Isn't that the point of a MR? To ensure that the subject KNOWS the photo has been taken, and that they consent to it being used for commercial purposes? It would really bother me of someone sold a photo of me without my knowledge. This is potential [Read more...] posted in about model release

Isn't that the point of a MR? To ensure that the subject KNOWS the photo has been taken, and that they consent to it being used for commercial purposes? It would really bother me of someone sold a photo of me without my knowledge. This is potentially a very touchy issue when it comes to stock photography, especially because the subject has no real way of knowing what their face might even be used to promote. Being strict about this sort of thing is very important... we all have a responsibility as photographers to be considerate of our subjects. Numerous individuals and cultures object to having their picture taken - I try my best to respect this at all times. posted in about model release

I've had heaps of images approved for stock that 've taken using a P&S. If you go to my portfolio, the first 100 or so images were with a P&S - I only got a DSLR about 5 months ago. The next hundred or so, 50% P&S, 50% DSLR. Even now I'm getting a few [Read more...] posted in recommendations for a good point & shoot

I've had heaps of images approved for stock that 've taken using a P&S. If you go to my portfolio, the first 100 or so images were with a P&S - I only got a DSLR about 5 months ago. The next hundred or so, 50% P&S, 50% DSLR. Even now I'm getting a few approved that I've taken with my P&S - sometimes it's too difficult for me to drag the bigger camera around. Here's a couple of recently accepted ones taken with my P&S, however if you do want to see more, I can guarantee that almost all of my first 100 odd photos were with a P&S - so check out the earlier part of my gallery if you're interested (Also, all pics currently showing on my profile page under "most popular" were taken with a P&S).   posted in recommendations for a good point & shoot

I don't really understand the concern or the complaints... it even says in the news on the dreamstime homepage that there's an evergrowing no of submissions at the moment, resulting in contributor limitations re uploads... of course this will t [Read more...] posted in Long Approval Times

I don't really understand the concern or the complaints... it even says in the news on the dreamstime homepage that there's an evergrowing no of submissions at the moment, resulting in contributor limitations re uploads... of course this will translate to an increase in review time also. Just because uploads go up, that doesn't mean that sales do also. DT pay photographers based on sales... I don't really see how complaining about they way they go about business is appropriate on the forums. posted in Long Approval Times