Microstock keywording, retouching, uploading and analytics platform LookStat has released a free guide to microstock, designed specifically for rights-managed and royalty-free stock photographers. The guide contains details on how to establish accounts, submission requirements and profiles of the top microstock agencies.
LookStat chief executive officer and MIT alum Rahul Pathak says many traditional photographers interested in learning about microstock often do not know where to start. “There is a great deal of information for new photographers but there is less out there for professionals looking to diversify their stock revenue streams. We wrote this guide to fill that gap, he explains.
The LookStat guide to microstock provides an overview of the segment and details on how to get started. It covers topics ranging from agency submission requirements to maximizing earnings. The guide also offers information on top agencies and other resources.
Not alone in this sentiment, Pathak says that microstock is an important and growing part of the stock industry. For traditional photographers, he says, the guide and the broader array of LookStat services can help. Based in Seattle, LookStat provides back-office support with the goal of freeing up photographers’ time to shoot, while the platform handles tasks such as keywording and uploading.
The free guide, along with special deals for LookStat back-office services, is offered on signup.