Selling Stock:
http://www.istockphoto.com/sell-stock-photos.php
You can follow through the 3 steps, create an account, apply to be an artist and submit work when ready. The Apply section has the specific training manuals that you must read and complete an online test on before being able to proceed to the point of submitting your samples.
Photography Training manual (we do not have this in PDF format unfortunately so it has to be reviewed online):
http://www.istockphoto.com/help/sell-stock/training-manuals/photography/istockphotos-standards
Working through this will help them see how we work, what we look for and the expectations from iStock. And to be honest will answer almost 100% of the questions on how to be a Contributing Artist. Our standards, Titles and Keywords, Model Releases and Legal Requirements, Editorial images etc.
We also have an FAQ section:
http://www.istockphoto.com/faq.php
This section covers:
How do I request a payout?
Why do I need to upload my ID?
How do I replace rejected samples in my application?
I am confused/disagree with an inspection decision, is there anything I can do?
How do I become a contributing member for iStockphoto?
Is there a way to find out where my photos are being used?
When do I need a model release?
How much does a contributor make / what is the royalty structure?
What can I do to improve my downloads?
If I’m approved as a contributing photographer, are the samples I provided automatically accepted?
Royalties:
http://www.istockphoto.com/help/sell-stock/about-royalties
How you get paid, when you can request a payout and what your Royalties are (and can be) depending on your success.
Royalty Schedule:
http://www.istockphoto.com/help/sell-stock/rate-schedule
Trends:
http://api2p.istockphoto.com/participate/contributor-lounge/trends
If they wish they can go to the above link and see the highest rated files and he most popular downloads to get an idea also of what is selling and what people are rating as great files.
I hope that this is helpful and gets them started on finding the answers to the questions you have tasked them with in order to make this a successful project.
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Color Meanings - If link doesn't work - in your search engine type in "color meanings + about.com"
http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/color/a/symbolism.htm
Color Theory - Quick Reference Sheet for Designers
http://dizorb.com/2010/07/25/color-theory-quick-reference-sheet-for-designers/
http://www.adobe.com/support/photoshop/gettingstarted/
http://www.planetphotoshop.com/
http://slodive.com/photoshop/photoshop-cs5-tutorials/
http://designrfix.com/resources/photoshop-cs5-tutorials-70-creative-tips
http://www.w3blend.com/2011/02/100-stunning-adobe-photoshop-cs5-tutorials/
http://www.adobetv.com
Adobe Visual Design CS5 Curriculum
http://cx.adobe.com/euf/assets/files/Visual_Design_CS5.pdf