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Worker404
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April 15, 2024
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How many photos i need to upload to make money

  • April 15, 2024
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Welcome

I want to ask how many images are required to start making a profit from Adobe Stock 

 

I don't mean that I make a big profit, but I mean the beginning 

 

I know there is no specific number but would two hundred photos  about pollution and, business and be a good start?

 

And i this photo in my portfolio can get If you complete the work?

https://stock.adobe.com/eg/contributor/211720406/worker%20404

 

I would like you to answer all my questions, thank you

Correct answer daniellei4510

Man, the problem of image quality in images made with artificial intelligence is not mine alone. Most image generators generate image with the quality of 1 megapixel.

Read this for more explanation:

"Creating small images with precision and then enlarging them not only results in amazing resolution, but also affects the amount in the image.

 

Let's say for example:

 

Image with a resolution of 5000 * 5000: It will contain specific details, including window building details such as glosses and patterns.

 

Image 1000 * 1000: It will contain real details, windows and will appear as simple lines only.

 

When a low resolution image (1000*1000) is enlarged to 5000*5000, the image area will increase, but new details that were not present in the original image will not be measured.

 

Simply put, the image will become larger, but it will shade out even the finer details you capture in the (5000*5000) image."

I also contacted support and they told me that my main problem is the lack of sharpness and poor quality of the images, so I am trying to improve that, hoping for your understanding.  


I'm well aware of the problems that result when upscaling AI images. I submit 100% AI upscaled to 7200 px along the longest side. I spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours editing and retouching each image, and sometime 3 or more if I have a troublesome asset that I'm particularly fond of. Point is, the impression I get from your posts is that, while you understand how upscaling can degrade an image, you aren't following through with the necessary editng process itself. It appears you're going for good enough (which is a mistake) or tossing possibly fixable assets in the trash. Or perhaps I'm wrong and you're at least doing your best to edit your assets before submitting. If so, then it would appear that you just need to improve upon your editing and retouching skills.

4 replies

RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 16, 2024

There is no correct answer for your question. One image is enough if it is the right image. What is important is to have a large portfolio of quality images in a vareity of subjects. Have correct titles and keywords. Of course, they also mustt be in demand. 

Worker404
Worker404Author
Inspiring
April 16, 2024

Thanks for your reply 

Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 16, 2024

I looked into your portfolio and I've seen some assets, that should have been rejected, and I saw the issues at the small preview files. I even saw one that should have been rejected on quality issues and on IP grounds.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Worker404
Worker404Author
Inspiring
April 16, 2024

I think that the errors in the photo not a big problem

If you designed photo without Ai It will also contain errors

I tried to make abstract photos to get over those errors 

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 16, 2024

In fact my old photos were 4000*2000 , they were about 200 photo

But like you say ,because of bad quality 

170 of them was rejected,

Now i Create photos with the ratue 8000*4000

But the problem is that I create it 1024*1024 and upscale it so it has little details 


Aggressive upscaling of poor quality images doesn't make them better, it only make them worse.  Upscaling amplifies errors & artifacts.  

 

Limit your upscaler to 2 - 3 times the image's original size.  Be sure to carefully examine every quadrant and correct all problems before you submit to Stock.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 15, 2024

Despite what the Internet says, don't quit your full-time job.  Stock is a nice way to earn a little extra income on the side. But it won't make you rich.

 

It takes time to build a diverse portfolio of commercial-ready assets that customers will pay for.  Focus on producing the highest quality artwork you can on a wide variety of subjects. You'll soon see which ones sell and which ones don't.  If you do everything right for a year or more, you should start seeing a steady passive income from your efforts. 

 

Pay attention to trends and watch what's selling currently.  Adjust your content to satisfy current customer demand.  Look for fresh new ways of expressing old ideas.  In other words, be a trend-setter instead of a chaser.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
daniellei4510
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 15, 2024

One can probably start making regular but minimal sales with 2000+ images. But that's assuming the assets in question are what buyers are looking for. So sales could be higher or lower. There's really no way to know. But you probably wouldn't see much activity with only 200 assets..

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Worker404
Worker404Author
Inspiring
April 15, 2024

thank you for your reply

If you don't mind, how many photos do you have and do they make you a good income?

 

For me, I can consider that the good income is  around  $20. Is 200 photos enough to get 20 dollar per month ?

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 15, 2024

There's no way to know if 200 assets will generate $20 per month. If the images represent a topic that is in high demand or one that has little competition, I suppose it's possible. But if they're in a category that already has a lot of competition, such as flowers, puppies, sunsets, you might have $0 sales.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer