# Photography.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 22, 2008, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075 "2008-10-22T16:25:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jack8beans2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/85e7bf/32.png) [@jack8beans2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jack8beans2)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075/1 "2008-10-22T16:25:24Z")
I am just starting out with photography and would like to sell some of my work but do not know where to start.Does anyone have any suggestions?😕 ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075/2 "2008-10-22T20:54:38Z")
I don’t, but I’m interested in the answer. Bump. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075/3 "2008-10-22T20:56:59Z")
Depends on what you’re shooting. Newspapers will sometimes buy pictures of local sporting events, especially if they weren’t able to send one of their own guys to the game. ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075/4 "2008-10-22T20:59:59Z")
Maybe good for some background… > **[Cloth Paper Scissors | Free Mixed Media Tutorials & Resources - Cloth...](https://www.clothpaperscissors.com?origin=photographersmarket.com)** > > Welcome to the free community dedicated to mixed-media artists - where you can learn new techniques, share inspiration, and discover must-have resources. _At Photographer’s Market, we try to help photographers succeed. In the 2008 edition, we offer over 1,400 market listings categorized by section. We also provide sections on photo representatives, workshops and portfolio reviews. In the 2008 edition we’ve added information about the portrait and wedding photography business._ If it’s like the Writer’s Market, it will have stuff about contests as well. ETA @Oakminster: I knew of one guy who said you can make some money just by being in the right spot at the right time. E.g. you’re driving down the road and there’s an accident. Take the pictures because by the time a reporter arrives, maybe it’s already cleaned up, the ambulances have left, etc. ---
**Author:** ![UncleRojelio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unclerojelio/32/3160_2.png) [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075/5 "2008-10-22T21:04:29Z")
[Microstock photography](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microstock_photography) ---
**Author:** ![Yeeter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/96bed5/32.png) [@Yeeter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeeter)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2008, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography/469075/6 "2008-10-24T04:19:22Z")
Here is a blog post from Lifehacker on how to make background income from selling stock work. > **[Make a Steady Background Income from Selling Stock Work](https://lifehacker.com/make-a-steady-background-income-from-selling-stock-work-5062463)** > > Freelancer Collis Ta'eed makes about $200 each month from work he mostly did years ago and hasn't touched. From putting his (admittedly clumsy) illustrations up for sale on stock photo sites, he steadies his freelance income and makes better use of...