Shutterstock Contributor Tutorial and Tips for Beginners

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  • @Photerloo
    @Photerloo  5 років тому +28

    Here is the link to signup as a shutterstock contributor: submit.shutterstock.com/?ref=172454692, also if you have any additional questions, just let me know in the comments below.

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  5 років тому +1

      @@musfirali6356 The minimum payout is $35 so I would just set it to that and then enter your payment information. If at the end of the month your unpaid earnings are more than $35, Shutterstock will send you all the unpaid earnings on your account. Hope this helps.

    • @musfirali6356
      @musfirali6356 5 років тому +1

      @@Photerloo thank you very much.

    • @sayheykay4906
      @sayheykay4906 4 роки тому +2

      One basic question, what is the difference between commercial and editorial usage exactly?

    • @jirehjaneavila3602
      @jirehjaneavila3602 4 роки тому

      Can I use my phone?

    • @puipaskorn1178
      @puipaskorn1178 4 роки тому

      I​ just.. bigining​, 80​ images, i​ have​ customer​ 1​ load

  • @dionthompson387
    @dionthompson387 2 роки тому +6

    THANK you for asking me to like it after and not BEFORE, I had a chance to view your content. It was EXTREMELY HELPFUL, and because of the useful info, I was automatically going to like your video! GREAT JOB!!!

  • @stargazer1295
    @stargazer1295 2 роки тому +17

    It's a good beginners video. Other things beginners should know:
    1. Although Shutterstock claims on their website you can upload Tiffs of up to 4GB you actually can't. Maximum image size 50 MB and JPGS only. Maybe in the past you could upload Tiffs, but now they probably changed it for whatever reason. They either forgot to remove their claim from their website or they left it on purpose as clickbait for new users. They do say Tiffs get automatically converted to JPGS, but it's pointless information since you can't even upload Tiffs in the first place.
    2. They try to be quick reviewing your items but if they reject them you cannot re-edit them from your account. You'll have to re-upload them from scratch.
    3. They are not obligated to give you more than one reason for rejection. For example, they reject an image for whatever reason and if you later correct your mistake and re-upload if there is another reason they can reject it again. They say, it's because they have too many images to review so they can't give you 100% reviews.
    4. Once rejected an item is automatically deleted at their end. You can see your rejections for about 21 days and then they get permanently deleted from your account too. For example, if your rejection is for missing word in the title and/or keywords, once rejected not even they can edit it for you.

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      Wtf ? Are u serious

    • @kjo1543
      @kjo1543 Місяць тому

      So once it's approved, all I do is wait? Or is there something to do to make sales?

  • @victoria4582
    @victoria4582 2 місяці тому +1

    this is the only shutterstock video that actually teaches you something, thank you so much!!

  • @dronetumulud
    @dronetumulud 5 років тому +26

    Thanks for the sharing Sir..crucial information that i really need as a beginner Shutterstock Contributor users..my first previous uploaded 30 pictures was rejected due to didn't comply the requirement from Shutterstock. I subscribed your channel to get more lesson from you. Cheers from the island of Borneo!

  • @geno3772
    @geno3772 Рік тому +2

    thank you. this was one of the most useful video for beginners I have found. very upfront and easy to understand. i appreciate that you didn't try to push your own contributor link and just upfront told us the information we needed.

  • @abhishekchaudhary4058
    @abhishekchaudhary4058 3 роки тому +7

    I uploaded 2 pics and one of them got selected. After that, I received 20 straight rejections and it was disappointing. I recommend you do it only if you are passionate for photography and not for selling them.

  • @valparmenter6025
    @valparmenter6025 4 роки тому +9

    Very helpful for a "newbie" like me Thanks so much Val

  • @hollyburgess8867
    @hollyburgess8867 3 роки тому +2

    great information, understood it all, only thing I did not notice or hear was how much to join if any thing

  • @MehdiRazaToronto
    @MehdiRazaToronto 4 роки тому +16

    Great! I liked it and found very informative.

  • @WendySeymour
    @WendySeymour 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your beginners video much appreciated I have taken many photos over the years...

  • @johannmitchelllimjoco97
    @johannmitchelllimjoco97 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! This definitely helps. 😃

  • @gevertholt7774
    @gevertholt7774 3 роки тому

    Marvelous details about expectations!

