I’m just waiting for the ability to get “true” vector files from you. 🙂
]]>StockBroker- Microstock is a viable industry. Sales in volume really works, but we also think artists should be able to get more margins off their work. We have the Sideshow which allows artists to set their own price. We’re leading the charge in the midstock space.
]]>However, I think you’ll find that the traditional “professional photography” role is quickly becoming outdated. Why? Because as a publicist or designer I can find just as good of quality images for my purposes at a small % of the cost that you would charge. (There’s a reason that Getty Images bought out iStockPhoto)
Secondarily, letting hobbyists make a little extra money selling images and illustrations on these websites is a good thing right? Or, are we fighting the same battle here as between “accredited journalists vs bloggers”, where only “real photographers” should make any money?
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