How This Photo Made Over $250,000!
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In this video, Patrick and Lee of Fstoppers look at some of the most valuable images created by photographers on the Fstoppers.com/community Each of these images has made at least $2,000 with many of them making even more money in print sales, licensing, and commissions.
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I had a showing at a coffee shop once. I sold one photo ... to my mother.
Haha that was very funny, I almost spit my coke-a-cola out lol. BTW Patrick you get paid $2 per 1000 views on monetized video's, so the math can be pretty easy and you guys made more than you think off of that one image, based on 7 million views, plus millions of views on the other behind the scenes videos!
She wrote you in her will!
Hahahahahaha
a sale is a sale!
This should be titled, "Two guys blinded by car headlights reading iPads".
Hey, please be nice. Heehee.
I'm in tears lol
Paul C this is Harsh but really made me laugh 😂
all that photo critiquing and not even a simple light bounce on their own video... smdh
I made 20 dollars once. The photo wasn’t even any good, but an old lady liked it. So I got paid.
How tos sell like this
I made $400 once shooting a kindergartner's graduation lol, the grandma paid me $200 to show up for 30min and do the shoot, than the mother paid me $200 for the images on a USB drive. I was shooting youth action sports images of T-ball when the grandmother approached me about taking images of the graduation and I gave her my contact info. The only other funny way I have made money is taking images of rich people's dogs lol. You would be surprised how much money you can make off of rich people and their love of their animals haha.
@@patricksmith2553 YEA RICH PEOPLE LIKE TO SPEND ALOT...and infact won't gooo a cheap good photphraper
And there you have it, someone else has gone pro.
Patrick Smith m
This was actually a lot cooler than I thought. Super interesting hearing the backstories on photos
The guy on the right sound like he is so perfect.
Reason I stopped watching their critique videos, he never gives credit even on decent images.
em.mauf yep, first of their videos I’ve watched n months, now I remember why....sooooo annoying!!
Make a video going back to the original question at the beginning of the video. How in the blue hell do these people market these photos?
I believe it's directed to those in the business of full-time stock photography sales.
I wanna know the same thing! I know one way of making decent residual income is to have a bunch of good photos on stock website like Adobe Stock. I've made like £25 so far and I've only got like 5 average photos on there.
I took a photo of my great grandmother with my first DSLR, it's been 8 years since she left and that photo is still priceless.
Wow! As a retired professional photographer, I listen to you both critique everyone and can only come to the conclusion that you both know so much about photography, lighting, exposure, and so forth, that you guys have made millions in the profession.
Chip Oddo 😂😂 billionaires
I think this is an excellent example of “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. “ Thanks for a great presentation.
so true man - you're exactly right................
Glad this popped up in my feed. Probably my favourite FS vid yet. Not only inspiring but motivating!
"most people make 40k, so he made 10years income" your math is bad..
and adding money he made from other work after this is a ridiculous way to calculate the earnings of this picture.
Joel Silverman yeah that’s more like 2 years
The bad math is just scratching the surface.
He said 30-40k and that the image may have made him as much as 300k so at the extreme end he was correct. Your listening is bad.
@@tykeboy16lol no,, he was adding additional work he got after that picture to that total sum.. which is stupid,, like your listening skills..
@@joelsilverman6899 you specifically said 40k and that the total amount wasnt 10 times that. Either you didnt listen to his actual range or you're purposefully leaving it out to justify your point. You're getting upset over something so tiny. It's not that ridiculous to talk about the business and future earnings a picture has brought a photographer.
Apple likely spends $4600 a day for snacks on the executive floor of the big doughnut.
Marty D I’m almost a little surprised to hear Apple doesn’t own our iPhone photographs.
"the big donut" im fucking dead
Holy smokes, Mike. That image really got some air under its wings!