  • @gppv
    @gppv 2 роки тому

    Huge thanks for actually helping me out

  • @ladyclai9532
    @ladyclai9532 2 роки тому

    thanks to this very informative video since I am also beginner in shutterstock

  • @letmepickmynameidiot4832
    @letmepickmynameidiot4832 4 роки тому +2

    What about taking a photo of a street and of course there will be some people there. It goes to editorial as I cannot get a release from all those people I don't know?

  • @loizosloizou5800
    @loizosloizou5800 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your video! Is someone here long time in shutterstock on selling his/her photos? Can you please share your experience with us?

  • @pramodkngowda
    @pramodkngowda Місяць тому

    Your videos are very helpful thank you for that, and can you explain the Eligible for data licensing on shutterstock, please.

  • @FPS31
    @FPS31 Рік тому +1

    I have an issue where my photos are too small and shutterstock says it needs to be 4 megapixels bigger. How do i solve this?

  • @GavinMcC
    @GavinMcC 4 роки тому +8

    how do I change my images from royalty free to having to pay for them to download? thank you

  • @danplace8226
    @danplace8226 4 роки тому +7

    I always get rejected when being reviewers after upload for silly reasons like over exposed (usually a white background) or out of focus (it never is out of focus) or film grain (I have some that have film grain coz it looks awesome)

  • @exploringcanada7001
    @exploringcanada7001 2 роки тому

    I found all answers .... thanks man..

  • @asensebranding
    @asensebranding Рік тому

    THANK YOU. THE VIDEO WAS VERY USEFUL!

  • @LilliesforSeverus
    @LilliesforSeverus 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @dominio5o3
    @dominio5o3 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the time maming and uploding this video

  • @cheesefeast
    @cheesefeast 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for the video. I see you have only around 400 images on Shutterstock, and 7k earnings, that seems really good! I'm surprised at your image numbers. I thought contributors need thousands of uploads to make any money. Perhaps i should increase on my 13 images... 😂 Although I've just joined to be fair

    • @johnsimpson7437
      @johnsimpson7437 4 роки тому +2

      Just look at his images ...
      Not quantity but, quality is how he makes his MONEY

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      hmm@@johnsimpson7437

  • @drcecilepera1135
    @drcecilepera1135 11 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot for the explanation. One quick question: if I upload a photo on shutterstock, do I lose my copyright and the possibility to use my own photo for my own business (like on my website)

  • @Brandonhayhew
    @Brandonhayhew 5 років тому +40

    You need more then a model and editing, you also need a camera

    • @Mateolouden
      @Mateolouden 4 роки тому +12

      You could use your phone, i use my phone for photography and its decent. Its no DSLR but it does fine, all you need to do after is slight colour reproduction and your ready to sell

    • @Lwdw5000
      @Lwdw5000 4 роки тому +1

      Really?

    • @PICKKO
      @PICKKO 4 роки тому +2

      No, you are wrong, you need a beautiful nature country like Bangladesh and a 5mp camera mobile. Nothing else 🙂

    • @Speakphrases
      @Speakphrases 4 роки тому +3

      Just use your phone. It's not worth buying a camera for crappy little 10 cents earnings from Shutterstock.

    • @Newton_trades
      @Newton_trades 4 роки тому

      @@Mateolouden I appreciate these info, please what app can I use for colour corrections?

  • @angWannaBeGreatpianist
    @angWannaBeGreatpianist 2 роки тому +1

    Hello. I am a beginner, but I submitted 10 photos, straight from my camera, no editing at all - they approved 8 of them! I was elated. My question to you is..I saw somewhere on the site saying I didn't have any public photos. So I clicked on it and made them public- should I have not done that? Great video.

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      Well, if is not public , how they people supposed see your photo ? Common sense

  • @javierbarreto5875
    @javierbarreto5875 3 роки тому +14

    Hey buddy what about pricing? when do you set the price, or is it selected by them?

    • @RioNHerlambangYT
      @RioNHerlambangYT 3 роки тому +1

      @Dumb Art if i just started out, how much is the estimated price per piece?

    • @hyderalikhan838
      @hyderalikhan838 3 роки тому +1

      @@RioNHerlambangYT i think the pay is based on the amount of downloads..this is just my opinion..

    • @RioNHerlambangYT
      @RioNHerlambangYT 3 роки тому +1

      @@hyderalikhan838 thanks for your response tho

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      ​@@RioNHerlambangYTset by you , duh ! They take commission ..instead of asking , why don't u ask them or start researching their articles

  • @martinagrigio5593
    @martinagrigio5593 Рік тому

    Hiii, your video really helped me get started thank you so much! My only doubt is where do I get the release forms? Even if my finger comes out its counted as a person? Appreciate your help! Martina

  • @kirullypermana4898
    @kirullypermana4898 3 роки тому

    Thanks for infomasion this helpfull for me

  • @thusithaperera6175
    @thusithaperera6175 Рік тому

    Hello. Thanks for the video. I have upload pictures and those are approved now. Do I have to anything's else to sell them?

