with family members or friends
9:24 Create a shoot plan
10:27 Find other models
11:09 Reach out to local small businesses
11:43 Invest back into the business
12:14 Find actors, not fashion models
12:52 Bonus tip
14:40 Conclusion

[@chrismeakin7830]

I’m 56 & finally have the time to hopefully convert my hobby into also making some money. Thanks For your informative vid, it really is a great help in understanding the steps needed to get started. I’ve subscribed, & look forward to watching your other content.

[@LukaAzman]

Awesome, thanks for support! I will continue to produce quality content 💪

[@asimpleintrovert]

People who would tell you that is impossible to do this and and it's impossible to do that, are obviously talking about themselves. They tell you not to do it because they can't do it themselves and that's why they're stuck in the same place doing the same thing over and over again. Those kind of people are dangerous to be around with. It's always hard to go against the flow but it will be worth it in the long run. I'm also into photography and I had my share of people telling me that it's just a waste of time and in my head I answer them back, F@@@ You! What do you know?? Great video by the way👍👍

[@Ava-ph9vv]

The older I get, the more I realise what you say about negative people being dangerous is true. You have to believe in yourself. I wish you success, I think you have the right mindset.

[@LukaAzman]

Yes, exactly, I agree with that, and thanks for compliments 💪

[@mattcarter-bennett]

Great video, thank you. I only have one image on Adobe Stock and it’s been purchased twice already. Total beginners luck and not sustainable but I have more to upload and now have the time to do so. Believe in yourself and be the best at what you do.

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you, glad it is helpful! Great to hear that you have sales already, so just keep uploading 💪

[@danienteaqualcosa]

Great video Luka, thank you very much. I'm a contributor since one year and I sold about 50 videos and about 250 photos, I contribute to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock and Pond5, I hope this is just the beginning :) I'm a filmmaker since 11 years but microstock has different rules and I had to re-learn almost everything! Very helpful, bye from Italy!

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks Alessandro :) Yeah, of course, microstock is different then “usuall” photography and videography :) But I like it a lot!

[@adamkrauss303]

Another great video of yours with practical, well expressed, concise tips that I haven’t heard elsewhere. Just found your site but this new subscriber looks forward in digging into your content old and new. Thanks!

[@LukaAzman]

That is great Adam, I am glad it helps! I will try to do even more videos this year 💪

[@longway5486]

Thanks Luka. I was a beginner on stock photography. I contributed 33 images to Shutterstock and made 80 cents, so far. I'm planning to keep contributing to some other stock photography websites. That's why I came here. Anyway you just taught me your experience. Thanks.

[@LukaAzman]

Great, we all have to to start somewhere! It is great to see some sales already!

[@longway5486]

@@LukaAzman Please do a video on making model or property release.

[@LukaAzman]

@@longway5486 Yeah, I have that on the list :)

[@rekahodossy6580]

Hey! Thank you for your great content!❤ I am starting out as a photographers, but until now I only focused on wedding, portrait, family etc. photography. I've never knew I could actually make money with selling my images on platforms! I mean I knew but I thought all those people who get actual money from it are all already rich Americans (no idea where I got thay from...) But seeing you being successful is such a motivation! I am from Slovakia so you seem so much more real to me!! I am really happy for you and you actually gave me a new goal and new inspiration! Thank you Lukas, you earned a follower and a grateful fan! Keep up the good work and please keep creating helpful videos like this! Thank you!!!

[@LukaAzman]

HEy! Thank you for your kind words! I am very happy to see coments like this one :) Yes, it is definitely worth trying, and yeah, in countries like Slovenia, or Slovakia, it is even easier, because life itself is not so expensive :)

[@marinak.6030]

I’ve been thinking and following everything about it for a while, but now I’m definitely getting into action! Thanks for the helpful tips and tricks !!! 🥂😃👍

[@LukaAzman]

That is great to hear 💪 You don’t have anything to lose 😀

[@gonzaloalegre3775]

I'm starting out as a stock photographer and your videos inspire me! Thanks for the good vibes in each video!

[@LukaAzman]

That is great! I am glad you find my videos helpful 🙏

[@raggioec4745]

Very awesome video Luka! I've been an abstract black white photographer for more than ten years but now I want to challenge myself and explore a more commercial type of photography and I now is gonna be really hard and frustating but is a new goal for me and this video was a very nice inspiration, I hope I can make it 🤘, Thanx brother! cheers from Ecuador,🍻

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you 🙏 Yes, stock photography is totally different thing from your previous genre of photography, but like you said, I think we have to challenge ourselves and also try things we don't know yet, things that are out of our comfort zone! I wish you all the best and I am happy if my video was helpful!

