Taking Pictures For Fun AND Profit

January 24, 2014 Marco | Editor

We love speaking to Fotolia’s Instant Collection contributors: they come from all over the world, are all ages, and started taking pictures for many different reasons. The only thing they really have in common is that they make money selling their pictures on Fotolia!

Relaxing with Robin

Recently, we spoke to Robin Michel, a student from France, about his love of photography and discovering how to profit from his hobby…

Fotolia: Tell us a little about yourself, Robin – where are you based, what do you do, and how long have you been a photographer?

Robin Michel: I’m Robin and …read more

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Marco | Editor

Editor and founder of a bunch of stockphoto businesses

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