  • @ManuelRF
    @ManuelRF 3 роки тому

    nice and straight to the point

  • @al-mobinalfi7914
    @al-mobinalfi7914 2 роки тому

    Thank You!
    I have to need some information about make photos for Shutterstock. My photos are under 4 MP. Some are 3 MP, Some 2.5, some are under 2 mp. So, How to make photos in 4MP. How much height and width i use for edit? Can you give this solution?

  • @ninawilliams9981
    @ninawilliams9981 2 роки тому

    I'm going to try this.

  • @sayheykay4906
    @sayheykay4906 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Extremely helpful!! 👍

  • @rasheedraed6753
    @rasheedraed6753 Рік тому

    I've got that error, what the matter?
    We can't read what's in your file. Please re-save or re-export your file, and try uploading it again.

  • @insight-tv27
    @insight-tv27 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for a very important information!

  • @ajtuck120
    @ajtuck120 3 роки тому

    thanks for this, This helped me a lot!

  • @Prettykitchen1M
    @Prettykitchen1M 3 роки тому

    How to upload on mobile app... Its not working

  • @js100serch
    @js100serch 4 роки тому +2

    but what about the payment method, and tax documents?

  • @Balanceiskey-nd6el
    @Balanceiskey-nd6el 4 роки тому

    I noticed you put commercial for your sunset. Do you have a release for it? Did you ask for specific permission to photograph the sunset? Also, do people favor commercial versus editorial? It would be easiest to just submit everything as editorial, right?

  • @adammonahan687
    @adammonahan687 2 роки тому

    What about if I own 35 mm slides from the 50s to 70s and am gonna digitize them. Can I put those on shutterstock?

  • @abdu724
    @abdu724 2 роки тому

    After I uploaded the pictures it doesn’t show me like what it showed you in your computer!!! Mine is different and it will not allow me to upload

  • @Geekgraphics
    @Geekgraphics 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video, very helpful for me...😊

  • @Boomge666
    @Boomge666 Місяць тому

    I've seen it written that titles matter, but you seem to to submit with an _numbers generic title, I also can't find a way to change said title once uploaded, does that mean it doesn't matter?

  • @R.G.LovesBooks
    @R.G.LovesBooks 5 років тому +2

    I would like more videos like this

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  5 років тому +1

      Is there anything specific you would like to see? I do plan to do other stock photography sites like Adobe stock, but is there anything else more specific you would like to see, let me know.

    • @JuanDLayne
      @JuanDLayne 5 років тому

      get any stock image , vector(eps) music and Footage ua-cam.com/video/BiZDY1D6ZQk/v-deo.html

  • @Emperor-2029
    @Emperor-2029 2 роки тому

    i can't find where is UPLOAD place in shutterstock website that i can upload the video files. Your video didn't help, please tell me the order of operations for upload my video files.

  • @ML-ed7ln
    @ML-ed7ln 5 місяців тому

    Is there a way to upload images in PNG format on Shutterstock? I am suffering a lot from this issue
    It accepts my jpg images and show (unsupported) for the png ones🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jocelynburlaos3720
    @jocelynburlaos3720 5 місяців тому

    Definitley helpful

  • @lauraogle3077
    @lauraogle3077 3 роки тому

    just wondering... but could I upload pictures of fine art I've done to try and get more exposure?

  • @loizosloizou5800
    @loizosloizou5800 5 місяців тому

    I am on the time that I made the account and I have some ''pending'' photos. I didn't submit any release. Do I have to do it for all of my photos?

  • @rjgrafix2546
    @rjgrafix2546 3 роки тому

    useful information ... 👍

  • @reddysajay7810
    @reddysajay7810 5 місяців тому

    does shutterstock pay commission for the photos that are uploaded as editorial as well ?

  • @Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent
    @Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent 3 роки тому

    Question I have plenty of photos I have done from Disneyland California. Do I need a property release for it or can I put editorial?

  • @mavishaforkids
    @mavishaforkids 3 роки тому

    I am also a contributor of Shutterstock.

  • @olives5290
    @olives5290 3 роки тому

    What program do you use RESERICH information ? use Erank ?

