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  • The Main Subject of this image is not in focus : This is a very notorious reason for stock photo rejection in Shutterstock. This video discusses how to get around the issue and solve the problem.
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  • @aniketvanjani2988
    @aniketvanjani2988 4 роки тому +45

    Just accepted same image which was rejected after adding selective focus in description and blur in title thankyousomuch..

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +6

      Always happy to guide talanted photographers like you bro...keep in touch and keep supporting my channel ❤️

  • @gauravrai8294
    @gauravrai8294 4 роки тому +46

    I think Shutterstock ruled by "BOTS" so after facing 10 times rejections like subject is not in focus I just leave Shutterstock and upload on iStock and it get accepted wisely 🤝.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +5

      It's nothing like that. Shutterstock is very strict and only accepts the best and istock accepts anything now.. Thats the truth 😅

    • @ayushp610
      @ayushp610 4 роки тому +9

      @@TheTeachingDoc Ooo. From now I will also upload on istock. Because I am very angry on Shutterstock, rejecting my beautiful Captures ☹️😡😡😡

    • @anzalnanooranzalnanoor5668
      @anzalnanooranzalnanoor5668 4 роки тому +3

      I face almost 45times rejection but i m still on working it its just because i m not want to leave it

    • @hareemnawaz1135
      @hareemnawaz1135 2 роки тому

      How much u have earned through istock?

  • @jonihanebutt8343
    @jonihanebutt8343 4 роки тому +12

    Cactus. I have experienced the same issues with Shutterstock. I thought they had just hired a bunch of new reviewers. So I upload them again and they get accepted. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this prickly subject! Lol!

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience..❤️ Thank God I am not alone 😅😅

  • @rangeecha901
    @rangeecha901 4 роки тому +12

    November month has been the month of highest rejections on Shutterstock. The same reason "The main subject of this image is not in focus".............. Frustration is same photographs are very well accepted by other stock agencies.........

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      I can feel every word of it 🙄🙄

    • @jazzi786
      @jazzi786 4 роки тому

      @TheTeachingDoc Can u plz tell me Other stock agencies names so I shoul start working for them not for Shutter

  • @rangeecha901
    @rangeecha901 4 роки тому +8

    You nailed it Dada. Like many of us I too have got this rejection many times. Its a shame. I was quite disappointed recently when Shutterstock rejected 18 images of the total 25 I uploaded and that too within an hour and half after the pics were uploaded. Yes, I had mentioned 'Selective Focus', 'Blur Background' etc.... in the title. To my utter surprise all these photos (except 2-3) were accepted by other stock agencies. I have experienced this more after I have been uploading more quality photos on Shutterstock. So what I have concluded is that the review process of Shutterstock is more strict gradually over time.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +7

      You are right... But It's not strict.. Its wrong.. Strictness can be avoided with good photos. But they are rejecting good photos too 😒
      Hope they change their review process soon..

    • @rangeecha901
      @rangeecha901 4 роки тому +1

      Agree, Its completely wrong!

    • @hereyougoall762
      @hereyougoall762 Рік тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc we need to bring this thing into their notice, as they are rejecting good images as well. so it is not fair.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  Рік тому

      Right

  • @PhotoPop61
    @PhotoPop61 2 роки тому +2

    Cactus. Thank you for this video. I submitted for the first time and had all 3 photos rejected. It’s not a good feeling especially since everyone who sees my images on social media always gives them 👍🏻 and ❤️. I’m gonna resubmit them. I’m not giving up 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @distortion3451
    @distortion3451 4 роки тому +9

    Ive just started doing shutterstock for fun and cuse i want extra cash rn and i like photography so why not combine it this was very helpful shutterstock can hurt the fealing of new photographers as they dont know what is happening and they will think that they suck at photography wich is a shame

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +2

      I strongly agree with you. Even till date many friends laugh me out when ever I being up this topic 😅

  • @ardiansyaha.k.559
    @ardiansyaha.k.559 2 роки тому +1

    that *beep* sound represented.. BIG THANKS!!

  • @MrRuelP
    @MrRuelP 3 роки тому +3

    I admire your positive mindset. You are right, the reviewers have nothing against contributors so rejection shouldn't be taken personally. I have few photos that were rejected by Shutterstock but accepted by Adobe Stock. Recently, I discovered 2 Lightroom sliders that increase my acceptance to Adobe, ands these 2 sliders are luminance and color noise reduction. So easy to use, just hold option key (Mac) while adjusting the sliders until the noise is beautifully and gradually reduced. Tada! Thanks for this video.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much. To be honest I just dragged those sliders..will now always use the option key while playing with them. Keep in touch. All thr best for your photographic journey ❤️

    • @humamalik5118
      @humamalik5118 Рік тому

      wich two lightroom apps kindly share?

  • @hiteshswami4603
    @hiteshswami4603 4 роки тому +1

    Same problem doctor,my photo rejected on the contributor ,what i do now ,sell a photo on another site or on the contributor itself.please solve 😔😔😔

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Do in this fashion
      ua-cam.com/video/KtenRw25Rco/v-deo.html
      If any image is rejected then improve your photography and retry. These agencies are very strict.