[@jonihofmann3318]

Thanks for inspiring me to keep moving forward with my small portfolio. I am now uploading to 3 stock sites as often as I can. I can't quit the day job, but in my spare time I want to build a portfolio that will provide some passive income for years to come.

[@LukaAzman]

That is great, and I am glad I inspired you :)

[@sgmxinfinity]

Awesome video! 😊 P.s.: great modeling skills you and your brother have 😂

[@LukaAzman]

Haha, yeah, Hollywood here we come 💪

[@AlexSegre]

I can see the benefits that you outline in working on shoots with other photographers - it really makes a lot of sense. But could it be an issue if you end up with very similar images to each other (and competing on the agencies)? So while you have shared the costs, your returns could be much reduced too. How do you deal with that? Or maybe you haven't found it such a problem?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, there are pros and cons here, but I think the returns are not reduced much. Most of my best sellers are from group shoots. For example when I was in my first iStockalypse in London, there were around 50 or more photographers shooting very similar images with same models, and despite that, those images made me a looot of money, so I would not worry too much about that!

[@AlexSegre]

@@LukaAzman That's really interesting and not what I would have thought! Thanks a lot for your reply.

[@gasoonn]

hi, this is a great one. suggest you do a recap or summaries your tips at the end for better understanding 😉

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks man, that is actually a really good idea 👍

[@marpop99]

Great video. Just retired so I'm looking to try and make some money out of my hobby. Was nice to come across someone with such a positive attitude.

[@LukaAzman]

Perfect, I am glad my videos are helpful :)

[@perfumesandotherdilemmas]

I just began as a stock photographer, this was a great motivation video. Thanks!

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks for that, it's nice to hear that, and you are welcome 😀

[@adenositrifosfato]

Sept. 2021 just arrived on your channel and really like it. A lot of ideas for me. Thank you for sharing it.

[@LukaAzman]

Great! It is nice to hear that 💪

[@DarioToledo]

Thank you for your advice. I seem to have noticed that in my case work and food photos sell more, probably I should focus on that.

[@LukaAzman]

Glad it was helpful! Of course, if that works for you, focus on that, but also try to shoot content with people, because that content sells better :)

[@alextructor5]

If you need enything to push you to start with stock, this is it :) Tnx Luka, always helpful

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks man, I am glad you think so. That was my intentiom 😀💪

[@statsstrikers]

This video is one of the best around on the subject of Stock Photos. Thanks for sharing, Luka!

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you, I am glad you think so 💪

[@urbanphotolab.project2223]

Great video! I’ve been doing stock photography for many years now as TTStock but what you explain is exactly my dream ... but my full time job gets in the way! 🤔 I’ll have to change that! 😎

[@LukaAzman]

Yeah, I know how it is! Just keep going 💪

[@micheleolla2645]

Hi Luka. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I've been in video stock for almost 2years now, but lost motivation on the road (too much work... rejections... ridiculous commissions, especially from shutterstock)... your video is very inspiring and have been months to find a video like yours... thanks!

[@LukaAzman]

That is great to hear! Yeah, I understand that it can be quite frustrating with all those stupid rejections :) I am glad my video was useful!

[@roobie225]

your channel is the most useful which I've ever seen it.

[@LukaAzman]

Woooow, thanks man, that is really nice to hear! Thanks for the support 🙏

[@jeremyt2374]

Does the waterbed factory still exist? I think it's time they made a comeback! You've really inspired me to get out more and take stock photography seriously. Ive made $49 on Adobe which I'm happy about, and just started loading more so really just getting into it. It's a great way to practice photography as a hobby, and make some cash too. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@LukaAzman]

Yes, the company still exist, so if you want to sleep better: www.maremico.si/vodne-postelje-lectus-stran/ But it is in Slovenian, so probably you won't understand, and they will not ship to New Zeland, hehe :) Yeah, I agree, it is a great way to learn and make some money on the side! Just keep going 💪

[@mariad9804]

Great video! You got me motivated to start uploading my videos and photos. I'm not a professional but I love taking photos and find beauty everywhere.

