RedSnapper Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 A quick heads up on something i'm doing in a few months time...A ONE OFF SEMINAR - HOW TO MAXIMISE SALES THROUGH ALAMY. Stock imaging and how to sell through Alamy Photo Library – maximise your sales. Exciting news, for some it has been increasingly difficult to make an impact and reasonable income from stock images, this has become more difficult by the increasing number of digital photographs being made available in the market place, but this is about to change and you can be part of that change! I have recently discovered someone who has inspired me – he is probably the top contributor and seller in the UK with Alamy – one of the UK’s largest picture agencies. Keith is a successful freelance news, editorial, arts and features photographer based in Aberystwyth on the west Wales coast. In a career spanning nearly 35 years he has covered a vast range of stories and events for major national newspapers and magazine in the UK and abroad and has been commissioned by major organisations such as the BBC, the National Trust, the National Lottery, and the Welsh Government. His photographs have been published in hundreds of books and magazines all over the world As an additional way of earning a living from his work he contributes to a small number of photo agencies and picture agencies in the UK. Since joining Alamy in 2006 he has grossed over $270,000 in image sales, that’s an average in excess of $30,000 a year – enough to buy his house, with the vast majority of those photos made within walking distance of his home in the centre of Aberystwyth!! Having not been abroad since 1987 he makes a virtue of working in a very small local area, and finds new ways of looking and seeing, and finding the commercial potential of everyday situations and activities, and he sells at least one image a day! I have invited him to lead a 1 day seminar/workshop where he will show examples of his work, talk about what makes a saleable image, how best to get them on Alamy’s site and how to keyword those images. There will be an opportunity for you to take images and have them assessed to see if they fit the ideal for Alamy. The seminar will be held at the Stratton House Hotel in Cirencester on Saturday 25th April 2015. Space will be limited so to take full advantage of this seminar and open up the opportunity for you to begin selling more images book your space now. The seminar fee is £150.00 and will include tea/coffee and a light lunch. To book call Graham Light on 01793 752671 or email him at consult@abbey-studios.co.uk www.abbeyphotoschool.co.uk and www.abbey-studios.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Yarvin Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This sounds like a great class! I'm sorry I can't be there for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I may do some in NYC.... hahahah km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Yarvin Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 That means you'll have to travel - and as we both know, travel is the kiss of death for stock photo businesses. Or did I just give away your main message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 shhh...... km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Great value course from a leader in the field but sadly i am away on holiday ! Look forward to another date perhaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 more than likely........ km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastrega Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Why don't you just record it and make it available to view for a fee.You'll reach a lot more people like that. + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davies Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 A quick heads up on something i'm doing in a few months time... A ONE OFF SEMINAR - HOW TO MAXIMISE SALES THROUGH ALAMY. Stock imaging and how to sell through Alamy Photo Library – maximise your sales. Exciting news, for some it has been increasingly difficult to make an impact and reasonable income from stock images, this has become more difficult by the increasing number of digital photographs being made available in the market place, but this is about to change and you can be part of that change! I have recently discovered someone who has inspired me – he is probably the top contributor and seller in the UK with Alamy – one of the UK’s largest picture agencies. Keith is a successful freelance news, editorial, arts and features photographer based in Aberystwyth on the west Wales coast. In a career spanning nearly 35 years he has covered a vast range of stories and events for major national newspapers and magazine in the UK and abroad and has been commissioned by major organisations such as the BBC, the National Trust, the National Lottery, and the Welsh Government. His photographs have been published in hundreds of books and magazines all over the world As an additional way of earning a living from his work he contributes to a small number of photo agencies and picture agencies in the UK. Since joining Alamy in 2006 he has grossed over $270,000 in image sales, that’s an average in excess of $30,000 a year – enough to buy his house, with the vast majority of those photos made within walking distance of his home in the centre of Aberystwyth!! Having not been abroad since 1987 he makes a virtue of working in a very small local area, and finds new ways of looking and seeing, and finding the commercial potential of everyday situations and activities, and he sells at least one image a day! I have invited him to lead a 1 day seminar/workshop where he will show examples of his work, talk about what makes a saleable image, how best to get them on Alamy’s site and how to keyword those images. There will be an opportunity for you to take images and have them assessed to see if they fit the ideal for Alamy. The seminar will be held at the Stratton House Hotel in Cirencester on Saturday 25th April 2015. Space will be limited so to take full advantage of this seminar and open up the opportunity for you to begin selling more images book your space now. The seminar fee is £150.00 and will include tea/coffee and a light lunch. To book call Graham Light on 01793 752671 or email him at consult@abbey-studios.co.uk www.abbeyphotoschool.co.uk and www.abbey-studios.co.uk Why don't you just record it and make it available to view for a fee.You'll reach a lot more people like that. We don't want too many people to know, do we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Perhaps webinars are the solution for international seminars, discussions, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Palmer Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 +1 Linda I'd be interested as well but I can't leave the day job to travel for a seminar, no matter how tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Absolutely +1 on the webinar idea. I'd be more than happy to fork out to listen to Keith. I'd love to go in person, but its a bit far from Quebec. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Yarvin Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Forget the webinars! This guy is worth the price of a plane ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoM1ke Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Absolutely +1 on the webinar idea. I'd be more than happy to fork out to listen to Keith. I'd love to go in person, but its a bit far from Quebec. Colin +1 - still further from Tokyo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Congratulations Keith! Kumar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I can't go unfortunately but would like to hear what Keith has to say. I have great respect for him in what and how he carries on his business. In fact he is still following his work ethic by giving this talk as it is another line of income related to photography. (No I am not being nasty or vindictive here.) Best wishes Keith. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Todd Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 As long as keith talks more than he writes in his posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 +1 on the webinar idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultanpepa Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I'm not sure you can teach drive, determination and dedication. That has to come from within. Keith has it. Most folk (like me I'm afraid to say) don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Would really love to listen to Keith and go in person but I am a +1 on the webinar idea. Prince Edward Island is just to far away from most anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoM1ke Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm not sure you can teach drive, determination and dedication. That has to come from within. Keith has it. Most folk (like me I'm afraid to say) don't. Yes but it's pretty much wasted if you're applying it in the wrong direction in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 all will be revealed... km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecfoto Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 A quick heads up on something i'm doing in a few months time... A ONE OFF SEMINAR - HOW TO MAXIMISE SALES THROUGH ALAMY. Stock imaging and how to sell through Alamy Photo Library – maximise your sales. Exciting news, for some it has been increasingly difficult to make an impact and reasonable income from stock images, this has become more difficult by the increasing number of digital photographs being made available in the market place, but this is about to change and you can be part of that change! I have recently discovered someone who has inspired me – he is probably the top contributor and seller in the UK with Alamy – one of the UK’s largest picture agencies. Keith is a successful freelance news, editorial, arts and features photographer based in Aberystwyth on the west Wales coast. In a career spanning nearly 35 years he has covered a vast range of stories and events for major national newspapers and magazine in the UK and abroad and has been commissioned by major organisations such as the BBC, the National Trust, the National Lottery, and the Welsh Government. His photographs have been published in hundreds of books and magazines all over the world As an additional way of earning a living from his work he contributes to a small number of photo agencies and picture agencies in the UK. Since joining Alamy in 2006 he has grossed over $270,000 in image sales, that’s an average in excess of $30,000 a year – enough to buy his house, with the vast majority of those photos made within walking distance of his home in the centre of Aberystwyth!! Having not been abroad since 1987 he makes a virtue of working in a very small local area, and finds new ways of looking and seeing, and finding the commercial potential of everyday situations and activities, and he sells at least one image a day! I have invited him to lead a 1 day seminar/workshop where he will show examples of his work, talk about what makes a saleable image, how best to get them on Alamy’s site and how to keyword those images. There will be an opportunity for you to take images and have them assessed to see if they fit the ideal for Alamy. The seminar will be held at the Stratton House Hotel in Cirencester on Saturday 25th April 2015. Space will be limited so to take full advantage of this seminar and open up the opportunity for you to begin selling more images book your space now. The seminar fee is £150.00 and will include tea/coffee and a light lunch. To book call Graham Light on 01793 752671 or email him at consult@abbey-studios.co.uk www.abbeyphotoschool.co.uk and www.abbey-studios.co.uk Why don't you just record it and make it available to view for a fee.You'll reach a lot more people like that. Good idea, do it online for a fee. Will be more accessible for photographers all over. Im from Oslo by the way im new and interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'll speak to the guy who's organising this and see if it can be made available on-line in some form km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastrega Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'll speak to the guy who's organising this and see if it can be made available on-line in some form km Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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