  • @gdas4092
    @gdas4092 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you sir,
    My 10 photos got selected out of 12 photos.
    earlier most of my photos got rejected and the least expected one's got accepted
    But now the photos which I have accurately expected to be accepted has been accepted.
    Now I have now some idea how to upload photos that will not get rejected
    I know it's not that much but I hope the photos will start to get into sale too

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому

      Congratulations. Keep up your hard work. Don't worry about sales much. It will happen soon if your are consistently uploading. Good luck 😸

    • @gdas4092
      @gdas4092 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc thanks for the well wishes

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому

      😋

  • @SanPedro22
    @SanPedro22 Рік тому +1

    I read on the internet that one person before got 99% of his photos accepted. But when Shutterstock and Adobe switched to AI review - this percentage went down to only 40% accepted. This has been my experience too. About only 40-50% of my photos are accepted - even though I use a Canon R5 with very expensive lenses. How insane is AI? Once I took a photo of a dump truck unloading gravel. Was tons of dust! Why was the photo rejected? Dust and grain!!!!

  • @allsinone3308
    @allsinone3308 4 роки тому +4

    Simply typ background in Description and key word this problem has been sloved

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +2

      OK thanks. Will follow this advice 😁

    • @dazzlingdeb8427
      @dazzlingdeb8427 4 роки тому +1

      Product's Promotion You mean put “background defocused” in both the description and the keywords?

  • @damithsuranga50
    @damithsuranga50 2 роки тому +1

    I am from Sri lanka. I also faced this problem. But now I decided to re upload my rejected photos and do the same actions that you have mentioned. Thank you. Will inform you the result again.

  • @helloitsmeterrykelly1944
    @helloitsmeterrykelly1944 4 роки тому +8

    I use the word “bokeh” in description and keywords, so far it works. Cactus

  • @sapumalproduction
    @sapumalproduction 2 роки тому +1

    ooooooooo thats the reason 😅😅😅😅
    thanks ❤❤❤❤

  • @sabhealthyhai
    @sabhealthyhai 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely right, it happens with me lots of time, Cactus situation 😂

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      I don't know what to react 😭😅😑😁

  • @nasihrahman8107
    @nasihrahman8107 3 роки тому +2

    I had submitted almost 24 images. I started to upload last weak. But all of my photo had rejected due to this focus issue and some of with noise issue. But I had got a mail 2 days before that "welcome to shutterstock. You are now a contributer" I don't know how. But now my problem is they are not accepting any of my photo I had reaploaded. The photo was correct in focus that I had verified. any solutions doc,..?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Afraid not dear. You have to resign up from a different account. Try this link
      shutr.bz/2Mhfm2j

    • @nasihrahman8107
      @nasihrahman8107 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheTeachingDoc Is it problem with my account..?

    • @nasihrahman8107
      @nasihrahman8107 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc plz rply 🙏🏻

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      How can I say that? I am not customer support person dear. I am an user like you. Only customer service personnel can help u

    • @nasihrahman8107
      @nasihrahman8107 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheTeachingDoc bro, i ask u because you had more experience in this....ok let me make a new account 🤗

  • @voyad5866
    @voyad5866 4 роки тому +3

    "Cactus". Yup this is a consistent issue with Shutterstock and nope you aren't alone.

  • @palashbag0563
    @palashbag0563 4 роки тому +1

    Sir! Amr photo approved hoyache kintu SEI photo gulo amr portfolio te show korche na... Karon ta ki sir? Janle bolben Please!.

  • @sanjeevjaggi8123
    @sanjeevjaggi8123 4 роки тому +3

    Big Cactass with Shutter. (means no logic behind rejection)

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Absolutely sir.. 😣😣😣
      No idea how to get rid of it. All good images are rejected everyday..

  • @dehanieventure1704
    @dehanieventure1704 3 роки тому +1

    Cactus...Shutterstock not verify my registration..what to do?..pls help

  • @baisashorts
    @baisashorts 3 роки тому +3

    Bhaiya please Hindi me samjaiye

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Ye lijiye
      Out of focus hindi
      ua-cam.com/video/pXpWA7pidBk/v-deo.html

    • @baisashorts
      @baisashorts 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheTeachingDoc Dekh liya Video Bhaiya

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Okk

  • @dunstun365
    @dunstun365 4 роки тому +2

    Note that weekends are the worst time for rejections on shutterstock. Someone on their forum emailed & told me that. So definitely upload during the week. & put focus on foreground Or selective focus. BUT if too little of the image is in focus , it'll be rejected. I'll try my old Minolta lens & retake the photo rejected to see if it's sharper if yes fair enough. if not then shutterstock are wrong.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Even though you deleted your 1000 word rant about shutterstock I will still reply... It's about consistency. I have crossed 1000 usd. If you give up after rejection and have only a portfolio of 35 photos then consider yourself extremely lucky on those sales. Its true the income is not gonna make any Contributor rich overnight but there's nothing called easy money and that too money for those photographs which would have remained in hard drive anyway. So watch the whole video for the solution. 😊😊