[@LukaAzman]

That is great! Yeah, of couse, I was also not a professional photographer when I started 😀

[@livelovelaughlll2936]

thank you so much i love forward to your next videos

[@LukaAzman]

Glad you like them!

[@HananiArcos]

Im just a kid trying to reach my dreams lol , thanks for the tips man

[@LukaAzman]

My pleasure 🙏

[@focuscapes3903]

I uploaded my first image in February 2019. I now have over 300 photos and over 130 videos uploaded with about 5 stock agencies. I have only made the equivalent of £350. Since I invested over £1500 in camera equipment over a number of years, I really haven't seen any profit yet. Granted, I don't have ANY people in my portfolio, which may explain the low money, and my numbers are relatively low. The Pandemic didn't help. I know I really need to take my next step..... but I really can't invest any more money and I don't have the confidence YET to hire models. I may have to stick to still life and landscapes for the time being. Any tips?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, like I said, try to shoot friends and family, if you don't have the confidence to hire models. Also, you can shoot yourself. I made some money from images, where I shot myself sitting on a couch, watching tv! And of course, also upload what you like shooting, so still life and landscapes!

[@mr.burgos9165]

Thank you for the recommendation keep doing the great work you do

[@LukaAzman]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 🙏

[@HarryBase]

Great video man, so glad I came across your channel... awesome tips!

[@LukaAzman]

Welcome aboard and thank you 🙏

[@drewconroy5938]

Hey Luka: Great video - thanks for sharing-

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks for watching!

[@miaerasmus4130]

yeah, Ive also subscribed and super excited to learn more about this.

[@LukaAzman]

Great, thank you 🙏

[@fponceg]

Thank You!!!! greetings from Ecuador

[@LukaAzman]

You are welcome :)

[@danajahana]

Great video, like always!

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks, nieces 😍

[@MarcelloSpinFishing]

This is what i need ! Thanks Luka

[@LukaAzman]

You are welcome 😁

[@fischek]

Thanks a lot for a very inspiring and informative vid. I am 46, from Belgrade and am finally trying to give it a go.

[@LukaAzman]

Awesome! I know a lot of really great contributors from Serbia, so just give it a go!

[@ImJussSumGirl]

I Just got accepted into Istock by Getty's as non-exclusive which is good because of school and work I dont have a lot of free time. but your video has helped me to figure out how to make more time. Thank you! :)

[@LukaAzman]

Hey, that is great! It is really nice to hear my videos are helpful to people! Yeah, time is usually a problem, especially because in the beginning you don't get anything in return :) But just keep going 💪

[@ImJussSumGirl]

@@LukaAzman Thank you I will!!!

[@CoolProductsExpress]

brilliant information, brilliant edit, well done mate!!!

[@LukaAzman]

Much appreciated! 🙏

[@bee4472]

Great video Dexter !! I like that you didn’t listen to Na-sayers. pretty inspirational.

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks Dee Dee 😀

[@mikecranephotography]

Awesome work Luka. Hopefully see you at the next Lypse. I just started a channel too.

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks! Yeah, I hope that the next Lypse will be soon. I haven't travel for a while now :) Just watched videos on your channel! Great stuff 👍

[@bvbfx]

Hvala. Dobri nasveti 🤙

[@LukaAzman]

Me veseli, če kej pomaga 😀

[@tijaazman5787]

Another great video!

[@LukaAzman]

💪 Thank you 🙏

[@CoolProductsExpress]

such a cool setup, nice video!!!

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks!

[@zjgvergara]

This is true. It took me years to start making consistent income.

[@LukaAzman]

Exactly! It just doesn't go very fast :)

[@1stTNP]

Great to see your video Luka, I'm a fellow istock exclusive contributor. Great advice thru and thru this video.

[@LukaAzman]

Hey Tim, thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@PeteLeong]

Great info Luka!

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you 💪

[@SasaBMejas-ge9be]

Bravo Luka. Great video 👏

[@LukaAzman]

Hvala Saša 😁

[@rokvilhar2987]

Kul video, hvala za motivacijo!

[@LukaAzman]

Ni za kej, upam da pomaga 💪

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great info, and thanks for sharing.

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuperBatista2]

Great Video Luka

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@larissaelkotob610]

Such a great video. Thank you!

[@LukaAzman]

You are so welcome!

[@mikezaimis]

Am planing a nft project by photography. Nice info my friend!

