Have you tried PantherMedia? Photographers (contributors) and customers (art buyers) meet on a common platform that is divided into a photocommunity for photographers and a stock agency for customers.
The photocommunity is highly interesting for photographers, especially for stock photographers. Free membership with unrestricted image upload (!). This way, you can present your images to a very large audience. The images are rated and commented by other stock photographers.
There is a lot potential to learn from. In addition, there are many e-learning functions and monthly photo competitions with great prizes. You soon get to know other stock photographers, e.g. in the Forum, by instant messaging or on global user meetings. Best of all: you can sell your images via the stock agency in an attractive price model (midstock). Photographers get 30%-50% commission.
The stock agency is a great opportunity for companies, agencies and publishers to buy images for websites, company brochures and other marketing material. Prices vary from 4.90 euros/image for a small web resolution to 49.90 euros/image for a DIN A4 (print) licence. It is also possible to pay in US-Dollars or British Pounds. There are many search functions and filter that help you find your required image quickly. You can define a colour, how many people shall be on the image, what age, etc.
The archive is huge and growing daily. If you do not find your required image, just enter a free and non-binding “Customer Image Request”. A few days later, you get a selection with brand new images by email. It’s as simple as that!
Check it out!
www.panthermedia.net
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By Christine Lopez
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