  • @BeulahDev
    @BeulahDev Рік тому

    After uploading a photo as commercial how can I change it to editorial

  • @juliapentury9848
    @juliapentury9848 3 роки тому

    I watched so many tutorials sbout shutterstock, and submitted my photo .. but everytime i upload my photo, it keeps gone .. does my photo should be in pending section, after i submitted it? But it’s not there. Could u please tell me what’s going on?

  • @Theartwithhamid
    @Theartwithhamid 3 роки тому

    Good work friend

  • @TomikoPL
    @TomikoPL 6 місяців тому

    This model release thing is a bit nonsense. What if I have interesting picture with (not of) some person/people I completely don't know or the "model" is dead now?

  • @evanfeldstein7691
    @evanfeldstein7691 4 роки тому +11

    I have used my phone to take pictures for the past 3 years while I was on vacation and I would like to continue doing that can I sell those pictures on here?

    • @vintxge6435
      @vintxge6435 4 роки тому +2

      yes. i edit mine on lightroom and it’s a really good app

    • @alessandracastillodelosrio1086
      @alessandracastillodelosrio1086 4 роки тому +1

      @@vintxge6435 do you sell the pics taken frpm your phone?

    • @vintxge6435
      @vintxge6435 4 роки тому +1

      Alessandra Castillo De Los Rios i’m gonna start. i’ve signed up on iStock by getty images - contributer. do you sell yours?

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      ​@@vintxge6435how u like Stock or getty images? No problem ?

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      ​@@alessandracastillodelosrio1086No pics from phone ...cuz bad quality ...not all phones take good quality ...get a canon , Nikon , sony...

  • @indahamaryllis4934
    @indahamaryllis4934 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for your video. I recently uploaded a landmark and it said that i got rejected because i need a property release. My question is can I resubmit under editorial instead of commercial? Thanks in advanced.

  • @khaerunnisa3128
    @khaerunnisa3128 4 роки тому +1

    I have difficulties on submit as a contributor, what do I do?

  • @kimberlyblanco1335
    @kimberlyblanco1335 4 роки тому

    Great video ..thanks

  • @itzkevsho4668
    @itzkevsho4668 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info bro :)

  • @ahnafpiash
    @ahnafpiash 4 роки тому

    Thanks dude this video is a life saver...

  • @allaboutportions
    @allaboutportions 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you !!!!

  • @techcolor3603
    @techcolor3603 7 місяців тому

    my work are pending for more than a week and i havent got any acceptance message yet i dont know why can you help?thanks

  • @YouonlyliveWON
    @YouonlyliveWON 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing🙏🏻 your video is very helpful 🥰

  • @Lakihastam
    @Lakihastam 6 місяців тому

    How i can convert size my photo from 2 MP to 5 MP?

  • @4ESOUL
    @4ESOUL 4 роки тому +1

    Hi. My photo got rejected with the Rejection reasons (1)
    Title: Title must be descriptive of the subject matter and must be in English. Titles cannot contain special characters, spelling/grammar errors, or repeat words/phrases in excess.
    I am still confuse, where is the section to write the title? I found just Description and Keyword section only.

    • @4ESOUL
      @4ESOUL 4 роки тому

      @PBAGUGC yeah. Recently I re-uploaded the same image but with a different description and it was approved.
      Thx btw for the respond :)

  • @micutu9533
    @micutu9533 5 років тому +4

    Hi, do i have to pay anything to sell some photos? Thanks!

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  5 років тому +4

      No. You just need to sign up for the sites then upload your photos. It is free to start.

  • @aroobatariq7579
    @aroobatariq7579 4 роки тому

    Sir my images are not approving and I don't know what happened such photos are captured by me not copywrite photos plz guide what can I do

  • @julierochforte7174
    @julierochforte7174 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I was wondering if it would be possible to receive payments through Paypal? I'd rather not have my bank details out there
    in the financial climate and with scammers everywhere.

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      U must have a cheap ass bank lol

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      U think PayPal is bulletproof ? Lol 😂

  • @krishna7862
    @krishna7862 4 роки тому

    Do you have to photoshop the photo before posting it. I am not a Photoshop friendly guy and believe in natural photography with edit or correction using the camera...

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  4 роки тому +1

      Photoshoping the photos before upload isn't necessary

  • @jkb1867
    @jkb1867 3 роки тому

    Please guide on the prices of photos i.e. do we give our own prices or shutterstock fix prices on their own. Thanks and awaiting reply please.