[@LukaAzman]

Cool, thanks

[@aaronweiss5044]

Thanks for the valuable advice. You are a tough guy.

[@LukaAzman]

My pleasure! 💪

[@minetzahirovic2306]

Hello Luka, can you show the complete process of photo processing in the lightroom in the next video

[@LukaAzman]

Hey, yeah, I have that planned for one of my upcoming videos. I can't say it will be the next video, but it will be soon 😀

[@elenaolesik2654]

Thanks a lot for this information!

[@LukaAzman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aw1091]

Thank you such wonderful tips😊.

[@LukaAzman]

Most welcome 😊 I am glad they are useful!

[@astrorickym5300]

One of the things which hinder me to product videos is how to delete logos and other stuff. For instance, at 9:50, how did you manage to have all laptops w/o logo?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, in videos, it is really hard to erase logos. That is why if I am shooting videos, I cover all the logos on the shoot. In this particular clip, you can see that there are stickers over all the logos on computers. I can remove logos in post if the camera is on a tripod, or if there is just a little bit camera movement, but it is just so much easier to do cover them on the shoot.

[@margirelaxation5786]

thankyou for sharring

[@LukaAzman]

You are welcome :)

[@interstellaraviator6437]

Hvala za nasvet. Mislim, da bom začel z Istockom, Shutterstockom, Adobe Stockom. kaj misliš o tem?

[@LukaAzman]

Ni za kaj! JA, s tem bi tudi jaz začel, če bi zdaj štartal :)

[@lucasdeaver9192]

As someone who downloads pictures of people in offices a lot. I NEVER look for the smiling person. Especially if they're looking at the camera. Its sooo cheesy and cliche. I work in an office and the only time we're all smiling is when we're making fun of the boss. I look for the thoughtful or concentrating person. A professional attitude. If two people in a shot, have them engaged in discussion. Also don't have them holding printouts of fake charts. They may look colorful and interesting but its too unrealistic. We don't print anything any more.

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks, it is always nice to hear opinion from someone who is buying images. But I have sold a lot of images where people are smiling. But yeah, I totally understand that there is a market for thoughtful, serious people. So I think you have to shoot both.

[@Gadrosful]

Thanks a lot. What gears as a start up you will recommend. Love from Nigeria. Peace!

[@LukaAzman]

No problem :) Well, that is hard to say, it really depends on your budget. I started with Nikon d90, so crop sized dslr, and then later moved to full frame. Of corse, now it makes sense to start with mirrorless camera, but it is really hard to say which one.

[@090sandeep]

Thank you for this amazing video, my goal for September month is to upload 500 Images from my previous pics. I am not shooting any new pictures this month. Just planning to upload as much as I can do and learn the processes before going ahead.

[@LukaAzman]

I am glad you liked it! Awesome, that is a nice goal, I hope you reach it!

[@champboehm7863]

Thank you so much for this.

[@LukaAzman]

You are so welcome!

[@billypubgplayer2708]

I love your videos bro your vidéos are reall I feel like u are inside my head and your videos are the solutions for me

[@LukaAzman]

Glad to hear that, thanks 🙏

[@natanjimenez]

thanks a lot Luka!

[@LukaAzman]

You're welcome! 🙏

[@marcelmorin9]

Thank you for the great insight ....

[@LukaAzman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@koshikain8833]

great man thanks

[@LukaAzman]

💪

[@fabilahbaharom6692]

very honest sharing man. i like it.

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks 💪

[@moapnr]

Sir.... i take photo from phone but it keep on rejected...... When I upload..... Sir which camera and app did u use for that... editing... please help me out... ❤️

[@LukaAzman]

Well, I am not sure on which site you upload, but iStock is accepting phone images. Maybe some sites are more strict about quality. But I use native camera app, or Lightroom app on my phone to shoot!

[@juanitod2496]

Buen video amigo!! congrats! Lep Pozdrav..

[@LukaAzman]

Hey, hvala 💪

[@alexanderbakos5306]

Amazing video, I have a quick question. If you become exclusive to one site can you still post different pictures on another site or are you as an individual locked to that site?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, probably it depends on the site. Until recently I thought that you can't post any images on other stock sites if you are exclusive on iStock for example. But recently I got a comment that that is not true. So I am not 100% sure. Because everybody were saying that you can't sell any images on other sites under RF license. So, I will have to check that! But you can sell images under RM license on other sites, of you can sell prints, or mugs, or t-shirts with your images.

