Are you NEW to microstock? Need to know how to get started as a microstock photographer, videographer or vector artist? Our 4-step guide for beginners will get you on your way to selling your digital work online…
Complete Microstock Photography & Vector Illustration Guide
Welcome to Microstock Man, the complete guide for all those getting started as a microstock photographer, illustrator or videographer.
Microstock can seem confusing as a beginner, so we are here to take the headaches out of the entire process. After all, microstock should be a fun and worthwhile endeavour. With our help, it will be.
This is a place to learn the basics of microstock, as well share your experiences in stock. You will find the microstock agency review pages, as well as all the blog posts, allow for commenting from readers. This is a great way to learn from others, and who knows – perhaps someone might learn from you! To make this process easier, you might want to sign up to Microstock Man, which you can do below. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. All the best with your microstock photography, illustration or footage!
New To Stock? We’ve Got You Covered
Whether you’ve got the eye for a great shot, or are already a professional photographer, now is the time to start earning some real money from all those great shots just sitting on your computer. The big question is…
Read Useful Microstock Agency Reviews
Microstock agency reviews are extremely useful for new microstock photographers and illustrators. Microstock Man aims to provide comprehensive, unbiased reviews of all the major stock agencies.
Stock Photography & Vector Illustrations
We aim to provide information that will be useful for both photographers and graphic artists alike. After all, why not provide as much diversity in your portfolio as possible? Vector artists are in high demand in microstock.
Microstock Shop – Score Discounts & More
Fact: Many stock photographers and illustrators are also stock buyers! So we have sourced some deals with major agencies that give you free credits and image discounts. Check them out in our Microstock Shop.
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"...there will be an agency that will accept your work, provided you can shoot sharp, interesting pictures and are willing to learn from critiques." Click the link above to read more.
"...at the time of writing this, 26 out of the top 50 most popular files in the past week on microstock juggernaut Shutterstock are vectors." Click the link above to read more.
"...ignore the allure of increased royalties on offer by going exclusive. For almost everyone, you will be better off staying independent and joining as many reputable libraries as you can." Click the link above to read more.
"...once you see your work starting to get some sales, that’s when the motivation needed to start producing more work will kick in. And with each new batch of images you submit, no doubt your skills will improve, as will your sales." Click the link above to read more.
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