If you’ve been shooting all summer and haven’t had time to keep up with your reading here are links to a few stories you might want to check out as we move into the fall.
To begin, be sure to complete the recent
Stock Photo Revenue Trends Survey. Initial results show that two-thirds of the respondents have seen their annual revenue decline since 2010 with the most significant declines in the 2013 to 2015 period. However, 19% of respondents saw revenue growth of 20% or more between 2013 and 2015.
Gross 2015 revenue for 75% of the respondents was $40,000 or less. While this information is a good start, we need a lot more respondents to get an accurate and more detailed picture of what is happening in the industry.
Here are some recent stories you should read.
Understanding Which Stock Images Will Sell
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/understanding-which-stock-images-will-sell
Decision Time For RM Photographers
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/decision-time-for-rm-photographers
Changing World Of RM
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/changing-world-of-rm
New Image Marketing Strategy Needed
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/new-image-marketing-strategy-needed
Why RM?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/why-rm
RF Limitations
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/rf-limitations
Rights Simplified Pricing: Alternative To RM
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/rights-simplified-pricing-alternative-to-rm
Is Simplified RM Really Needed?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/is-simplified-rm-really-needed
Does RM Licensing Still Make Sense?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/does-rm-licensing-still-make-sense
Distributor Sales Of Stock Images
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/distributor-sales-of-stock-images
Where Getty’s Headed In H2 2016
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/where-gettys-headed-in-h2-2016
Over 97% Of Getty Visitors Come To Look At – NOT PURCHASE – Imagery
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/over-97-of-getty-visitors-come-to-look-at---n
Aurora Photos Adapts To Changing Business
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/aurora-photos-adapts-to-changing-business
Stocksy: Impressive Growth
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/stocksy-impressive-growth
iStock Statistics: First Half 2016
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/istock-statistics-first-half-2016
iStock: Downloads Don’t Tell Whole Story
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/istock-downloads-dont-tell-whole-story
Shutterstock Q2 2016 Financial Results
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/shutterstock-q2-2016-financial-results
Offset: Is This Premium Editing?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/offset-is-this-premium-editing
What Does Shutterstock Need For Growth?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/what-does-shutterstock-need-for-growth
Adobe Stock Adds Premium Collection
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/adobe-stock-adds-premium-collection
What Is “Commercial” Stock Photography?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/what-is-commercial-stock-photography
Picfair Passes 3 Million Image Mark
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/picfair-passes-3-million-image-mark
Brooks Institute To Close
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/brooks-institute-to-close
Is Studying Photography In College A Good Idea?
http://www.selling-stock.com/Article/is-studying-photography-in-college-a-good-ide