[@gianlucafortunato]

Great thank you

[@LukaAzman]

You are welcome!

[@lonniepaulson7031]

How much do you pay actors?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, it really depends from country to country and how much experience that actor has, if he has a unique look,... so it can be from 10 - 50$ per hour.

[@focussoundfactoryfocusstud6733]

Very nice lighting!

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you :)

[@christopheles]

This is very helpful, thank you. What are your thoughts on Alamy?

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you! Well, I don't have any experience on Alamy, so I can't help you with that! But if you are not exlusive contributor somewhere, you can try it and see :)

[@christopheles]

@@LukaAzman Thanks for your reply. Depending on your time you might want to look into it. More revenue stream! (I myself have yet to explore it but others are swearing by it)

[@LukaAzman]

@@christopheles Yeah, actually I am exclusive contributor on Stock, so I can't upload to other sites! And that works for me!

[@christopheles]

@@LukaAzman That's right you said that, my mistake. Cheers, following!

[@zindeehegseth]

You make me encourage to post my artwork 🤗👍… Thanks

[@LukaAzman]

Perfect, just do it 💪

[@duskoerbus3374]

Hvala za nasvete ...

[@LukaAzman]

Ni za kej, z veseljem! 😀

[@Cosaamia]

Great video thanks.

[@LukaAzman]

Glad you liked it! 💪

[@praskozorje]

After 1,200 photos (over a period of 16 months, 70-80 photos a month), I have $ 40 a month. Can I expect $ 300 or $ 400 a month in 3 years? I plan to upload up to 100 photos a month

[@LukaAzman]

Well, of course you can! But again, it depends on the content. If you are shooting nature, it is a lot harder. If you are shooting lifestyle content, you can expect even more!

[@MicanoTV]

that's extremelly useful , in you opinion how many uploaded photos do i need to start to see around 60 USD per month on all of the 3 websites combined ?

[@LukaAzman]

That is impossible to say, hehe 😂 It can be 2 images or it can be 1000. Depends on the topic, quality, keywords,...

[@hafizurmahdi5284]

Hey Luka, I have a question, my friend. Can I upload images both on stock sites and on my Instagram? On stocks, because it's the job and on Instagram to keep my feed alive

[@LukaAzman]

Yes, of course, no problem at all, you can post your images wherever you want, especially if you are not exclusive contributor!

[@QuizNow18]

very nice video thanks

[@LukaAzman]

Most welcome

[@womansworkproductionco]

Great ideas!

[@LukaAzman]

Glad you like them, thanks 🙏

[@ohugoborges]

Hello Luka. Thanx for the video. Very nice tips indeed. I have some questions: I'm a videographer who also shoot stills, right know I'm in 4 agencies and studying to become exclusive or not. Do you think the platform algorithms work equally for video and photo? The number of sold photos help in the contributor account?? Or the universe of videos and photos are independent? Selling photos helps in selling videos? Thanx again.

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you 😁 I think that photos and videos are separated. I don’t think that many photo downloads helps with your video performance. That is my opinion because there was a period when I didn’t upload much video content, and sales went down a little bit - only video sales. Also, you can decide to be exclusive for photos and not exclusive for video, or vice versa, so I believe it is a separate thing. But that is my opinion :) But yeah, I know exclusivity can be a hard decision!

[@ohugoborges]

@@LukaAzman Ok. Thanx for the answer.

[@matjazlesjak9374]

Awesome content

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks man 👊

[@maurizioabbate4484]

hello, can I decide the prices of the photos that I put up for sale on microstock sites? Or are the prices set directly on the site? Thank you

[@LukaAzman]

Prices are set by microstock sites. Maybe on some sites you can set the prices but on most of them you can't!

[@Hemotion21]

I saw your channel yesterday and today I subscribe it because of good content. I just want to know how can a photographer make some money for basics expences if he just started photography?????

[@LukaAzman]

Nice to hear that, thanks 🙏 Well, you can always start with stock photography without any expenses. You can shoot cityscapes, nature, friends,... and just upload images to stock sites. It is free!

[@miaerasmus4130]

Thanks for the info. I am not sure, please advise, you mentioned that I can edit the other photos and add them again. just checking, does that mean as I understand from the video, that can edit any photo on the site and add it towards mine. Please help. Im brand new in this, and would like to start with it. THX.

[@LukaAzman]

Thanks! No no, you can't download content from others and use it as your own! you can only upload your own content!

