Before it could even celebrate a one year anniversary, it was announced yesterday that the Photoshelter Collection would be closing. I’ve been in the middle for a while now. Initially I was super excited to get on board with the “Collective” (sometimes I can’t resist my inner Star Trek geek).
I thought I was getting in on the ground floor and bucking the system. I certainly wasn’t about to prostitute myself to any micro-stock company for loose change that won’t even cover expenses. However I still wasn’t able to be in a prominent, large, stable stock house.
I’ll be refocusing on quality images and building a marketable library on the PS archive while investigating my options at other companies. I’ve got a website re-launch planned, that will further link my archive and clients. Lastly I’ve got a whole lot of desire to make this work. I’m excited about my future as an assignment/editorial and stock photographer.
