If working with stock photo sites has already been a long‑term routine, there is surely awareness of a Free section on stock agency websites. In these sections it is possible to download curated sets of high‑quality photos and illustrations offered by the agencies at no charge.

Today I want to share a translation of another interesting article from the Adobe Stock blog about preparing stock content this year and understanding the latest creative trends. The literal title would be something like “Shake Up Your Stock,” but I decided to improvise a little with the translation for a smoother effect. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

Dreamstime Stock Photo Agency, commonly referred to as DT by microstockers, is one of the stock photo sites where a beginner should register first. This platform provides the foundational experience necessary for success in microstock photography. The first step on the DT will be registration. So, let’s consider the registration process on Dreamstime.

Today presents a translation of an interesting Dreamstime article about what can be done with rejections, i.e., images that were declined by a stock agency’s reviewers.
So, a few ideas about rejections on stock sites…

That random internet search became a turning point – it led to microstock, and Dreamstime became the first stock agency where registration was completed and an image was sold.

At the end of last year, the Fotolia (Adobe Stock) blog published an interesting overview of the upcoming year’s stock trends. Unfortunately, the translation from the original is only being published now. Still, this roundup should be useful for contributors, both newcomers and seasoned pros.