How to Sell Photos Using Aperture

Aperture is a photo editing software, developed by Apple for the OS X operation system. It helps the user organize, import and edit raw photos and give them a professional touch. If was first released in 2005, with its latest version made public in September 2012.

The latest iteration (version 3.4) has over 200 new features which help you refine images, and take your photography to a whole new level. You can also create massive libraries on your Mac and customize them according to your own preferences.

Instructions

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    Before you try to sell your image, it is important to know the software itself. Aperture 3 will only run on an Intel Based Macintosh computer, unlike the previous version, which required PowerPC based systems. However, having a Mac will indeed allow you to customize your image and handle large high definition files.

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    Some of the new features include:

    Faces – face detection tool which makes it easier for you to search photos of a particular person. Faces also allow you to detect an unidentified face where you can easily add names to photos.

    Places – you can map a person by using places, which is compatible with GPS metadata. You can also change the location of your image.

    Brushes – a feature to adjust your photos.

    Advanced Slideshows, handling and edition of files, and Facebook export are also prominent features of Aperture 3. All advancements will not only give your images uniqueness, but further will help you sell your work instantly. Market your photos online, via the stock photography agency, or simply get in touch with professional photographers and show them your work. Your knowledge of the latest software will clearly encourage them to buy your work or advice you where to post your pictures for money.

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    Ensure that you simply do not stick to basics when you have the luxury of the latest Aperture software. With it you can easily create a professional and customized photo book, giving you a considerable edge over your competitors. You can hand your clients a hardcover book, with your work which can be easily created via Aperture 3. The travel theme has two new editions, Photo Essay and Journal, and you can further order prints at reasonable prices, depending on the image size.

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    The great thing about Aperture is that you can import all JPEG images from virtually all digital cameras. Shoot a raw image and let Aperture do the rest. Also you can import images from storage devices including Memory stick or Smart Media cars.

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