richard_abplanalp

There are many "Pro" photographers on these sites.Many who have gone "Pro" because of these sites. Some may say it undervalues the works. But if the value was zero anything more is added value. If you feel you can subit photos to a regular stock company go for it. Look up the criteria and get to shooting. Then keep shooting as it will be a full time job keeping up with their demands. Then sit and wait for that one sale which might get you $100. The market is leaning towards Micro sites. Mostly for the need of smaller photos for websites. Or for companies that didn't have a photo budjet. Most of the customers on these sites would not have used a professional photographer or models anyway so the "Pros" are really not out any customers. I'm looking at a banner for RITZPIX.com right now. Should these sites also be abolished? Because they offer good quality prints at a much cheaper price. I believe the Micro Sites will be around for along time. Just my 20 cents worth.

Tracy Wrote "If people like Wal-Mart, Oprah, NAPP and others are puchasing from micro-stock agencies, that tells me they are here to stay and the quality ain't that bad!" Walmart uses their own employees as models. Does this put them in the same place as Micro-Stock Sites?

Each site has differant systems. Most charge a montly fee or yuo must purchase credits. And from what I have seen in the forums there are many professional photographers at these sites also. Photographers need to give the customers what they want. And what most customers want are a cheaper way to get their projects done. No matter what business it is this is true. If a professional photographer who is only selling stock photos does not change with the times, more than likely he/she will be the one that is left by the wayside. Just my opinion. Not that it really matters.