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#1 Tiger ...Before I debuted my website a few years ago
I seldomly made stock picture sales from my archives outside
the United States. Today it is a very different story and
for those who own the rights to their pictures I recommend
a website design that clients can obtain a clear understanding
of the kinds of images you have available for stock. This
image of Tiger Woods was submitted for editorial usage to
a magazine in Japan. The client was looking for a variety
of images of Tiger to which I submitted some low res jpgs
(10in X 6.5in at 100 dpi). The client chose this image for
use in their editorial publication at which time the High
Resolution TIFF (10in X 6.5in at 300 dpi) was transmitted
to the client, an invoice was then emailed and payment was
made via a Bank Wire Transfer which is common for overseas
transactions. Nikon D2X, ISO320, 1/1000 at f4, Nikon 600mm
f4 Lens, WB 6700K, Gitzo Carbon Fiber Monopod from Bogen,
Lexar 4G Flash Card. |
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#2 Jelly Jam ...Most editors or picture researchers contact
me for sports related images but sometimes I can surprise
them. In this stock sale a client was searching for images
of Derek Jeter. I explained that I did not have any and then
added "is there anything else you are looking for"
to which they replied, "well, .........how about some
marine life." I submitted this image of Jelly Fish. One
might ask, "What are the chances of me having a picture
of Jelly Fish on file?".....to which I might answer,
"What are the chances of a picture researcher who is
looking for Derek Jeter also need Jelly Fish?" Researchers
are often times working for several clients at the same time,
so I ask what else they might need. One Stop Shopping which
is a reason why mega-companies like Getty and Corbis are so
popular, they have it all and while I do not claim to have
it all the sale of this image is a reminder to me to always
ask what else someone might need and to always make good images
even when I'm on a family vacation visiting the sea aquarium.
Nikon D200, ISO640, 1/30 at f5, Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 Lens, WB
Fluorescent, Lexar 4G Flash Card. (NOTE: This was only my
second experience with the NEW Nikon D200. This is a very
impressive camera especially when High ISO sensitivity is
required.) |
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#3 Boulder Man ...This stock picture sale, like the image
of Tiger Woods, was generated via my website from a client
in overseas. The client saw the Night Time Rock Climbing
images from a past Workshop at the Ranch and inquired about
seeing similar images for editorial use. I submitted about
ten low res jpgs that illustrated this unusual sport after
which the client chose one to be used as the magazine's
cover. The High Resolution TIFF was transmitted and payment
was made via a bank wire transfer. Nikon D2X, ISO100, 1/100
at f6.3, Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye Lens with Fisheye Correction
in Nikon Capture, WB 8500K, 4 Nikon SB800 Speedlights set
as Remotes and Nikon SU 800 Master on the hotshoe, Bogen
Lightstands and Bogen 175F Clamps to hold the SB800 Speedlights,
Bogen Tripod with SLIK Super Ball Head and Kirk L Bracket,
Lexar 4G Flash Card. |
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#4 Lone Rider ...This is an image taken four years ago with
a Nikon D1X. I sell many images today that were captured
throughout my career on film or with earlier models of Nikon
digital cameras. Here again the client contacted me through
my website looking for images depicting speed and the human
body. I submitted 15 low res jpgs of a variety of sports
within the criteria requested and this picture was chosen
for an editorial magazine article in Europe. Nikon D1X,
ISO200, 1/25 at f22, Nikon 400mm f2.8 Lens with Nikon TC14E
1.4 Teleconverter, WB Shade, Bogen Tripod with Whimberly
Head, Lexar 512 Flash Card. |
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#5 Michelle Kwan ...I have had a wonderful working relationship
with Michelle Kwan, her family and her agent for about 15
years. This stock sale came to me from Michelle's agent and
is for an international commercial client that Michelle is
working with. My website gave the client some ideas prior
to contacting me via email. Before submitting any images I
had the client obtain written permission from Michelle's agent
for the commercial usage. Once I received written permission
I submitted twelve High Resolution TIFF images that were submitted
via CD at the request of the client. Once the client settled
on this picture of Michelle I was asked to enlarge the 10in
X 6.5in High Resolution TIFF submission image to a production
Poster size TIFF of 36in X 24in at 300dpi and submit that
file on CD to the clients production group. Nikon D1X, ISO800,
1/500 at f2.8, Nikon 300mm f2.8 Lens, WB Daylight, Nikon Pistol
Grip, Lexar 512 Flash Card. |
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Each month I am contacted through my website with inquiries from editors and picture researchers regarding images for possible usage in publications around the world thanks to my website. Each month a variety of images are submitted at the request of those editors and picture researchers to editorial and commercial clients for consideration. And each month I make stock sales from many of those submissions that during the course of the year might total as much as 50% of my annual income. It's a living, and a good one too. If you are in need of pricing guidelines for your own stock picture sales I recommend a computer program called Foto Quote at www.fotoquote.com. Many of today's editors and picture researchers use this program to guide them when negotiating stock picture purchases for their magazines and commercial clients.
