John Mitchell Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I've found that my "news" images don't do well until they are no longer news. Last month, I had an image that I originally submitted to Live News license for $175 (book use) as regular stock. This has happened a number of times, for as much as $250. That said, I've never seen an Alamy photo in a Canadian newspaper, which is too bad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starsphinx Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I am getting slightly concerned here - yesterday I uploaded 8 images relating to unidentified white powder in a package which burnt a woman's finger, Westbury, Wiltshire - like very close to Novichok and yes the emergency services were concerned. Now it did all turn out to be nothing immediate - the powder was declared of no immediate risk and removed for further testing - but I would have expected some sort of interest in the story what with Novichok and all. As far as I can see from my dash no interest. So sensible question how important a news agency is Alamy? Is it mainly focused on celebs and weather and "fillers" or does it work for breaking big stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Starsphinx said: As far as I can see from my dash no interest. So sensible question how important a news agency is Alamy? Is it mainly focused on celebs and weather and "fillers" or does it work for breaking big stories? It won't show on your dashboard for many months. News can take even longer than stock. As for your second question, it's pretty clear that Alamy isn't the 'go to' agency for news. I don't know whether that's a quality issue, price or what, but I know some contributors that submit material to other agencies and it's always that other agency that is successful over Alamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starsphinx Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Just now, Avpics said: It won't show on your dashboard for many months. News can take even longer than stock. As for your second question, it's pretty clear that Alamy isn't the 'go to' agency for news. I don't know whether that's a quality issue, price or what, but I know some contributors that submit material to other agencies and it's always that other agency that is successful over Alamy. That is useful to know thanks. I have been recommended to another agency which I believe is more proactive in selling hot news images. I tend to prefer to keep stuff in one place but if I am getting stuff of immediate interest I might use the other agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 36 minutes ago, Avpics said: I know some contributors that submit material to other agencies and it's always that other agency that is successful over Alamy. not in my experience.. and Live News sales will usually appear in your sales information in a matter of weeks, not months.. I'm getting last months (June) LiveNews sales to the Sun Online, for example, reported today km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, RedSnapper said: and Live News sales will usually appear in your sales information in a matter of weeks, not months.. I'm getting last months (June) LiveNews sales to the Sun Online, for example, reported today km That's very strange. Mine can take four months and I frequently have to chase them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Starsphinx said: I am getting slightly concerned here - yesterday I uploaded 8 images relating to unidentified white powder in a package which burnt a woman's finger, Westbury, Wiltshire - like very close to Novichok and yes the emergency services were concerned. Now it did all turn out to be nothing immediate - the powder was declared of no immediate risk and removed for further testing - but I would have expected some sort of interest in the story what with Novichok and all. As far as I can see from my dash no interest. So sensible question how important a news agency is Alamy? Is it mainly focused on celebs and weather and "fillers" or does it work for breaking big stories? I saw that set of pics on the Live News feed, they're very good shots and I'd be very surprised if at least one didn't sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starsphinx Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 58 minutes ago, Colblimp said: I saw that set of pics on the Live News feed, they're very good shots and I'd be very surprised if at least one didn't sell. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 ...but if they don't, just move on and work on the next story. Keep going forward. Win some, lose far more... km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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