[@kkobawski]

What if I just want to do stock photography as a side hustle, instead of a full-time job? My goal is to be able to make about $300-400 from it per month, while only doing it on the weekend and some weekdays. Is this possible?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, yes, of course! A lot of people are doing a stock photography part time, to make a bit of money on the side.

[@stablizershock]

Is product photography sells on stock websites? I am interested in doing product photography.

[@LukaAzman]

Well, it depends what kind of product photography and how good you are, hehe :) I would suggest you try to upload some images and you will see. It certainly cant hurt, but I doubt that you will make a living out of it. But I can be wrong of course. Just keep in mind, if you are shooting specific products, like parfume bottles, or other specific products, those images can get rejected, because they are just too specific.

[@pikseloyunlar6913]

hi , thank u for all amazing tuts, i want to ask some questions about dji mini 2, because of my budget limits, i can buy just mini 2 but my aim selling footages on stocksites, so if u say me, mini 2 not enough for stock sites , i will wait and save some money for mavic air 2 :/ ((i wont shoot evening videos ...just daylights and nature...)) thanks

[@LukaAzman]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Well, that is hard to say, but I would definetely go with Air 2S. But of course, it all depends on the budget. Air 2S has much bigger sensor, so the image quality is much better. Of course, if you are shooting at daylight, both are fine. You can sell videos from both drones, but if you want to pull the shadows up and play with color grading, Air 2s is much better. Also you get 4k 60fps for that slow motion shots if you need and also 20MP images. That is what I would do, but yeah, Air 2s it is around twice the price of Mini2

[@pikseloyunlar6913]

@@LukaAzman thanks for answer

[@elcasanelles5806]

Too bad you did not make this video when I started.

[@LukaAzman]

Hehe, thanks man, yeah, I wish there were more videos like these when I started too 😁

[@drjahanzeb1135]

You encourage me...

[@LukaAzman]

Thank you 💪

[@gabyazu5481]

Hello! I'm new to all this so have a question, how do you get paid? Can I use Paypal? I'm from Central America so I don't have a bank account in dollars, do I need one? Great video! I found it very useful :D

[@LukaAzman]

Well, there are few different ways, and you don't need USD account 😀 You cvan get paid through Paypal, or you can order Payoneer prepaid mastercard and istock will pay you there, or you can get paid directly to your bank account. No need to be in USD, I also have EUR account, and that is it!

[@constantindanieltira]

All your photos are edited on Photoshop? Or can they be sold original ? Thanks

[@LukaAzman]

Yes, I edit all my photos in Lightroom and Photoshop! You can sell original files if you shoot in JPG, but I like to edit my images to my taste.

[@gonzalogomez]

what about Stock submitter Software?

[@LukaAzman]

Well, I am not familiar with it, because I only submit to iStock, so I don't need that, but if I submitted to many agencies, I would definitely look into it. But be sure if it uses iStock vocabulary when submitting to their page, because iStock has a bit different keywording system - they use their own vocabulary, so images can be translated to many different languages.

[@fayazuddin6917]

Thanks

[@LukaAzman]

You are welcome!

[@hafizurmahdi5284]

Anyone else paused the video and looked around when his phone's alarm rang?

[@LukaAzman]

Haha, I changed the clock on the phone when I was filming that 😂

[@PIXELWORLDSTUDIO]

Hi Luka , I'm Ankit a Exclusive Stock photographer from India and working on iStock since last year , I just wanted to know from you that how do you approach people for stock shoots or do you pay every models ?

[@LukaAzman]

Hi Ankit! Well, I am more introverted person, so I don't usually approach people on the street for photoshoots. I started with friends and family, then I met some models, who gave me contacts of other models, and so on. You can also use social media or sites like Model Mayhem to find models. And yes, I pay to almost all models. But in the beginning you can offer images to the models in exchange for model release, so you can upload to stock sites. Or you can find small businesses and you can explain what you are doing, and that you can capture some photos for them for free if you can use these photos for istock!

[@rf5974]

Hello 😊 does anybody have recommendations for the best stock photography websites to use for people under 18? I'm pretty good at photography and would like to start selling but I find a lot of the popular sites require you to be 18🙁 (I'm 16)

[@LukaAzman]

Hmmm, yeah, that can be a problem! When me and my brother started, he was uploading images on my account, because he was not 18 yet. But yeah, I don't know about any website for people under 18.