Gadget’s Airstream Chronicles

Being accepted is always a positive thing. We all want to fit in. Well, that’s what I think at least.

This morning I found some more acceptance in the world. Dreamstime approved some more photos. Hey, that’s acceptance!

Doing the stock photography has been an interesting journey. Initially I didn’t know what works and doesn’t work as a stock photo. That’s the first thing I had to do.

Once I started to understand the needs of stock sites I really started shooting with them in mind. I’d head out and think of stock versus shots that I want for myself. There’s a huge difference.

So, here’s the process I’ve been going through…..

• Find an interesting subject.
• Shoot several hundred photos in a day.
• Come home and sort….and sort….and sort.
• Select about 10% of the photos I shot to submit.
• Submit them.
• Expect about 40% of those shots to be accepted.

Yup, my acceptance ratio is about 40% at the stock site so far. I’m not surprised. From everything I’ve read that’s pretty darned good! So, hoorah!

Want to see the latest shots that have hit Dreamstime? Click the link below.

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