Robert Brook Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 ... A small number of contributors here have both a gift for working with people and an RSI inducing production rate, and get good returns (although not very good RPI). As I say: even page 1 BHZ is still pretty miserable as far as RPI goes. Which is why I am starting completely afresh and treating Alamy, and even photography, as just one of many possible routes. I am looking at ALL my skills, knowledge and contacts and thinking about how I can make a satisfactory income from something I enjoy or, even better, feel passionate about. It is more about creating a lifestyle than making money per se; after all money is only a means to an end. We often lose sight of why we are working. Agree. Photography is, or should be an end in itself. And we don't, therefore have any right to earn a living at it. Having said that, what I like about the money side, is that it pushes me to try things I would not otherwise bother with, gets me out of a rut, even when I don't realize I'm in one. And it always, in the end, comes back to personal work. Without that, it would all be pointless (for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan_Andison Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 ... A small number of contributors here have both a gift for working with people and an RSI inducing production rate, and get good returns (although not very good RPI). As I say: even page 1 BHZ is still pretty miserable as far as RPI goes. Which is why I am starting completely afresh and treating Alamy, and even photography, as just one of many possible routes. I am looking at ALL my skills, knowledge and contacts and thinking about how I can make a satisfactory income from something I enjoy or, even better, feel passionate about. It is more about creating a lifestyle than making money per se; after all money is only a means to an end. We often lose sight of why we are working. Well said. Just over a year ago I was made redundant, I was a Credit Risk Analyst which commands a good income but my roots are in art and design, I was an illustrator and only recently found the camera as an outlet (oil painting became time consuming with even less income :-). I've turned my back on that lifestyle to follow a dream, something I know I would regret if I never tried. I know it will be hard work but I also know I won't be beaten. I've already won, I'm living my dream..... follow your heart and you'll get there, it just takes time and effort!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreign Export Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Follow your passion and give it your all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin P Wilson Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I probably need to stop thinking and just go for it, for something, whatever it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreign Export Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I probably need to stop thinking and just go for it, for something, whatever it is. If you've weighed it all up, know the risks and the opportunities, then make a call - and go for it - whichever option you choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I still think there has been a mistake made here, please post what MS comes back with. Paul. Heard back from MS who apologised and admitted the mistake and assured me they wouldn't usually refund a sale this old, money to be re-credited to my account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I still think there has been a mistake made here, please post what MS comes back with. Paul. Heard back from MS who apologised and admitted the mistake and assured me they wouldn't usually refund a sale this old, money to be re-credited to my account Good news to see common sense prevailing Kumar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Shooting "real" people doing "real" things is an acquired skill, not a gift, like running fast or singing perfect pitch. just done this little assignment this morning..... one person doing one thing - as i think JG has mentioned before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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