Michael Jay Fotograf Berlin

Selling photos across agencies

September 22, 2017
by Michael Jay Fotograf
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Stock Image Stats: Views and Sales

Since some agencies show the number of  “views” to contributors, there regularly is a discussion about that number and it’s relevance. My usual answer is: That’s only something to keep you busy thinking but in reality doesn’t matter a lot. … Continue reading

August 15, 2016
by Michael Jay Fotograf
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How successful are you in the stock business?

Microstock analytics tool StockPerformer(*) has started a new tool: Rankings! As they explain in their blog post on this new feature, users can now see live and in real time how their portfolios perform in comparison to the other users that opted … Continue reading

November 5, 2014
by Michael Jay Fotograf
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How many files do you have in your portfolio?

The end of the year is getting closer and that would be a natural time to check “what did you achieve this year”. As a stock photographer part of that would be to put down the number of images you … Continue reading

April 23, 2014
by Michael Jay Fotograf
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RPI, RPD and the eternal question: What to upload where?

Easter means a four day weekend with no child care. Nice opportunity to spend quality time with your kid. But also a couple of days with limited opportunities to work. Unless you are a photographer, of course. Happy us, we … Continue reading