    • @dunstun365
      @dunstun365 2 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc Any rant about shutterstock is entirely justified with the paltry money they pay. (10c come on, why do you still bother with them) WWhy can't you admit thaqt they're wrong sometimes? the CEO knows nothing about media and photography and just boasts about A.I. They recently reject very good quality photos which are entirely in focus at f8 or f11 & say there's noise in a photo when there isn't Their reviewers or A. I. mistake trees & foliage for noise.. I checked at 100% shot in raw at low ISO & converted to high q JPEG photos so Shutterstk are wrong about 50% of the time AND no other agency rejects them. Remember they don't use human reviewers most of the time, they use A.I. which doesn't work to review. I am 33c to payout so will leave then cos they're not going to change

  • @hareemnawaz1135
    @hareemnawaz1135 2 роки тому +1

    I am also a doctor and new to shutterstock. My images were rejected beacuse i selected "illustartion" . Should i select "editorial"?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому +1

      Dont select anything

    • @hareemnawaz1135
      @hareemnawaz1135 2 роки тому +1

      One thing more...can we add the same images on more than one site?like shutterstock ,istock,getty images?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому

      Same image different site??
      Well Yes and No. U need to keep in mind some copyright issues that may get your account banned. I have made a small video to clear this doubt for beginners. See this
      ua-cam.com/video/sdoCMqTrl5Y/v-deo.html
      and after that see this
      Top exclusive and non exclusive
      ua-cam.com/video/UxhnKJWVB84/v-deo.html

  • @dashrathsinhrajput3756
    @dashrathsinhrajput3756 4 роки тому +2

    Doctor,please give me some other photo selling websites except Shutterstock,which in low chance of rejection by any issue.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +2

      Links to register on stock websites to sell photos.
      Shutterstock
      shutr.bz/2Mhfm2j
      Picxy
      bit.ly/3aEcZAu
      Dreamstime
      bit.ly/2RYwUUn
      and Deposit Photos
      bit.ly/2PYs2fw
      Canstock
      bit.ly/2S3nLIA
      Pond5
      bit.ly/36DinkU
      Adobe Stock
      adobe.ly/2EqGHus
      iStock
      bit.ly/34oy5PD
      MostPhotos
      bit.ly/38BOYIB

    • @dashrathsinhrajput3756
      @dashrathsinhrajput3756 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks

  • @briank7260
    @briank7260 2 роки тому +1

    With your help I finally got a couple rejects accepted by "explaining" in the description what the main subject was and that it was ok or intended for the rest of the image to not be in focus. Thank you.

  • @kukufuntv1
    @kukufuntv1 Рік тому +1

    I have two mobiles can i install contributer app and use same account in both mobiles at same time ? Please answer

  • @dazzlingdeb8427
    @dazzlingdeb8427 4 роки тому +2

    I have also had photographs accepted by Adobe, iStock and Alamy that have been turned down by Shutterstock due to the photo being out of focus. I’ve asked my photography instructors at college if they think the focus is too soft. They’ve always said no.
    I’ve tried to improve my focus to get it tack sharp, but I’ve recently read that some lenses are sharper than others. I have enthusiasts-grade Nikon and Nikor lens. My zoom is not fast. So maybe a small portion of the problem is because of my lens. I don’t know. But this issue has made me mindful of focus.
    As for artifacts... if you’re using Camera Raw (probably Lightroom too) be very careful of using the dehaze or clarity sliders. If I use those sliders above 3 or 4, Shutterstock tends to reject for artifacts. I try not to use those two sliders at all when uploading to Shutterstock.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Absolutely.. Its better to avoid clarity and dehaze totally.. To make the image pop, just tweaking the contrast and levels are fine to avoid getting into rejection due to artefacts 😅

    • @dazzlingdeb8427
      @dazzlingdeb8427 4 роки тому

      The Teaching Doc Yes, I do that. Some photos need a bit on help when taken under harsh lighting conditions.
      I recently took some candid event photos on a morning with a lot of glare. I used clarity and dehaze then as I was giving them to the event. Shutterstock is rejecting some because of artifacts.
      Alamy accepted all 24 photos! Not that I’ll sell any on Alamy. 🙄
      iStock doesn’t want to accept the event photos because that’s strictly a Getty thing. I could apply to Getty, but they usually only accept photojournalists. So even though the JDRF want me back next year (as a volunteer photographer), Getty won’t accept me.
      Stock photography platforms sure have learning curves! ☺️

  • @aarti1080
    @aarti1080 4 роки тому +1

    Do we have to give shoot date, location details etc...? Caption is not accurately describing image...how to write captions ...help....thanks in advance

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Yes everything is important in editorial image... U can check this ua-cam.com/video/xCPmPl0_BN8/v-deo.html

    • @aarti1080
      @aarti1080 4 роки тому

      Thank you

  • @dhruv4277
    @dhruv4277 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Arindam, My Photos have been approved on Adobe stock and shutterstock, do I need to perform any action to put them on sale or be visible to buyers or once approved I dont have to take any steps, it been 3 weeks I am confused If I am missing anything ?? Please Help

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      They are on sale. But they are competing against millions of images so dont expect sale to happen soon..infact There maybe 20 reasons why your files are not selling. Now I don't know what photos you have uploaded..so take a look at this detailed analysis video...
      ua-cam.com/video/7Mp-1KS1bi8/v-deo.html

  • @selvamadhisivamart
    @selvamadhisivamart 2 роки тому +1

    Yes ...Brother you are right...!

