There are many platforms you can use to accept payment for your photos. Always check that you have received payment before delivering the images to your buyer.
Always withdraw money from your payment app before sending photos.
Scammers will use PayPal's refund policies to game the system and receive their free photos.
Watermark your images
When posting images for sale, use a free program like Canva to blur or watermark the image to demonstrate ownership.
If you don't blur or watermark your images, other sellers can steal vk database your photos and pass them off as their own.
Don't give your financial information to anyone. Stick to reputable payment platforms like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Patreon. If you sell photos from your own website, pay attention to the payment gateways you choose.
Never accept overpayments
Many scammers will offer you more than you are asking for your photos and then ask you to wire them the difference after it has been deposited into your account.
Sometimes you will be "accidentally" overpaid and asked to refund the difference.
Regardless, the original payment is fraudulent and you will lose money.
Pamper your feet
The better you take care of your feet, the better quality your photos will be. Pampered feet sell well .
Keep your nails and cuticles trimmed
Trim your nails and cuticles regularly. Keep them short, but avoid cutting them so short that you end up with painful (and unsightly) ingrown toenails.
If you have yellow nails, apply the recommended antifungal treatment. You can also use whitening toothpaste to remove the discoloration if it is not caused by fungus.
Moisturize daily
Apply lotion every day to keep dry skin at bay. It's a good idea to moisturize your feet at night and wear a thick pair of socks while you sleep to keep the moisturizer in contact with your skin. Many high-quality foot lotions are available to keep your skin moisturized and supple.
Soak regularly to remove dead/thick skin.
Once a week, soak your feet to soften the skin on the soles. This will make it easier to remove thick, dead skin.
Get professional or DIY pedicures with an at-home foot spa
Invest in regular pedicures every 4 to 6 weeks. If you can't afford the investment, purchase a foot spa and handle foot care at home.
Wear socks or slippers in your house
This will protect your soles and prevent them from getting stained.
Photograph your feet
Once you've set up your business plan and have your feet ready for your close-up, it's time to start taking photos.
Invest in the right equipment
You don't need fancy equipment to start selling photos, but if you want to stand out from the competition, it's worth investing in a few things up front.
You may also want to take some beginner photography courses to learn more about photo composition. YouTube also has some great tutorials if you can't afford to buy courses.
If you don't have anyone to help you take photos, you'll also need to invest in and master using a tripod.
You can use a good smartphone camera if you are not ready to invest in a DSLR digital camera.
Investing in a basic photo editor, such as Canva, PicMonkey or Photoshop, is a good idea.
Camera vs Cell Phone
Depending on your cell phone, you may not need a separate DSLR camera to get started. You can take advantage of cell phone filters to adjust the lighting.