I spent 100s of hours submitting images to Getty - sending them releases for real estate shots of beautiful backyards - I probably have over 100 images on Getty and I have made , oh....... about $5.36 . I think that guy is stretching the truth a tad.......?? Don't waste your time with uploading to Getty - they used to be a good organization but they have turned into one that only exploits the hard work and talent of photographers and are largely responsible for how hard it is for us pro shooters to make a decent living today - that, and of course simply the rise of digital..
Back in the day when I worked for Getty shooting film, you had to get it right, no chimping back then thus, they used to pay us stringers a 700 USD day rate.....I tell that to people today, and they think I am shooting the shit....I'n not......
As their primary stringer here in Toronto, I would get at least a day every week, sometimes more - ....thus well over 4k a month Canadian for covering four events, many times more than that - Now that is a good living and fair compensation for someone who knows how to properly use his or her gear.......I am not saying I am a super shooter by any means - but technically, I could get the job done and they knew my shots would be in focus, properly exposed and composed......Digital has change the whole dynamic much more than many want to admit......
I've never really sold much (maybe 100 total) but the interesting thing that I think photographers loose sight of is: the public doesn't care about technical proficiency. My best selling photo by far was of a white egret flying over black water nicely reflecting the bird. It's eye is completely out of focus. Nobody cares or notices. Even after I point it out to them it's just "yeah but it's such a pretty shot". Not to mention that a lot of people (at least in my limited experience) don't buy gigantic prints, usually maxing out at 11x16, so a lot the little things we fret over are invisible to them.
Thanks for this video. Inspiring to hear these story’s of peoples successes in the photography business.
" I don't even really like this shot" lmao, my thoughts exactly
Really enjoyed this video. Thank you!
I have a friend who is a professional photographer working for newspapers in the UK. He generally gets paid several thousand per assignment anyway, but by far the most money he makes, is in settlements regarding photos that were stolen and used without permission. Only recently he received a £50,000 settlement for an image that was stolen by a travel agency and used on brochures nationally.
It'd be great to have a video about how to license an image, please!!!!
They do, its called Making Real Money
they have the tuto called making real money , and it's really cheap when you see all the info they give , but too expensive for hobbyist photographer
Jafet, I did a tutorial all about the business of photography. It extensively covers licensing, who to market to in order to get paying work, what is important to those hiring photographers, how to copyright images, protect images from infringement, billing, taxes, tons of other topics and interviews with many industry insiders from editorial, advertising, entertainment, direct to brand and small market design firm that hire photographers. I ask them really in depth questions about mistakes photographers make when bidding, how to handle a conference call when actually up for a gig and a bunch of really nitty gritty questions about how each of their industries work.
Lee, that image of the chair on the beach is back at home in Charleston in that box of your stuff that I gave you recently. There’s a magazine in there that has the ad!
Thanks for the inspiration to take my photos to the next level.
One of your best and most valuable videos ever! :)
I always enjoy watching your commentaries
@5:40 Don't know it this has already been mentioned, but to a guitarist this photo means a little more. The colors of the body of his instrument is called 'sunburst', and well known in the guitar world. And apart from the obvious fact that colors reflect, that can be the only reason this guitar was chosen in this totally cliche of a setting :) Just a little fun fact.
It's great that we don't have to rely on only "pros" appreciating images but have the totality of humanity to appreciate these works.
awesome as always
7:27 Don't mention the perfect timing of a fish jumping out of water. Just pay attention to the sunset!! I can rest easy knowing that I dont sub to this channel..
The fish jumping is obvious....does that one little detail make it an unbelievable image? Technical difficulty does not always mean higher value in the market place. -P
@@FStoppers -never in a million years
@@leonardsmith82 It's not even that difficult to capture a fish jumping though. It just looks like a generic sunset photo. Go look at top level landscape photographers and tell me that photo is anywhere close to their level.
I wonder if he is known as being in a wheelchair and if that helps sales..
I have had photos recommended online were the push was based on the photographers situation.
I remember a blind photographer and a homeless photographer being pushed to me online based on a photo being spread were the story was the photographer.