  • @chrischiccino88
    @chrischiccino88 3 роки тому +1

    Highest medical doctor I've ever seen.

  • @Upasana_Behera
    @Upasana_Behera 3 роки тому

    CACTUS. the same thing happening with me..... Focus rejection....thanks for the 2 solutions...i will now surely try this methods out....thank you!!

  • @georginajovanovic
    @georginajovanovic 2 роки тому +1

    What resolution are the photos submitted to Shutterstock?

  • @ArunKumar-ex3hh
    @ArunKumar-ex3hh 4 роки тому +1

    Can I upload photos of photographers , they said free to use. Can I make money of them?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Hahaha. Sure. If u want to get your account blocked in 7 days. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @techzone2068
    @techzone2068 4 роки тому +2

    Bhai maray sath b aisa he ho rah hai subject not focus reject images Shutterstock. Please help me 🤔

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Video me hi to solution bola hai bhai 😊 jo bola hain wo hi karo.. ☺️

    • @techzone2068
      @techzone2068 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc thanks. Brother 😊

  • @lakithmandula4323
    @lakithmandula4323 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Doc. i have a quick question. Im a Designer and I created most of wall papers. but when i upload my wall papers its all rejected and they all ways sayng add property details or model details. but i already added property details .if isit fail i will change it to model details .but its also failing again and again. but its not happen to other my design works. like texture backgrounds,visiting cards. can you help me for that .

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Well you need to contact customer care by email. Property release if properly filled then this error should not be happening..

  • @PinkPoo
    @PinkPoo 3 роки тому +1

    Do you know any stock sites that don't reject images?

  • @yassermasood3423
    @yassermasood3423 2 роки тому +1

    Cactus.
    Very informative and we'll explained.
    Thank you

  • @faithmediaproduction453
    @faithmediaproduction453 Рік тому

    Dr. is there is a problem when a photo have date and time? I need to know urgently, pls

  • @smtanviralam1658
    @smtanviralam1658 Рік тому +1

    1:20 nailed it 🫡🫡🫡😂😂🙏

  • @mohammed_younos
    @mohammed_younos 4 роки тому +1

    Dear what is the correct resolution to save images from the program Lightroom until it is uploaded on the site of Shutterstock Is it 300 or 72

  • @Justin-gl4fw
    @Justin-gl4fw 3 роки тому +1

    Can we use mobile for taking and uploading photos

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      It's not the best option as quality is very poor compared to dslr but it's not impossible. Good luck

  • @sanju7635
    @sanju7635 4 роки тому +1

    After approval of photos, now what i have to do. Pls tell

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Nothing.. approval means your job ends. Then upload more and more

  • @pasindumanod3315
    @pasindumanod3315 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!! Most of my mobile photos respected in this reason. I will try this.😍😍😍

  • @thegenuinemarcus
    @thegenuinemarcus 2 роки тому +2

    Took me 2hours to upload 60 photos only to find out main subject is out of focus 🙄

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому

      If you are just starting out get used to it. It's very common thing 😅

  • @southgateclean
    @southgateclean 4 роки тому +1

    Cactus. Also getting rejection reason stating description does not match the photo.... It's absolute nonsense. Description explained exactly what photo depicted. I give up.

  • @basilboris
    @basilboris 2 роки тому +2

    On Thursday I uploaded 20 images to shutterstock of which 16 were accepted. Yesterday I uploaded 22 from the same original batch (so taken at the same time, in the same light and of the same subjects etc) and they rejected every single one!! Out of focus, noise etc. The pictures were near identical in quality so it has to be that the curator just decided to reject everything on a whim. I'm pretty angry right now. Shutterstocks website says "simply re-upload them" well Where's the magical re-upload button? There isn't one! Im not amused 😡

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому +1

      Get used to it.. 😝😝😝😝😝

    • @basilboris
      @basilboris 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc I re-upoloaded them without any alteration at all, and 15 of the 22 were accepted! 🤔. Thanks for the great videos 👍

    • @joeguetzloff4465
      @joeguetzloff4465 Рік тому +2

      Bro, I'm going through the same with them. I got used to pixel peeping @ 200% or higher and nitpicking the heck out of my pics and got to an 85% success rate. They just shot down 6 of 8 over the weekend. One was for underexposure. That pic is lighter than the Atlanta nighttime panoramic that they sold for $500 two years ago! Like WTF??? Not everyone likes cartoonishly bright overprocessed garbage. But, I guess they do now. 😕

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  Рік тому

      Actually😣😣😣

    • @hereyougoall762
      @hereyougoall762 Рік тому

      hahahahah, it is true there is no magical button on it, we have to go through whole procedure again.

