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I don’t know if @jamesstaddon has anything to add to this conversation about stock photography and what he does in regards to exclusive/non-exclusive. I’m sure he’s been doing it for longer than me!
I definitely encourage folks to sell their photos on stock, especially when they’re first getting started, but one does have to consider what it means. Is it ok with you that your photo is used for any purpose, even for things you are totally opposed to? Are you ok with your photo being shown alongside other photos that you feel are wholly inappropriate? Is selling your photos through an agency the same as supporting that agency? Is it ok with the fact that the agency has the high resolution version of your photo and they can change their policies for what they do with it at any time they want?
I’m sure there are many other things that I haven’t considered. And these things make great conversation. But for me, I have decided I can with good conscience sell my photos as stock, especially if it’s with an agency like Lightstock!
And really, @creative-click-photography, I haven’t been doing stock for very long, and not seriously really either. I am learning, though, and discussions like these are helping me learn more!