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5 Tips on becoming a Professional Stock Photographer

Making money on taking pictures – sounds great right? But before you buy the most expensive camera you can find and start shooting, you should familiarize yourself with some aspects of the business....

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Shutterstock 2015 earnings release and what it means to contributors

Shutterstock, arguably one of the largest earners for most contributors right now, will be releasing details on their earnings for the entire 2015 year in February. What does this mean for...

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The Leica XU: Waterproof, rugged, and expensive

Leica, world renowned for their attention to detail and craftsmanship, as well as hefty price tags, is soon to release its newest addition: the Leica XU, a waterproof, shock resistant, dust-proof...

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3 reasons why you should start selling stock footage

Entering the realm of videography may seem daunting at first, but don’t worry. After you read these quick tips on getting started, you’ll see that it isn’t quite as difficult as it may seem. You’ll...

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Best Legacy Lenses: Sony / Minolta 100mm 2.8 Macro

The Minolta 100mm 2.8 macro lens is widely considered to be one of the sharpest lenses ever created. Currently available on eBay for a meager $250 US, it is an absolute steal for anyone who is...

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If you must choose one Canon lens, let it be the 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

As always, as our focus is professional photography, sharpness is always one of the most important considerations when we talk about lenses. And the Canon 24-70mm II does not disappoint. It has been...

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Shutterstock reduces contributor revenue

Today’s update from Shutterstock rings in an all too familiar note for artists – To our contributor community: At Shutterstock, one of our most important goals is to drive our contributor’s success by...

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5 reasons Symzio is better

There are a multitude of stock agencies out there, all vying for contributors and clients. From Shutterstock to Adobe Stock, to Dreamtime and 123RF, all follow a steady formula of subscription based...

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Shutterstock: Now vs Then

Arguably the market leader when it comes to microstock, Shutterstock’s meteoric rise over the last ten years is widely attributed to their introduction of the subscription system which provides...

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The Importance of an Independent Platform for Stock Media

The grassroots campaign that is both Symzio & Symbiostock form the only globalized effort to provide media producers, whether they be photographers, artists or videographers, a reliable platform...

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