Make Money With
Your Camera
In 2021 &
Beyond
A COVID-19
Resiliency Project
If You Own a Digital Camera or Drone The Caribbean Image Bank Photography Project Will Help You Make Money in 2021 and Beyond...
The Caribbean Image Bank Project to train and develop 1000 Caribbean Photographers over the next 6 months launches Thursday 28th January 2021 and you are invited to sign up.
The Caribbean Image Bank is a stock photography agency specializing in Caribbean images for sale to a global clientele. As a Caribbean Image Bank contributing photographer you will earn up to an industry topping 35% of the sale of your images.
Renowned Caribbean Photographer and Photo Educator Kirk Elliott is the driving force behind this project. The project was conceptualized from a discussion with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) about two years ago and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportune environment for rolling it out at this time.
Now while 1000 photographers seems a lot, this invitation is going out to 15 Caribbean islands, which means less than 100 photographers per island!
So sign up early to avoid missing out.
From Amateur to Professional Photographer - You Are Invited To Sign Up To This Program
Announcing The Caribbean Photographers' Master Class - January 2021
This 16 Week Comprehensive Photography Training Program is open to Caribbean photographers of all levels – from amateur to seasoned pro. At the end of this program your photography will have grown way beyond where it is today regardless of your current level and graduation from the program automatically registers you as a contributor to the Caribbean Image Bank.
This 16 Week Comprehensive Photography Training Program is open to Caribbean photographers of all levels – from amateur to seasoned pro. At the end of this program your photography will have grown way beyond where it is today regardless of your current level and graduation from the program automatically registers you as a contributor to the Caribbean Image Bank.
In this Master Class Kirk will introduce you to his counter intuitive approach to photography that sets his work apart and has brought him much critical acclaim.
The knowledge you gain will give you a deeper understanding of how to create images that sell. This knowledge will serve you well as you start contributing images to the Image Bank.
Earn Up To An Industry Topping 35% of What Your Images Sell For
Some of the most popular stock photography sites pay photographers 20% of the sale of their images and may take this up to 25% - tops.
However the Caribbean Image Bank Project is designed to help photographers develop a new income stream in light of the regions' COVID-19 induced economic downturn. It is for this reason our payouts start at 25% and this percentage increases as your sales increase.
Three Earning Categories - 25% | 30% | 35%
• Silver Star Photographer --------- 1 – 50 Images Sold --- 25% Pay Out
• Gold Star Photographer -------- 51 – 100 Images Sold – 30% Pay Out
• Platinum Star Photographer – Over 100 Images Sold – 35% Pay Out
This is an AMAZING Investment in Your Photography
With its industry topping pay outs this Caribbean Photographers’ Master Class and your admission into the Caribbean Image Bank Family of Photographers is an AMAZING INVESTMENT in your photography, and you can expect to recoup the cost of your training as your images sell.
OECS Endorsed & Supported
The idea for a Caribbean Image Bank came out of a conversation back in 2018 between the OECS and photographer Kirk Elliott. The OECS' Communications Division instantly loved the idea, having themselves been challenged by a dearth of readily available Caribbean images for their numerous publications.
The Communications Team's excitement at the idea of a Caribbean Image Bank grew even greater as they thought of all the other agencies faced with a similar challenge finding "perfect" Caribbean images for their numerous reports and presentations. However things didn't quite fall into place to roll out the project back then, so though it was a great idea it was placed on hold.
Then in 2020 COVID-19 appeared seemingly out of the blue and suddenly the idea of a Caribbean Image Bank is now more timely than ever...
But Who is Kirk Elliott and Why Should I Listen to Him Anyway?
Greetings Fellow Photographer/Photo Enthusiast,
I am Kirk Elliott, creator of the St Lucia Photo Tour.
Since 2013 I have helped vacationing photographers take their photography to a whole new level of excellence through my One Shot/One Kill Photo Assassin Technique, in conjunction with my Scene Analysis & The Michael Angelo Theory.
These battle tested techniques are guaranteed to have you spending less time shooting pictures that miss the mark, and instead shooting more pictures that simply "kill it!"
TripAdvisor Ranks The Photo Tour #1 in St Lucia
The St Lucia Photo Tour has enjoyed TripAdvisor Certificates of excellence every year it's been on the platform, and in 2019 was inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, having earned Certificates of Excellence for 5 consecutive years
TripAdvisor ranks the St Lucia Photo Tour as the #1 Outdoor Activity in Castries and as one of the Top 5 Photo Tours in the Entire Caribbean. The countless 5 Star reviews the Photo Tour enjoys tell the stories of so many photographers I have helped take their passion for photography to a whole new level of excellence through my uniquely counter intuitive approach to photography.
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... and Just a few months ago the German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ), in association with the OECS, commissioned me to design and conduct a Photography Workshop and Photo Competition across OECS member states to draw attention to the problem of Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC).
Below you can see the flyer for the photo contest.
Raising The Standard of Caribbean Photography & its Earning Potential
I am on a mission to raise the standard of photography and the income photographers earn across the entire Caribbean through the efficient availability and delivery of the best photography. And as you can see, not only am I passionate about sharing my wealth of photography knowledge, but my services and expertise are sought out by regional as well as international organisations too.
So this is our moment to shine as Caribbean Photographers and the Caribbean Image Bank is your passport to this unique opportunity.
What You Will Learn
The Photo Lessons
• Week 1 - How the Camera Works -:- ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed and the Water in a Glass Analogy
• Week 3 - Composition -:- One Shot/One Kill vs Spray & Pray
• Week 5 - Master of Light -:- May The Light Be ALWAYS With You!