@@FStoppers you guys are some jealous little car headlight tools
What do you mean, "You Android people"?
It's like exactly the opposite 😂
Ifkr this egg head
Apple losers.
LOL I guess for him it's either iPhone or bust. Lol we need to show him a thing or too.
Which are the platforms that these images could be sold repeatedly and so well?
Going generic is the best way to make money. I've been sorta in a slump the last little bit and this video is motivating me to get out and shoot once I get home again.
BTW one of you best videos!!!
I have a restaurant in Spartanburg (not far from y’all home) and I sell canvases that hang in our hallway. One is of Pretty Place (a wedding venue) and I’ve sold over 50 of this particular one in 4 years! I need to market mine more.
More of these vids please!
what are the best Stock Photo apps in India ?
i have been searching or many days and did not find anything special...
Any thoughts ....
Can't get enrolled in American websites as a contributor, because need to enter all the Tax details, which i do not have.
Need help here
You should say, "You're WELCOME if we pronounce any of these names RIGHT."
I love the Zoo idea 😂 And while you're waiting, you can do Winogrand-style street photography 😎📸
Enjoyed this video.
At 18:00 why are there no tracks in the snow? Is it a composite?
Great Video!
"Anyone could have gotten this shot..." but could they though?
This video is amazing and inspiring. You can do it. It can be done. If you dont even try you wont have a chance. If you do another one of these videos can you please have the submitters include where or how they were selling or making the money. Keep up the great work!
Guys, love this topic. Any chance of making this a regular/monthly subject? Interesting. Good stuff.
@09:05 "this doesn't look like it's professionally lit..." ? ... Yeah because the sun looks like that on a car... 😀
I had a picture of mine shown at the most important museum of Amsterdam, didn't make me any money though, but an audience of at least 150.000 people.
250k?
Gursky: hold my Linhof!
New fan of your channel!! Great everything!!! I know this is a photo channel but I love the SHADE you two throw!!! It's in a playful way
Dimebag Darrel's photo is directly connected to emotion.
Usually photographers are not the biggest consumers of photographs. I like your matching shirts.
This was very inspiring! I’ve made over $1100 from a single photo I made in a minute from the hotel room of a friend here in Mexico City. All of it through Getty Images. And remember they take an 80% cut, so it’s pretty high!
I find these guys somewhat exhausting to listen to
hi I agree with you, you are right I almost find them tiring to listen to as well. I think that its there tone or something. but I agree with you.
i do agree
Love your guy's information segments. Why do people give you such a hard time in the comments? Keep helping us understand the industry. Thank You!
Great video! Patrick you mentioned about photographers taking images with brands being prominent so they will possibly license the image in the future, what are the parameters of copyright law on their brand? How do you publish an image like that without being possibly served with legalities of copyright? Something I've always been interested in but never knew the correct information.
Tyler I believe the photographer I referenced took the photos then shopped the final images to the brand. Usually you can publish photos on your website or blog without worrying about infringing on a name brand and worst case they will ask you to remove them. If you are using those images in a much more commercial setting, like in a television show or selling the images as fine art, you prob need to get a release or remove the logos. -P
@@FStoppers Awesome thank you very much for the reply Patrick! Much appreciated.
-Tyler
With the Getty thing, I am curious if the image has made $x,xxx or the artist made that after royalties are cut up and you get your 20% of that.
Where do you put an image to sell like that ?
The Vegas shot is a composite. The Mtns in the BG is Red Rock. Sorry not a fan of it, Though I do Like the lighting of the strip.
It's basically a daylight shot with the luminance dragged down and the sky removed. The hard shadows on the buildings are impossible for night photography. I do like the idea of the shot, it's just the execution that's baddddd...
Bald Tom Brady better be ready for Sunday's game
Great Episode Guys - just goes to show you that working on personal projects often can really pay off - a double win, not only do you hone your skills but you also put a few shekels in your pocket - cheers from Canada - !!!
