Newbie - tips for getting started?
Hi all, newbie here. Hope this is ok to post as I’m starting from 0 and have no reference to go from.
I’ve wanted to get into stock photography for years but never pulled the trigger, which I’m hoping to do now.
A few questions:
- Is it recommended to start with any particular platform?
I was thinking to start with istock and Alamy - does that seem reasonable? (UK-based)
- What sorts of images are best to upload as samples to get approved for an account?
I have a fairly large back catalogue, mostly travel images. Are travel/landscapes/destination pics likely to be approved or should I choose something more niche and/or specific (i.e. person doing thing, specific object for specific job, etc.)
- Editorial vs. Commercial - how easy is it to switch/focus mainly on editorial?
I work in TV so understand contracts and releases very well. Realistically most of my images will be editorial only. I would also like to get into news/current events photography for editorial only.
Any advice much appreciated!