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How to Start a Stock Photo Agency

Having your photographs published everywhere would be a way to get exposure. Stock photography can help achieve that goal. Though success won̵7;t be easy, but will take patience. Stock photography can help get your photographs on brochures, restaurant menus, and postcards. Stock photography gives your photographs a chance to be viewed and purchased by others.

Things You'll Need

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Camera
Internet
PC/laptop
Scanner
Photo editing software

Instructions

Stock Photography Agency
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  Choose from two styles of stock photography. Micro and macro stock photography are completely different from each other.
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  Read the websites qualification on uploading photographs. Some websites require a minimum of megapixels to upload.
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  Browse the net and choose a website you will be uploading your photos to. Fotolia and Shutterstock are just two of the many available.
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  Edit your photos with software. Make sure your photos are sharp, dustless and have no fingerprints. Some websites are strict on choosing which photographs to use.
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  Save an extra copy of your photograph. It's best to save a before and after photograph in case something happens. Upload your photograph in JPEG format, its the best format for the Internet.

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