Very true. I've yet to invest in a personal project that hasn't at least made enough money back to pay for the production. Almost always the project winds up making money. -P
"1-2 days work" that's funny Lee. What does Mike say?
So is it a competition for editing or actually taking a photo?
An interesting topic for a video that Patrick mentioned, how to get your pictures to the right persons.
Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed...
what is the best site to sell your photos?
“Whatever you Android people use” 😂😂😂
Fucking Lightning is awesome in the studio lol! every furniture is looking awesome haha, is it green screen?
Love your channel and thanks for sharing this. I'm heading out tomorrow to shoot shit that I used to think was unimportant. Hope I make a couple thousand Euros or shit, Canadian at some point.
This is one of the most interesting videos I watched on this channel. Getting paid for an image or by licensing it several times and receiving a good pay absolutely gets your creativity moving? Thanks.
I can't say it's ever worked that way for me personally. Usually I try to remain as creative as possible and then I'm rewarded financially for producing work. Rarely do I produce interesting work when I'm just paid for it....that's why most photographers never publish their client work but instead publish their personal projects. -P
How do people sell images online?
How much did it cost to license the image for the video?
Wow what a lighting...
That Vegas shot almost looks like a composite, I would like to see the actual print - it is hard to decipher on my little laptop monitor
It's not a composite but definitely a huge telephoto lense to bring the background closer. East to West view in the direction of Mt. Charleston.
very cool first photo from mike Kelly !
20:19 LOoooooooLLLL This is worst. ..... ha ha ha ha ha. the photographer must be going nuts. He would be searching his chainsaw and coming to your place lee LOL
Story Time! Please make more Story Time!! MON-TE MON-TE!!
Michael S we have two more episodes we never released! -P
There are a couple more in the pipeline....and talked with Patrick and Lee about getting another bottle whisky and rolling the cameras again. Glad you enjoyed the first rounds
When you say anybody could do this (e.g. the iPhone shot of Dubai), but only the photographer did. I always here people say they could have done eBay, Amazon, or a million other things that made money ... but they didn’t
Right on the money. They did it. Now is easy to replicate but only one is original.
Thanks man! That’s my photo.
I think the point of that comment in this particular instance is that there probably had been quite a few very similar images, and that’s just the one that Apple stumbled upon.
Sean Bowen That’s possible. I think it’s far more simpler than that. This was the first shot on iPhone campaign and there were 62 photos in total from around the world. I think the design team that was hired by Apple was looking for iconic landmarks and overall good marketable photos. When it was mentioned they would be on billboards and hundreds of magazines I asked for more money on the usage and they said no they could just use another photo. I caved to their demands because as a wedding photographer and not a landscape photographer,I think it’s pretty bad ass to be commissioned by Apple. Fast forward 5 to 6 years doing more commercial work. Many clients ask about my client list where it says I’ve shot for Apple and I definitely think it’s opened up opportunities with local clients.
Yeah. The dismissive tone is a bit annoying. I could see a lot of this stuff being used in brochures, etc. The very fact that it’s not too stylistic means it has a broader appeal and can easily be mixed with other photographers work.
Hi guys, referring 2:39, can you please make a video how to sell and license images and success reach out to customers?
Redbubble is more of a printer than a stock photo place. They're a bit like the Teespring of the dorm room poster world.
So, how and where do I sell my photos? I know I have some that will sell very well for sure!
I'm sorry guys, i don't understand: who bought this type of photo, and why?
On which magazine or website have they been published?
Can you explain the process behind it?
Thanks so much!
Tons of magazines, publications, advertising agencies, small businesses need images for marketing and content. They find it through all sorts of channels. There is no one rule on how people can find your images. -P
I wonder if anyone has noticed the Mike Kelly picture is a giant airplane tail fin
The car at 6:20 looks totally like a 3D model ... i'm not saying it is one but it simply looks soooo perfect
The reason they look like this is because each bit is lit perfectly to show off the details. So you might do the front light, then the bumper, then the door, etc. At the end you comp the bits together and do the retouch and colour grade. That's how the ones I've worked on have been done (as art director, not photographer).