  • @samandras36
    @samandras36 2 роки тому +1

    OMG This is happening to almost ALL of my Pictures! stating the "Main subject is not in focus" .. When as a artist or photographer I chose it to be that way, I chose for the portrait to look like a portrait in the back to look blurred because of the aperture etc, so why does shutter stock reject it all together? I'll take two pictures of the same object or same scene one with no enhancing no portrait effect nothing white balance all out of whack and that one will get uploaded and the ones that I've found tuned and made look a hundred times better and light room are another photo editor, or simply by taking a picture the right way gets rejected and the plain Jane the one gets accepted.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому

      Yeah. Mindless bots review pics by digital pixel matching. So bokeh pics are doomes 😭😭

  • @amusicaljourneybyps4403
    @amusicaljourneybyps4403 4 роки тому +1

    Dada, I'm getting below reasons everytime, whenever I upload photo on Shutterstocks. Pls. advice on it. How can I upload my photo successfully.
    Rejection reasons (4)
    Title / Keyword Trademark: Title and/or keywords contain trademark issues (e.g. brand name, company name, etc).
    Noise / Film Grain : Content contains chrominance noise, luminance noise, sharpening noise, or film grain that detracts from the main subject.
    Focus: The main subject is out of focus or is not in focus due to camera shake, motion blur, overuse of noise reduction, or technical limitations of the equipment used (e.g. autofocus searching, camera sensor quality, etc).
    Missing Model Release: A model release is required for this submission but was not provided.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      I think you are new here. I have detailed guides for all of them. Take your time and search the related videos in my channel.

    • @amusicaljourneybyps4403
      @amusicaljourneybyps4403 4 роки тому +1

      Ok Thanks for your reply

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Welcome 🤗

  • @dasarisrikanth6160
    @dasarisrikanth6160 4 роки тому +1

    How many photo rejections are accepted in Shutterstock in a month.i have 15 rejections out of 74.do my account will be deactivated or it will be freezed.pls revert me..also pls tell me how many rejections are accepted in a month

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Relax. There is no limit to accepted or rejected photo. Once your account is activated then you can have infinite number of rejections :)

    • @dasarisrikanth6160
      @dasarisrikanth6160 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc Thank you sir for reverting fast..Also ur videos and your explanation is good..Is This rejection rule is same in other stock sites also..

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      @@dasarisrikanth6160 yes sir. :)
      So sit back and relax and enjoy your photographic journey ♥️

  • @MohsinShortsCreator
    @MohsinShortsCreator 4 роки тому +1

    Hello sir Please please Help me me 10 days k liye gaon gaya tha meri anty death hoi thi is liye abi Mumbai aaya hu to mera shutter stock account open nhi ho raha hai pass word wrong bata raha hai jab ke mera password sahi hai please sir bataye Kya karu forget password bhi kiya but kuch faida nhi huwa

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Kaise bolu kya problem hua. Main to contributor hoon aap ki tarha. Sorry for this. Aapko customer support ko contact karna padega

  • @kunalbhatia8366
    @kunalbhatia8366 4 роки тому +1

    Cactus
    Teaching doc I am new to ss only a couple months I have watched this video many times tried writing shallow depth of field it is not working is there anything else I only have a portfolio of 3 images I have submitted more than 100 images but all say not in focus one image in my portfolio is actually not in focus and I was surprised when they accepted that but not the sharp images.Is there a certain shutter speed you need or something. I have tried about everything .

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Nothing is certain.all depends on mood of reviewers

  • @atulrana1536
    @atulrana1536 2 роки тому +1

    Sir jo apne words bola hai vo sir title description me kase likh mtlb sir photo ki bloging be likhni hoti hai sir us bloging ke baad likh jo apne words bola hai likhne ko or sir unko kase likh ek line bad likha Or sir hyphen be legna hai ek word ke bad title mai???

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  2 роки тому

      Titles and descriptions hindi guide
      ua-cam.com/video/ONTnh3IUilY/v-deo.html

  • @DekhoShayari
    @DekhoShayari 2 роки тому +1

    Error: Graphic1.eps
    The size of your artwork (not the size of the artboard) must be at least 4 megapixels.
    Pls, Sir Croeldrow me sir bataiye na,

  • @sherazphotography777
    @sherazphotography777 3 роки тому +2

    Getting lot of rejection from shutter stock at the moment. Thanks for the video :)

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Rejection is a part of the learning curve. We all face it everyday and become better day by day 😊

    • @sherazphotography777
      @sherazphotography777 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc Cheers for the encouragement much appreciated

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      👌👌

  • @lifelines_guman
    @lifelines_guman 4 роки тому +1

    Hello sir,
    I have an doubt that i think you can share with me ..
    Can i upload the same picture in all those above given photo selling websites?
    Its an very big trouble for me sir. Please clear my problem i request you to sir.
    Thank you!

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Well Yes and No. U need to keep in mind some copyright issues that may get your account banned. I have made a small video to clear this doubt for beginners. See this
      ua-cam.com/video/sdoCMqTrl5Y/v-deo.html
      and after that see this
      Top exclusive and non exclusive
      ua-cam.com/video/UxhnKJWVB84/v-deo.html

  • @itsdomenik4105
    @itsdomenik4105 3 роки тому

    Hey! Just a question, why does shutterstock keep rejecting me by the reason of "The image is pixalated or not sharp/too much noise"? Almost áll of my good looking photos are rejected. (i use dslr and not phone) and i Edit them in Adobe light room.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Try using noise reduction by this method
      ua-cam.com/video/dfZ3LzAdZeE/v-deo.html
      Very effective for me.

