Stock Photos and Getting Published

[nlefaivre]

Hi Everyone,

I just want to say first off that I am enjoying this site and that everyone here has been very helpful and eager to respond to all my questions.

So, although I am very new to photography, and have MUCH to learn. I am wondering how someone might go about getting their photos on a stock site for sale.

Also, my photographic goal is to get at least one photo published in my lifetime....how would you even start this process.

I have seen many of the photos on this site and am sure many of you have had experience selling your photos on stock sites and that some of you have even been published. Any information, advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Nathalie

[eye_c]

you can look at your local news paper,they might have an e-mail address.if there is any kind of comunity activities such as sport fund raiser or local food market.take a few shots and make a page with your best images and then send it to the news paper.they like when they can make a story out of your photos
you can also send photos to photo magazines,again if you have local magazines its even better,they always need photos.looks at what kind of photos they publish and try to be ahead of the game,meaning if you send spring photos during winter...
entering contest,can also get you published.
good luck

[eketelon]

Also, local photo clubs and contests will help get you noticed and "in the know" of people you'll need to talk to. Good luck.