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      Your price , and get they get a cut . Simple ..

  • @rish1234u
    @rish1234u 5 років тому +2

    Could you please do a video on how to submit vector art. I facing trouble in getting my art accepted. I usually draws footballers. Some get approved and 90% gets rejected. The important part is same submission gets different reason for rejection I correct and submit or re submit I get different reason for rejection. I am getting fed up. Please help!

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  5 років тому

      Unfortunately, I don't create vector art so I don't have any experience with why they get rejected so I can't help with that one. Maybe try posting your question in the shutterstock contributor forum forums.submit.shutterstock.com/

  • @_ur________s
    @_ur________s 5 років тому

    Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @vanessarealrose5919
    @vanessarealrose5919 5 років тому +2

    Hi I was hoping you can help me, I would like to know how to add more tags in my photos after they have been approved. Many thanks in advance.

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      Umm, by researching . Stop asking questions, that is easily common sense ...
      Whatever you take ,figure what the photo is about

  • @anasayad8182
    @anasayad8182 2 роки тому

    Can i upload photos with my logo?

  • @muhammadakmal6853
    @muhammadakmal6853 4 роки тому

    very good video

  • @agv-vt8co
    @agv-vt8co 5 років тому +2

    I recently discovered your channel and I wanna thank you for letting us know such useful information!
    One question though... What exactly is the property release and where and how do we get one?

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  5 років тому +1

      You can download property and model releases on line. I will do a video on them in the future.

    • @agv-vt8co
      @agv-vt8co 5 років тому

      @@Photerloo ok, I'll stay tuned, thanks!

  • @ReLOVEution2012
    @ReLOVEution2012 5 років тому +1

    So how or who signs the release forms when it's a building or your own kids ?

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  5 років тому +1

      If it a building then you would need the owner. You can sign for your kids. You even need a release for yourself so if you take a selfie you need to sign a release to allow yourself to sell on stock sites or they will reject it. Crazy bit true.

  • @AdamPaulDavid77
    @AdamPaulDavid77 4 роки тому

    what metadata should I include in the files I submit? Is my name and contact info acceptable?

  • @Smart2277
    @Smart2277 3 роки тому

    How do I make sure that it is over 4 megapixels

  • @ronwess
    @ronwess 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot for your review and tutorial much appreciated, PeaceLove&GodBless ("

  • @jacquinsmith20
    @jacquinsmith20 Рік тому

    Great thanks a lot

  • @jcnchannel1446
    @jcnchannel1446 4 роки тому

    hey Photerloo this video was very helpful i live in the Caribbean and wanted to know how do you get the funds if a photo has been purchased from shutter stock does it go to a bank account or they mail you a check how does that work out

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  4 роки тому

      I get get paid via PayPal then transfer from my PayPal to my bank so if you can setup PayPal for you country then you should be fine.

  • @NikkiWhiteArt
    @NikkiWhiteArt 3 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @papasmirf88
    @papasmirf88 3 роки тому

    Have you done a video on how to make sure the photo is quality enough for Shutterstock?last night I had 12 rejections and only 2 accepted..most had this note noise in background , not focused(when using a tripod).grainy.ect.one even had a visible trademark when there were no trademarks even on it

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      Good camera . Focus ..shoot raw , not jpeg

  • @photosnap3328
    @photosnap3328 4 роки тому

    Um I was wondering if you need to get release forms on commercial if you don't have a model and its just a landscape.

    • @Photerloo
      @Photerloo  4 роки тому

      No you don't need a release for just a landscape

  • @Onespirit34
    @Onespirit34 7 місяців тому

    I’m new to Shutterstock but my first upload went fine, however this time when I hit add the screen closes and nothing happens. I’m not over limit. 😢

  • @jocelynburlaos3720
    @jocelynburlaos3720 5 місяців тому

    thank you so much

  • @mmuameal7802
    @mmuameal7802 3 роки тому

    Do you buy ?....

  • @everythingANTHONY
    @everythingANTHONY 3 роки тому

    not getting the option to become a contributor

  • @Noir04-q1z
    @Noir04-q1z 2 роки тому

    Hello, I was wondering can I use Canva to make photos?

    • @Moodboard39
      @Moodboard39 Рік тому

      How the hell u going to canvas ?

  • @SHAHRIMMOHD
    @SHAHRIMMOHD 5 років тому

    good info....tq...

  • @CanberkSezer
    @CanberkSezer 4 роки тому

    Hi, does shutterstock default model release work on all other sites?