Microstock: Making Money from selling digital photos

The secret is out, and everybody wants in on the action. The last few years have seen a kind of boomtown vibe erupt in the world of Microstock photography. We’ve written elsewhere about the details; if you are interested in learning more about the mechanics and the specifics, then we’d encourage you to digest that material when you are able.

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Pop Quiz: Okay, so what do all websites, brochures and ads have in common? Answer: they all have images, often photo images. And where do all these photo images come from? Answer: Some dude named “Rudy”. Just kidding. His real name is “Earl”.

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Who knew? Turns out, the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED IF AF-S VR is a swell value, even at $800. See, the thing is that this lens captures the really, really teensy stuff better than I’d expected, and does double-duty as a fabulous portrait lens. In fact, I’ve begun using this lens way, way more than I ever thought I would.

Here’s a review from Thom Hogan’s website.

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