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I haven’t been uploading but my microstock earnings were actually good for July. Total earnings were … $962.55, with Shutterstock and Alamy pushing me forward as always…

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June 2011 was a fantastic month here at NiltoMil.  Actually, it was my second best month ever.  Now, for new readers – when I say ever, I joined stock agencies in 2006.  So I’m at about 55 months and though I didn’t really begin stock work until early 2008 (39 months ago) to have my second highest earning month ever is pretty fabulous.
The total for the month, though not another $1k month like February, was $847.04
Highlights for the month include:

BME at 123RF for the 2nd time in 3 months. For …

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This month should be the start of summer slowdown but without really doing a lot of new work, I’m up. I don’t know why, really.

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Our industry *clearly* has far, far too many photographers. That’s not a guess. Here’s where I see the industry headed…

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Oh, I have wanted to post this post for half the month now! Call me gleeful and you’re be accurate.

Best. Month. Ever.

(By a lot.)

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I have had a few comments and emails that my earnings post is missing – I know, sorry!  It does only take a few minutes to write up but I’m starting my ENTIRE LIFE over, remember!  No slack?  I understand.  Without further ado, results.
For September, 2010 my microstock income was $671.45.  This was down from $692.76 in August.   The drop came from Dreamstime (-20), 123RF (-15), and a few other random places.  IStock had a BME (despite the news).  Mostly buyers, though.  I didn’t sell anymore than usual but referred …

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It has indeed been awhile since I wrote a “results” post.  My results have been up and down for two years and lately they’re improving again.  I thought now may be a good time to get back to writing at least a little about earnings, even if I don’t provide a full blown microstock chart.
For August, 2010, I made $692.76 which is a year-over-year improvement of $265.36 from last August.  It was also a $230.85 improvement over July 2010.  That’s a HUGE improvement!  I hope to continue advancing so quickly!
The …

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This month I haven’t been perfect about my work but I’ve been better.  I’m already over $630 for the month and will expect to finish near $670.  Once I clear $645, I’m at my second best month ever.  I guess it’s a good time to mention BME is $789.84   I will definitely pass that in September.
With momentum coming back to me and sales starting to dramatically increase, I cannot wait for the next 6 months!  We’re going to see major improvement across all agencies as I go from ~3000 images, …

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So I said I’d be working to catch up and I am.  Here are my results in straight income for the past 6 months:
$433.03
$539.39
$789.84
$640.94
$515.82
$517.88
After the $790 month (a bme) things got crazy here at home.  That’s when I decided that I do want to pursue micro.  In the few months since everything has been a blur of preparation for Tuesday (when I move!).  So yes, earnings decreased again but I saw a lot of hope in March.  March gave me the idea to do some portfolio sized projecting.
In March Fotolia …

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I know a lot of readers were concerned when I said I was going into food photography. Why the change? I told you then and I will say it again – I’m OBSESSED with food now!