Microstock money shots : turning downloads into dollars with microstock photography

An industry insider offers behind-the-scenes secrets to taking microstock images that will stand out, get viewed and get sold. The booming young microstock industry has made it possible for amateur photographers, previously shut out of exclusive stock photography, to show and sell their images. Here, microstock guru Ellen Boughn offers expert advice to help those already using microstock to gain an edge, as well as introducing the millions of Flickr users obsessed with posting and sharing photos to the added bonus of money per download.