  • @surnderratti63
    @surnderratti63 Рік тому +1

    Dhanyavad, Namaste....

  • @dazzlingdeb8427
    @dazzlingdeb8427 4 роки тому +2

    OMG. I get this often! But other stock platforms like Adobe, Alamy and iStock accept them. This has been confusing. I’ll now listen to your video. But it sure helps to know it’s not just me.
    Another one I get turned down for is for excessive artifacts, but 9/10 those images are accepted by other stock platforms. Does anyone else get that?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Oh yes... On the same boat here... Just irritating at times 😅😅😅

  • @biltu2323
    @biltu2323 4 роки тому +2

    Sir you are good man

  • @4kWorld663
    @4kWorld663 4 роки тому +2

    Sir please tell me how to submit illustration on Shutterstock. always rejected my illustrations images . Reason Missing reference image

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +2

      It means you need to upload the original source image which you edited. You need to upload it as property release...

    • @dazzlingdeb8427
      @dazzlingdeb8427 4 роки тому +1

      All vid mix You have to upload the reference file as a small JPEG. It shows up under Releases.
      I took one of my photos and applied filters to it to make it look like a weird looking background. They called it an Illustration, and I had to upload the original pic as a small JPEG to prove it was mine.
      So... as for Illustrations, if you use a photo as a guide, that photo needs to be your own. They will not accept someone else’s photo as the reference file.
      If you’re drawing and creating freehand, that’s all good. Still need the reference file tho.

    • @4kWorld663
      @4kWorld663 4 роки тому +1

      Sir ji ek video illustration per bhi

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      @@4kWorld663 Okay sure.. In future ❤️❤️

  • @MDSabbir-yk3vm
    @MDSabbir-yk3vm 4 роки тому +1

    How many we can earn by selling a piece photo?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Check my latest videos you will understand it can vary from 0.10 to 68 dollar for a single photo in my case..depends of customer subscription package and luck

  • @RAN4EVR1
    @RAN4EVR1 4 роки тому +2

    lovely advice! Thanks alot Arindam :) You are really doing a great work.

  • @Mr.Rvvlogs1010
    @Mr.Rvvlogs1010 4 роки тому +1

    My problem illustration .. I don't know how to correct

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Save your illustration in eps10 format. Then there will not be any error.

  • @mohaiminuljihaad4338
    @mohaiminuljihaad4338 3 роки тому

    Shutterstock is not approving my mobile photographs. I tried many many times. What can I do? Does it mean they dont approve mobile Photography?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      No...all my mobile photos are sold everyday..improve photography first

  • @anujasharma9677
    @anujasharma9677 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent feedback Dr.Arindam. You are very detailed and very precise. Love your videos.

  • @swatigupta5694
    @swatigupta5694 4 роки тому +1

    I have done all the editing as per your tutorial...still my captures are rejecting with same reasons...please suggest smthng...

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      It means you have to click properly. An improper optical photograph cannot be edited even if tried hard. I cannot comment without seeing the photo but reviewer decision is final so try to improve camera clicks is what all I can say. All the best

  • @chorreyy9708
    @chorreyy9708 3 роки тому

    Doc ,I want to ask, why the photo that I've been uploaded blur , but on my screen, it's look sharp and not blur..Is ShutterStock has compress that photo or what?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      No idea. But you need a large 24 inch color calibrated monitor and zoom the photo to 100% and then check sharpness. Shutterstock checks after 100% zoom.

    • @chorreyy9708
      @chorreyy9708 3 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc alright. Thank you Dr

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Most welcome

  • @nityamintra799
    @nityamintra799 4 роки тому +1

    How can i solve autofocus searching, and cemra sensor quality problem, I have redmi 6a mobile phone and also out of focus problem

  • @therealityworld5948
    @therealityworld5948 4 роки тому +1

    In Adobe Photoshop l increased the clarity and sharpen of the image that not got accepted and after that it got accepted.

  • @Akekris
    @Akekris 3 роки тому +1

    Agreed sometimes out of focus is wrong decision

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Human reviewers make mistakes. But it's so much sometimes it feels bots 😅

  • @user-gw3pw1jh3d
    @user-gw3pw1jh3d 2 роки тому +1

    Tnq for your inspiration. ..same event for me. Only one picture sell image. Tnq 💞💞💞 from 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @emanuelgarcia7397
    @emanuelgarcia7397 3 роки тому +1

    Towards the end what do you mean by photos have to be sharp and is there an app that can do that,if so do you have a video on it

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Of course I have detailed video. You can search In my channel. You might need some time to search ...that's it 😎

    • @emanuelgarcia7397
      @emanuelgarcia7397 3 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc is it the video called “the main subject is not in focus

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      No. Actually that is a very old video. I will upload a digital sharpening guide soon. 😀