@@ricardodafonseca9043 whoa that sounds like a lot aof work. where can i find your work or tutorials ?
I don't do tutorials. Sorry man. I'm a graphic designer by trade. So get exposed to this stuff.
The Bommel look up light painting and compositing
I once tried to sell my photo. People thought I was crazy.
might wanna change the title guys
when you shoot a photo session for a client, how can you sell one of those pictures to... somebody else?
Sorin Gociu For most commercial jobs, the client hires you to make the photo(s) and licenses it for their use and. The photographer still owns the copyright. So after any embargo period the photographer is free to license the photo to whoever they want. In the commercial world the price of a company buying all the rights to a photo is often more than they are willing to spend so they opt for exclusive licensing for a set amount of time because most companies won't use images for more than a few years.
how do you protect the photos you publish online from getting used without proper attribution? flickr has a way to prevent explicit "save image as ..." but once you load the page the image is already on the local client. you can just save it from the assets panel in developer tools.
KL Tah you don’t and I’d argue you shouldn’t. You need to copyright your photos with the US copyright office and if someone steals your photo, you have a legal path to settlement. That’s the wiser route to go than to stamp watermarks all over it, ruin your presentation and lowering the chance of making money through usage (infringing or through proper licensing) . -P
@@FStoppers You certainly SHOULD watermark your online images. It can be small and discreet, just as long as it's present. In UK copyright law if someone deliberately removes your watermark that constitutes the criminal act of 'copyright theft' as opposed to copyright infringement. The potential penalties and damages are greater. It also avoids images becoming 'orphaned'.
Do you know about "Rhein II" by Andreas Gursky. The photo's limited prints made millions 😱
It looks like the "Submit Your Best Cell Phone Photos..." link is still attached to this critique...
Thanks! Fixed
Cold You guys do a video about how to advertise yourself or market yourself so that people really are seeing your work.
I have noticed that my photos that I consider overprocessed are the most popular. People like bright colors.
I did donate an eclipse photo to a silent auction - it sold for $250, the most one of my images ever went for - and I didn't even get the money.
Curious about whether that "Making Real Money" course could also have lessons applicable to videographers. Any one have input on that?
As far as marketing goes, yes!
There are a few differences (in budget inclusive) but the core of brand marketing is very similar. More and more, the art producers hiring photographers are, too, hiring the video makers (or hiring hybrids).
You can knock out a bunch of white copy on that lighthouse shot... hence the high sales probably. - Ad guy.
Exactly. Same with the snowy things. Bonus if it can crop portrait easily. Shooting for stock is different to shooting for art.
it's not only the photo has to be good itself but also the opportunity your photo can be exposed to the guy who is looking for this kind of photo and happens to be his/her favourite...
You keep saying 1-2 days work. That’s crazy. You know it took many trips to the airport, processing the plane shots, lots of time compositing it to get the planes in just right.
I have submitted to Getty now lol
Why didnt peter lik enter this contest lol haha
That would have been so good!
ok I have loads to upload ! I needed some motivation, thank you ! I never posted on getty or other websites. Let's try that !
I'd also like to know the size of the photos.
Two "experts" ripping on others work; that made money. Yet are boggled by what the general consumer will purchase.
Not everyone understands or cares to appreciate image clarity; or if the lighting was studio or natural; or what geek hardware used on the shoot. A blurry, poorly lit or just stale image can invoke feeling and emotions similarly as a contrived image; and that is when wallets open.
Which is pretty much exactly what they said. These were all submitted to be critiqued, why act upset when they receive criticism?
I've got lots of blurry, poorly lit and stale images that make me sad. Buyers -- Open your wallets!
That mountain image at 19:10.... Clean that sensor!
Really interesting video topic guys ! It gave me ideas to make money with my pictures now