Why are keywords important in stock photography= Without keywords, consumers cannot find your photographs and you won't make any sales. You may make your stock media assets searchable by including pertinent keywords in them.

Who buys stock images= Who purchases stock images? Depending on how you look at it, there are both long and short answers to this issue. The primary users of stock photography are designers and producers, and these photos can be seen in a wide variety of today's contemporary media.

Research two current stock photography themes found on stock websites?= when looking at the website getty i saw on the trending page that their was photos of business men, and wqhen on the website Freepik i also saw pictures on tall buildings where business's are held.

What are the most search for images on stock websites = Shutterstock,Vecteezy, Freepik, Burst by Shopify, Flaticon, PixaBay, Pexels, Unsplash

What is the meaning of rights managed and royalty free = 

Although the quality of rights managed stock is higher, it is typically more expensive, and there is normally a fewer range to pick from. Using royalty-free photos has the advantage of having a single, fixed cost that permits limitless usage of the image.

How much money can a student make selling stock photography = With stock images, stock photographers typically earn $0.02 per image per month, compared to professionals who make $0.05 to $0.25. Revenue from royalty-free sales ranges from $0.10 to $99.50, while that from extended licences can reach $500. The average royalty-free licence sale fee paid by stock picture agencies is $0.32.

Do stock websites have Quality Control = Work out your current stock levels and its value You can use accounting or stock control software to track individual stock items. Look at sales records to find out which items are good sellers and which are slow moving – remember to look at seasonal trends.

 

(A) Getty images, Francesco Carta Fotografo.

(B) The shape of the watermelon fits very well into the globe stand and they managed to make the shadows consistent throughout the image. 

(C) I think there is one light. This being a soft box from above and to the right of the object pointing down towards the backdrop. (The background being so bright and the shadow of the globe being so small suggested this to me.) 

(D) I believe the message is about valuing the food the world provides us more.

(A) Getty images, Roc Canals.

(B) They key success of this image is that the cups blend so well together especially the middle cup which will have been edited separately to create the oval shape before it being inserted into this final image. 

(C) The lighting would’ve been a soft box from (but not directly from) above the cups. The white background blends very well with the cups which makes you feel like you’re in the kitchen but, some of the left top hand cup got a bit lost in the highlights of the white background so, a blue or pink backdrop might been more impactful.    

(D) The shapes and colours involved in the photo suggest the picture is about unity but, the subject matter could also be referring to easy living and appreciating the every day. 

(A) Shutterstock, Giuliano Del Moretto.

(B) The key success of this image is how well the editor has merged the orange into the apple skin, this is especially impressive when you consider the depth and different angels of the fruit. 

(C) I believe there are two lights. One is a soft box pointing down behind the fruit and the other is also a soft box directed across from the left onto the fruit. 

(D) I don’t think there is much of a message behind this image, I would guess that is was taken for its shock value.

(A) Alamy, Vaidas Bucys.

(B) The key success of this image is how well the shock and humour value come across.

(C) The lighting is most likely a harsh light from the left side (I say this because of the shadow on the other side). The blue background contrasts really well with the green and orange of the food as well.

(D) I believe that the image could be using humour as a way to campaign for healthy eating.

(A) Getty images, Lika & Franz.

(B) The key success of this image is how well the editor removed what was holding the weight up.

(C) The lighting could be a soft box above and in front of the objects (the refection and shadow from the balloon subject this). I like they choice of the grey background against the pink and blue props as it really makes them pop. 

(D) Again, I think this image would’ve been conceived out of a want to shock the viewer but, I also acknowledge that it could’ve been made as a way to signify how the stigma of weight loss and healthy living can hold people down.

what are they?.

Alamy has quality control over submitting images, they check the sharpness, noise and look for any technical faults in an image.

What is the average license price for an image on Alamy?

£30

As a student contributor to Alamy, how much commission do you receive.and over what period of time?

100% over 2 years.

EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
ƒ/18.0
47mm
5 seconds
ISO 100
Flash (off, did not fire)

9) As a student, you can make up to £3500 yearly if you are 100% ready to put it all in for it. For instance, you could take 100 images a week and make around that price if all images are up to a high standard.

- The key successes of painting with light in this image is that each area in the image is clearly focused and the textures can be seen. 

Comment on the Colours, Reverse Engineer the Fighting and the Concept of the Image.

- With the light reflecting off of the water and being the only light source, this draws the viewers eyes making this the focal point of the image.
- The water is able to reflect the light onto the nearby rocks which adds more visibility and textures to them compared to the unlit rocks. 

You Should Investigate the Technique and Equipment That Each Photographer has Employed to Create Their Images.
- I believe the light source must have been shown above the focal point of the image as the boarder of the image isn't lit by direct light and is hit by reflective light instead.

- The key successes of painting with light in this image is textures brought out by the light and with the different compositions that are pointed out.

Comment on the Colours, Reverse Engineer the Fighting and the Concept of the Image.

- The lighting in this image helps all the colours and textures as the lines within the rose stand out as well as the lines and jagged edges of the leaves as well as the smoothness of the red and shiny surface of the flower vase.

You Should Investigate the Technique and Equipment That Each Photographer Has Employed to Create Their Images.
- Mini Maglight, Octobox, Two Strip Lights, Scrims and Kleenex.

- The key successes of the painting with light in this image is how detailed the image because of the textures present.

Comment on the Colours, Reverse Engineer the Fighting and the Concept of the Image.

- The lighting has been able to show all the different lines and the green inside making this look like a small cage.
- The string or vine and the wooden stick also made the main subject look like an apple on a tree.

You Should Investigate the Technique and Equipment That Each Photographer Has Employed to Create Their Images.
- I believe the light source was moved around the object so there was no harsh shadows apart from the bottom left of the objects.

- The key successes of painting with light in this image is how clear the details and textures came out.

Comment on the Colours, Reverse Engineer the Fighting and the Concept of the Image.

- With the blue egg reflecting light further away the egg looks glittery but when zoomed in the shine is off of the ruff surface of the egg.
- The nest is also in focus acting as leading lines towards the egg and the shine of the stand also can be used as a leading line.

You Should Investigate the Technique and Equipment That Each Photographer Has Employed to Create Their Images.
- I believe the light is shown on the right hand side but is further away so that there wasn't a lot of light reflecting off of the object but also to control the harsh shadows in the image.

- The key successes of painting with light in this image is the lighting of the objects especially the main light source coming from the top left corner of the image.
- With this image is able to show all the details and textures on the objects.

Comment on the Colours, Reverse Engineer the Fighting and the Concept of the Image.

- With the light being directed in one way the colours go from the middle to the outside making the objects the brightest and the red fabric fade out.

You Should Investigate the Technique and Equipment That Each Photographer Has Employed to Create Their Images.
- I believe the light is shown from the top left corner and only goes in a straight line.

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- https://padlet.com/photostaffcogc/80wt3fbg0cai/wish/2406532325

- The student contributor has 3 different groups for commission:
Group C is when students upload 3 to 250 images in their first year, they can earn £0 to £100.
Group B is when students upload 5 to 1000 images in their first year, they can earn £750 to £2000.
The last one is Group A when students upload over 100 images a week where they will earn more than £3,500 per year.

- In the photography industry about $3 billion is generated each year through stock photography.

- https://padlet.com/photostaffcogc/80wt3fbg0cai/wish/2406532325

- https://padlet.com/photostaffcogc/80wt3fbg0cai/wish/2406532325

- https://padlet.com/photostaffcogc/80wt3fbg0cai/wish/2406532325

- https://padlet.com/photostaffcogc/80wt3fbg0cai/wish/2406532325

- https://padlet.com/photostaffcogc/80wt3fbg0cai/wish/2406532325

- Copyright is the sole and transferable legal right granted to the creator for a set period of time to publish, perform, film, or record any works of literature, art, or music.

What is the average license price for an image on Alamy?
- The average license price is £35 Gold Alamy deal which equals to 40%.