Girish Sapra Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Hello All, In for a healthy critique on my portfolio here. Any inputs relating to what to capture, how well to capture, what to improve (both at shoot and at processing) are welcome. Any views apart from the above which can help me become better photographer are also invited. Please share your reviews on the portfolio posted below. Portfolio Link : https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/xploreroflight Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin L Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) See my reply to this chap. Steer clear of captions like 'This world isn't on your maps and books.......it's out there.' Buyers and Alamys search engine expect captions to describe what the image is. I doubt that anyone will search using the terms in your caption but I have seen stranger things 😉 Edited April 21, 2021 by Martin L 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 As already mentioned, lots of work is needed on you captions and keywords. Also, your images are too dark. You need to brighten them up and photograph in better light. Remember that Alamy is mainly an editorial agency, so try to think how your photos might be used in magazines, books, and newspapers. Some of your images look like personal snapshots rather than possible illustrations for articles. Best of luck on Alamy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Girish, Good advice from Martin. 18 pictures in 3 1/2 years? You need to work out what you want from this marketplace and then commit to it. Maybe click on the blue numbers of the forum contributors to get an idea of how much work is needed to earn a few dollars. Stay safe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Girish, good advice from the others. Just to emphasise on the captions: https://www.alamy.com/contributor/how-to-sell-images/captions-and-keywords-for-images/?section=8 "Before you start, think about the potential use of the image and what it’s likely to be sold for, the more accurately you describe your image, the more visibility it will have in customer searches, which will significantly increase your chance of making a sale." +1 your images are too dark and you need to upload a lot more. Steve Edited April 21, 2021 by Steve F 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Until you seriously commit to submitting images on a regular basis, I’m not sure extensive advice is warranted. People here are extremely helpful, but so far it doesn’t look like you are committed to stock or you’d have at least a thousand or more images submitted by now. Most of us would prefer not to waste our time unless you are taking this seriously, then we’re happy to help. If the fact that you’ve asked for a review means you are ready to commit and take this seriously, that's different, because everything you submit in the future can be influenced by how much advise you take on board and actively use for those future submissions. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin L Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Betty LaRue said: Until you seriously commit to submitting images on a regular basis, I’m not sure extensive advice is warranted. People here are extremely helpful, but so far it doesn’t look like you are committed to stock or you’d have at least a thousand or more images submitted by now. Most of us would prefer not to waste our time unless you are taking this seriously, then we’re happy to help. If the fact that you’ve asked for a review means you are ready to commit and take this seriously, that's different, because everything you submit in the future can be influenced by how much advise you take on board and actively use for those future submissions. Tough love, Betty 😉 Edited April 21, 2021 by Martin L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, Martin L said: Tough love, Betty Walkin’ that thin line, Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaing Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Hi There, I would appreciate some feedback on my portfolio when folks are not too busy: https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/marklaing Thanks, Mark Laing, Los Angeles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin L Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Betty LaRue said: Walkin’ that thin line, Martin! Not sure what that means but I have tried to say it quietly as I'm scared Edited April 21, 2021 by Martin L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, marklaing said: Hi There, I would appreciate some feedback on my portfolio when folks are not too busy: https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/marklaing Thanks, Mark Laing, Los Angeles Suggest you start another thread Mark, oh and welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Martin L said: Not sure what that means but I have tried to say it quietly as I'm scared Lol, walking the thin line between truth and not hurting feelings! I never want to hurt someone’s feelings. I like your nature pictures. I suggest on the man photographing the bird using the phrase “man photographing bird”, “man photographing birds” “person photographing bird” “person photographing birds” in your tags. That only counts as 4 tags. Edited April 21, 2021 by Betty LaRue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin L Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: Lol, walking the thin line between truth and not hurting feelings! I never want to hurt someone’s feelings. I like your nature pictures. I suggest on the man photographing the bird using the phrase “man photographing bird”, “man photographing birds” “person photographing bird” “person photographing birds” in your tags. That only counts as 4 tags. Thanks, good idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaing Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Ahh thanks Mr. Standfast! 6 hours ago, Mr Standfast said: Suggest you start another thread Mark, oh and welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Sapra Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thank you all for your inputs...Its Gr8 that we have such forum to discuss issues...Will incorporate the suggestions given here by each one of you. Thank you ALL!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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