Photo Wealth System

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Exclusive Insider Secrets 5
What Should You Shoot? 12
What Can I Legally Shoot?
What Can I Legally Publish?
What Can I Legally Sell?
What Kinds of Images Do Stock Photo Sites Buy? 16
Selling Your Images 24
How Do I Sell My Images on the Internet?
Selling Your Images on Ebay
Selling Screensavers
Selling Sporting Event Images
Selling Funny Pictures
Selling Your Images Offline
Additional Ways to Make Money
How Much Money Can I Make as a Photographer?
Making More Money
Other Customers 36
Field Service Representative Photography
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Creating Professional Photographs 65
The Importance of Lighting
The Importance of Framing
The Depth of Field
Your Camera Settings
Output Options
Photograph Editing Software
Copyrights 76
What Is a Copyright?
What Can I Copyright and Sell?
What Is a Release, and When Do I Need One?
A Copyright Myth
How To Register a Copyright
Success Secrets 81
Additional Resources 80
Glossary 86
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Introduction
Before we delve in to the wonderful world of photography, let me tell you a little
about this guide. This book will teach you exclusive insider secrets about online
photography, the best things to shoot with your camera, as well as cover some of
the most important photography basics. Once you know the basics, Ill show you
exactly how and where to start your photography career. Youll learn about
specific websites that want to pay you for your images, and Ill tell you how to
start submitting your photos to them for CASH!
Now is the best time for new photographers to start making a living, what with the
rise of digital cameras and the ease of converting photos to simple, cheap
electronic formats. With this book, anyone can earn a living by taking and selling
photographs. Gone are the days when the only way to make money as a
photographer was to fight your way into the few available magazine or newspaper
photography positions. You no longer have rely on shooting weddings where the
pressure is on to get the perfect shot for your clients once-in-a-lifetime event.
Today, the doors are wide open for photographers!
One of the best parts of being a photographer in the digital age is the freedom to
shoot things that fall into your range of interests and abilities. Nature-lovers can
travel to scenic locations to shoot the things they love. If youre more into
interacting with other people, you can work in a studio setting or visit peoples
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homes. No matter what youre interested in, you can earn money photographing it
and selling your images if you know where to begin.
Luckily for you, one of the fastest growing areas of photography is that of large,
online stock photograph websites. Stock photos are images used by people as
background images or as one-time-use rights for books, websites, articles, and
other media. In addition to stock photograph sites, this book will also teach you
how to make money selling your photographs online, to magazines, and to other
news suppliers.
In this book, I will show you the best techniques and methods for using your
digital camera to earn a living or to just add some extra cash to your bank account
when you need it. Some of these methods may require practicing additional
techniques or investing in specific equipment (its worth it!), while others can be
mastered by anyone a digital camera and a will to succeed. I will encourage you to
try as many of these methods as you candiversity is a key to success! Some
types of photography may not be right for everyone, but by the time youre done
with this book you will be aware of the options available to you and have a good
idea of which avenues will work best for you.
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