  • @bunkeomara
    @bunkeomara 3 роки тому

    I'm a new contributor in Shutterstock. In my experience, I upload more than 40 photos but they never accepted one of my photos. This is really hurt but I never give up, hope one day they will accept my beautiful photos. Thank The Teaching Doc for sharing and advice.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Don't lose motivation. We all fail and then learn. All the best for your photographic journey ❤️

  • @poornaprajnad2250
    @poornaprajnad2250 4 роки тому +1

    Cactus...which is the best website to upload our photos

  • @andsing3261
    @andsing3261 4 роки тому +1

    Mostly users of shut... Doing complaint for unwanted rejection while photos was exact clicked. Than u think still we have use or making account in shutteestok????
    Or after millions of good fotos shutt... Now only need extra ordinary or somthing diffrent photos?????

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Yes beginners who don't know photography very well but try to sell that have this problem. First learn and then earn...one u have mastered photo graphy Shutterstock will not reject. Facebook and Instagram make every one think that he is great due to 100 likes 😂😂

    • @andsing3261
      @andsing3261 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc hummmm thats the point....👏🖤 thanks

  • @sarsijnaynamphysicsclasses2221
    @sarsijnaynamphysicsclasses2221 4 роки тому +1

    I have made Shutterstock profile a few days ago. My first image had rejected, and today my second image have rejected by the same reason. How I resubmit my image. I use contributor app and there is no option to resubmition. And I didn't get any email of rejection by Shutterstock..... Please let me know.thankuuuuuu

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      You have to select and upload manually.
      Again.

    • @sarsijnaynamphysicsclasses2221
      @sarsijnaynamphysicsclasses2221 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc I heard that, Shutterstock do ban who many times submit the similar image .is that true?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      I don't think you have seen my Shutterstock updated terms and conditions video. Anyways answer to your question is absolutely yes. Never upload similar looking images. That is considered spamming and will invite account ban

  • @t-dash317
    @t-dash317 4 роки тому +1

    Hi could you please tell me some other good stock photography site ....sir

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Links to register on stock websites to sell photos.
      Most Photos
      bit.ly/2V1JvWU
      Picxy
      bit.ly/3aEcZAu
      Shutterstock
      shutr.bz/2Mhfm2j
      Dreamstime
      bit.ly/2RYwUUn
      and Deposit Photos
      bit.ly/2PYs2fw
      Canstock
      bit.ly/2S3nLIA
      Pond5
      bit.ly/36DinkU
      iStock
      bit.ly/34oy5PD
      Link to sell Video on Blackbox
      bit.ly/2rRJOJ2
      Join our newly created facebook group and share your experiences!
      bit.ly/2PYrqGK

  • @im_fahimahmedz
    @im_fahimahmedz 3 роки тому +1

    Can i post a rejected photo second time?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Yes edit and correct the rejection reasons and re-upload. All the best

  • @hareemnawaz1135
    @hareemnawaz1135 2 роки тому

    What other websites we can use for paid uploading pictures other than shutterstock?

  • @politywalesir
    @politywalesir 4 роки тому +1

    Sir, aaj Maine 5 photo upload kiye the but sabhi photo rejected ho Gaye hai , reason focus issues

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Aise ho sakta hai. Parso firse upload kar dena wahi photos.

    • @politywalesir
      @politywalesir 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc thanks sir G

  • @pearlsplatinum
    @pearlsplatinum 4 роки тому +1

    Hi... whats your view on BlackBox ?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      It's very good specially for those who don't have time to enter metadata or upload at all websites seperately.

  • @silverheadd
    @silverheadd 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much, Doc! I've been getting so many rejections on my high quality photos recently. I almost lost the hope. I'll try your method, wish it works out well.

  • @nipunjain3526
    @nipunjain3526 4 роки тому +1

    How many pics should we upload daily to get 30 40 dollars monthly?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      These questions don't have any value. Number doesn't matter. Quality matters. 😁
      But I would save maybe 5000 high quality diverse commerical properly model released colour graded pics can get you there. Good luck.

    • @nipunjain3526
      @nipunjain3526 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc Does each selected photographs gets deleted after every 21 days and we have to re upload every pic??

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      I see your concepts are not clear. Kindly see this 21 days faq video guide
      ua-cam.com/video/IALUwXfGeR8/v-deo.html

  • @abhaydixit5185
    @abhaydixit5185 4 роки тому +1

    Bilkul sahi kha aapne.bus isse demotivstion hota h..... Cactus

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Yes bhai... Ekdam life jhand kar diya hai BC shutterstock people. Har roz almost Saare photo rejected due to focus.. Jab ki baki log are accepting..
      Thanks for watching 😅😅

  • @onefunfunda
    @onefunfunda 3 роки тому +1

    Sir please help me, sir mene ek hand ka illustration bna kr shutterstock pr upload kiya but approve nhi hua.... Bol rha hai ki missing reference image.... Sir ye kya hota hai or kase solve kru.. Please help me.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Aapko property release form fill up karna padega

    • @onefunfunda
      @onefunfunda 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc sir but ye yo mene illustration bnaya hai

    • @onefunfunda
      @onefunfunda 3 роки тому +2

      Or wo bhi only hands ka

    • @onefunfunda
      @onefunfunda 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc sir answer please....!!!!

