Getty and Flickr Partner Up To Sell User’s Photographs

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Jul
9

2008

Getty and Flickr Partner Up To Sell User’s Photographs

Posted on 07/9/08 under Digital Content, Monetization, Social Networks, Web 2.0

PaidContent.org is reporting that Flickr, which is owned by Yahoo, partnered with Getty Images to sell photographs from “hand selected” users of Flickr.

Financial details where not disclosed, but this is a great opportunity for digital photographers to monetize their photographs through Flickr.

Flickr users will be able to opt in for consideration to sell their images through Getty images.

Digital Media Creator’s Analysis:
This is a fantastic way for good amerture photographers to get noticed, recognized and most importantly, paid for their great content. So get your digital SLRs ready and go shoot!

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