• Week 7 - Engaging People -:- Engagement Through Empathy
• Week 9 - Polarizer Power -:- Why This Could Be The ONLY Filter You Ever Need
• Week 11 - The Business of Photography -:- Protecting Your Intellectual Property, Copyright Matters, Usage Rights, Pricing Models ... and more
• Week 13 - Equipment -:- You Already Own The Most Powerful Photo Gear, But Probably Just Don't Realize This
• Week 15 - Scene Analysis & The Michael Angelo Theory -:- Powerfully Elegant in its Simplicity, This Last Chapter Ties It All Together
The Photo Assignments You Will Do
Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 will be devoted to Photo Assignments that re-enforce the lessons of the the previous weeks.
Fortnightly Image Reviews
There's a zoom call every fortnight where we come together to review and discuss a selection of your images from your previous Photo Assignment
This was one of the most powerful learning sessions of the just concluded Photo Master Class, with photographers saying that this was one of the best features of the program.
In fact - everyone had come to so enjoy these sessions that when I asked if anyone wished to postpone our Week 16 Images Review of December 27th since it was the Christmas weekend I received a unanimous - Hell NO!
This was one of the most powerful learning sessions of the just concluded Photo Master Class, with photographers saying that this was one of the best features of the program.
In fact - everyone had come to so enjoy these sessions that when I asked if anyone wished to postpone our Week 16 Images Review of December 27th since it was the Christmas weekend I received a unanimous - Hell NO!
Who Will Buy Your Images
Now you might be wondering who will buy Caribbean images – and this too was my initial wonder. But as I discussed the idea with organisations such as the OECS and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) I came to realize there is a much greater demand for impactful Caribbean images than meet the eye.
Best of all because in many instances these buyers are large organizations they often have communications budgets that allow them to make image purchases on an ongoing basis.
Here Are a Few of the Clients You Can Expect
• Airlines
• Caribbean Associations abroad
• Caribbean Businesses
• Caribbean Development Bank
• Caribbean Nationals in the diaspora
• Caribbean Tourism Associations
• Cruise Lines
• International Labour Organisation (ILO)
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• OECS
• UNESCO
• United Nations (UN)
• World Bank
… and I’m sure you can think of even more organizations needing Caribbean images now that you’re thinking about it.
How Much Will Images Sell For?
The cost of images will depend on the uniqueness of the image as well as the Usage Rights a client wishes to purchase.
As an example, if an image will be used online only it will fetch a different price than if it is to be used on a billboard in London or New York, just as an example.
Preliminary studies suggest images should sell for no less than U$50.00 each.
At this price this is a U$12.50 - $17.50 payout to you. So with the sale of just 16 images at $50.00 each you would have earned U$200.00 and in so doing covered your investment in this Master Class.
Then every sale after this is money in the bank for you!
What Images Sell For
A friend in Canada shared this image with me having learnt of the Caribbean Image Bank
When he told me he paid CAN $600.00 to a popular online stock photography agency for it this further confirmed that we are on to something BIG!
Asking Clients What Images They Need
The Caribbean Image Bank will develop relationships with a broad cross section of both Caribbean as well as international organisations. We will ask then on an ongoing basis what images will they be needing and through our monthly Photographers' Newsletter you will get to know what images are most in demand. This will allow you to create images with the greatest potential for sale.
This approach will also allow photographers in each island to know what images specific to their island are in demand. This is yet another powerful feature to help you land more sales.
OK Kirk - So How Much Does Signing Up Cost?
Well I'm glad you ask...
The Caribbean Photography Master Class starts Thurs January 28th 2021
...and The Caribbean Image Bank goes live Summer 2021
The Photography Master Class currently sells for U$595 through the Kirk Elliott Academy of Photography. However after asking around about a special price for Caribbean Nationals I decided on a 50% discount as a Caribbean Photographer Special.
This takes the price down to U$297.50
But as a special gift to herald in 2021 I thought - How about I discount the program an additional U$100 as my Extra Special New Year's gift to you, and make the price U$197.50!!
So there you have it - U$197.50 gets you in!
At U$197.50 the Caribbean Photography Master Class is a really great investment in your photography, and the Caribbean Image Bank component elevates this to a steal of a deal and a wonderful way for you to start 2021
Need To Split Your Payment?
3 Month Payment Plan
Knowing that January is often the hardest month for us in the Caribbean I have included an optional 3 month payment plan which you can select when paying if this option is more convenient for you.
With this plan all you pay is 3 monthly installments of U$82.50 each.
60 Day 100% No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee
But I’m not stopping at this Special U$197.50 Introductory offer
I want you to join this program knowing that you have absolutely nothing to lose and that you are not risking your money.
Because what if you sign up, then decide this course isn’t for you?
With my 100% Rock Solid, No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee I invite you to enjoy the learning and Photo Assignments for a full 60 days knowing you can cancel anytime within this period and get a FULL REFUND - No Questions Asked.
You see, Fellow Caribbean Photographer I want you to be absolutely sure that this program is not just right, but instead that it is perfect for you.
So while I generally only offer a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, as a fellow Caribbean National this is my way of ensuring this experience is Extra Special for you by taking all the risk off your shoulders and placing it squarely on mine
So go ahead and sign up below with confidence, and I look forward to welcoming you to class on Thursday January 28th 2021
Sign Up Here
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Payment Instructions
Once you have registered you will receive payment instructions.
For OECS Nationals you will make your payment in EC$ at any CIBC/First Caribbean International Bank.
For non-OECS Nationals you will be emailed an invoice in U$ and you can pay with a credit card
And should you require some other payment option simply reach out to me using my contact info below and we'll sort it out
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Got a Question For Me?
If you have a question about anything at all please reach out to me so I can address it right away
• WhatsApp - 1.758.518.5800
• Email ------- kirk@kirkElliott.com
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