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Haan aapka apna artwork property release dena hain

  • @hasitha2010
    @hasitha2010 2 роки тому +1

    That means we can't get photos from phone...

  • @print-on-demandcloth3309
    @print-on-demandcloth3309 Рік тому

    After edit a photo how make it origin by camera

  • @mohinizen7578
    @mohinizen7578 4 роки тому +1

    Sir edit kiye huye photo Shutterstock pe upload nahi hoti aisa kyu hota he me PicsArt se edit krti hu

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      No problem. Lekin editing Ana chaiye

    • @mohinizen7578
      @mohinizen7578 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc sir editing to ati he lekin jab me photo upload krti to to unka msg ata he ki apki photo 4+ mp nahi he jab mera mobile camera usse jyada mp he aisa ku hota he?aur dusre mobile se liye huve photo upload nahi hot he to iska koi solutions he kya??😔

  • @fununlimited71
    @fununlimited71 4 роки тому +1

    Dear sir.... Objectionable Metadata kya hota h. Shutterstock rejection error.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Matlab kuch keyword aap diye honge jo unke rules ke khilaf hain..

    • @fununlimited71
      @fununlimited71 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc thanks sir

  • @KirtyGupta
    @KirtyGupta 4 роки тому +1

    Cactus... Just wanted to confirm is there any limitations of number of rejection in Shutterstock

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Yes...there is..and they will notify you when you reach that daily limit.

    • @KirtyGupta
      @KirtyGupta 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc thanks 😊

    • @KirtyGupta
      @KirtyGupta 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc You are doing a great job I really appreciate 👏
      Very helpful information 👌
      Keep up the good work, this is very helpful for people like me 😊

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Glad to be of help. Stay safe and all the best for your photographic journey ❤️

    • @KirtyGupta
      @KirtyGupta 4 роки тому

      @@TheTeachingDoc Thank you so much😊😊😊

  • @shariqmanzoor322
    @shariqmanzoor322 Рік тому +1

    Hi, your video is too much supportive
    Can you please tell me that why my approved images are not generating money ?

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  Рік тому

      Dont worry I have the perfect guide for you for guranteed improvement
      12 tips to increase sales
      ua-cam.com/video/ht1L-36fFYo/v-deo.html

  • @chupkychupky3056
    @chupkychupky3056 3 роки тому +1

    Hi sir i am new in shutterstock shutterstock can not approved my images i need earnning 😭😭😭😭

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      In order to get images approved, Learn and improve photography first. Then think of selling. My suggestion to you as a beginner ☺️

    • @chupkychupky3056
      @chupkychupky3056 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc ok😭😭

  • @Quantum-c7l
    @Quantum-c7l 4 роки тому +3

    Plz tell the names of other websites were we can upload photos.

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +3

      Links to register on stock websites to sell photos.
      Shutterstock
      shutr.bz/2Mhfm2j
      Dreamstime
      bit.ly/2RYwUUn
      and Deposit Photos
      bit.ly/2PYs2fw
      Canstock
      bit.ly/2S3nLIA
      Pond5
      bit.ly/36DinkU
      Adobe Stock
      adobe.ly/2EqGHus
      iStock
      bit.ly/34oy5PD
      Link to sell Video on Blackbox
      bit.ly/2rRJOJ2

  • @aravinthansankar1902
    @aravinthansankar1902 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you bhaii. It really works the photo one I have uploaded was rejected for the out of focus issue. Adding a title of selective Focus in the image helps out to get approved for the exact same image.🤝

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому +1

      I know. I only upload content which is proven by my first hand experience. :)
      Happy to help you 😊

    • @aravinthansankar1902
      @aravinthansankar1902 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc Really that genuinely helped many😍 thanks a lot

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  3 роки тому

      Welcome 😄

  • @shadyogre6396
    @shadyogre6396 Рік тому +2

    True, Shutterstock pisses me off most of the time 🤣

  • @mohitkumarsoni1847
    @mohitkumarsoni1847 4 роки тому +1

    Adobe stock contributor ko free Photoshop milta hai kya??? Clear video banao na bhai pls

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      Already made. Stop spamming your same comment on every video 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
      ua-cam.com/video/MiUlNYeczkQ/v-deo.html

  • @anjanamukherjee8987
    @anjanamukherjee8987 4 роки тому +1

    Ja bolechoooo...follwed your suggestion,within 2 mins of the 2nd upload my image was accepted......thanks so much....
    I will use these keywords everytime...thanks so much....u rock..👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому +1

      Hehe. Jak 😅😅
      Tahole karo kaje dilo 😁😁

    • @anjanamukherjee8987
      @anjanamukherjee8987 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTeachingDoc but this is a glitch, during first upload its not considering the selective focus or blur...for the 2nd upload it works like a dream.....thanks again

    • @TheTeachingDoc
      @TheTeachingDoc  4 роки тому

      @@anjanamukherjee8987 Yes of course. And that too varies from time to time.. Still even if some photos are accepted, it's better than nothing..