EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 Issue 4 | Page 50

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Photo Agencies
Students can also sell their pictures through photo agencies. These sites
each have their own way of working. For instance, some will allow
people to upload their photographs and, if sold, the student will get a
fixed fee while the site will take a percentage for facilitating the sale.
One such site is Demotix. They help photographers to sell newsworthy
pictures and they will split the fee 50/50. The site tries to make it as
easy as possible for users so they display the kind of images they can
use on the front page.
As well as breaking news and current events, Demotix also has a
need for under-reported stories. This presents a good opportunity for
students to uncover stories in their local area, record the events on
camera, and then submit the recordings to media outlets that wish to
purchase them.
If a photographer can create a set of compelling images that tell a story,
then there is a good chance that the pictures will sell. If the pictures
don’t get purchased, the photographer will retain the copyright and still
have some images to add to their portfolio. Demotix can be found at:
http://www.demotix.com/

Fiverr.com
Fiverr provides an excellent opportunity to earn some extra money from
your photography hobby. Many people make extra money