Well, ..........I hope you enjoyed this short insight into stock photography sales. See you next time On The Road.
Adios, ....................Dave
May,
2008 (click here)
A Southwest Tour
April,
2008 (click here)
The Endless Winter
March,
2008 (click here)
PMA Show in Las Vegas!
February,
2008 (click here)
At the Ballet
January,
2008 (click here)
One Week of Work
December,
2007 (click here)
A Look Back at 2007
November,
2007 (click here)
Traveling
with the New Nikon D3
October,
2007 (click here)
High Country Journey
September,
2007 (click here)
Walking
On The Road
August,
2007 (click here)
Speedway
Thunder from PA
July, 2007
(click here)
"Arlington National
Cemetery"
June, 2007
(click here)
"Kentucky Derby Day"
May, 2007
(click here)
"Mexico Trek"
April,
2007 (click here)
"Egypt Trek"
March,
2007 (click here)
Transit Mix
"Images From the Air"
February,
2007 (click here)
Ice Climbing in Ouray
January,
2007 (click here)
2007 Year in Review
People of Willoq, Peru
Lexington, Kentucky TREK
Training for the Mr USA Title
"The International Golf Tournament"
"Tour of Champions Documentary"
"Northern California, the FBI and Clint Eastwood ..."
"The 2006 Kentucky Derby"
"Off the Road Picture Sales"
Ladies Olympic Figure Skating
Torino Italy and the 2006 Winter Olympic Games
"Hey Dave, are you going to the Winter Olympics in Torino and What Equipment Do You Take?"
The Holiday Tea with Tchaikovsky
presented by Colorado's Classical Youth Ballet
Landscapes at Pebble Beach:
a look back at 2005
Lightpainting Landscapes
NFL Football
3 Day Photography Workshop
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Michelle Kwan
International Gymnastics Camp
the Men's US Open Golf Championships
The Kentucky Derby
Nevada Photojournalism Day
John Bolin's "The Thorn"
Indoor Track and Field
UC Irvine's Paul Spittle and
the Sports Shooter Academy
with Nikon's new DX2
Broncos Football:
Denver vs Indianapolis
the US Figure Skating Nationals
Portland, Oregon
College Basketball:
Colorado State vs Air Force
Broncos Football:
Broncos VS. Dolphins
Assignment work:
Wrestling
A look back at 2004
Rich Clarkson's Photography at the Summit Workshop &
Moose Peterson's Digital Landscape Workshop Series
Whitewater Kayaking
Gymnastics and more
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games
Athens, Greece
A look back at some wonderful Olympic moments
USAFA Graduation flyover
US Olympic Training Center - Swimming and Gymnastics
Last Month the Masters, this month The Kentucky Derby......I love my job
Masters at Augusta National
The American Cup Gymnastics
NIKON COLLEGE WORKSHOP
Indoor Track and Field
Women's Freestyle Wresting
Rhythmic Gymnastics Nationals
The Glass Flower Ceiling at the Belagio Hotel in Las Vegas
College Basketball
Women's Waterpolo
Olympic swimmers on their way to Athens
NFL Football
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Finals
A look back at The Greenbay Professionals
Monday Night Football the Sports Shooter Workshop and Luau in LA
Photography at the Summit workshop
Portraits to workshops to stock image sales
Lightpainting in Banf
The World Gymnastics Championships
International Gymnastics Camp
Thunderbirds
Gymnastics
The Sports Photography Workshop with Rich Clarkson
Velodrome Cycling, More
The 129th running of the Kentucky Derby
White water kayakers
The Champions on Ice tour
PBR Rodeo
Chris Shivers and Little Yellow Jacket ride for $1 Million
Nikon's featured speaker at PMA in Las Vegas
American Cup Gymnastics
USAFA Women's Basketball
USAFA Swimming
USAFA Boxing
NCAA Fencing Championships
USOC's Titan Games
Air Force Basketball
Pro Football Pre-Superball Stock Sales
Swimmers train at the Swim Flume at the USOC
Much more!
Diving at the Air Force Academy
Denver Broncos VS. The Arizona Cardinals
Olympic Hopefuls Lenny Krayzelberg and Tom Molchow practice at the USOC
