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.
@@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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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
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?
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)
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)
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
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?
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.
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.
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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.
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.
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?
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?
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
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.
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?
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
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...
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
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?
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.
When I upload a photo to shutter stock the quality of the photo is worse than the same photo on my computer and gets rejected. Why does the quality of my photo change? I look at the photo in the large preview before submission and it is way worse so of course it is going to get rejected. Any tips to fix this?
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!
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/
If you take the photos from private property then you definitely need a property release. However, if you take them from public property then it is a bit more or a grey area. If the photo "features distinctive private property" then it requires a release but if the property isn't "distinctive" then you can sell it commercially. However, what exactly is "distinctive" hard to say, if your photos are taken from public property then I would just submit and see if they are accepted.
Photerloo from mean if I’m standing on the private property obviously if I’m taking a photo of church and standing front of church do I need to submit? Sorry I’m new sorry if I’m taking your time thanks for your help.
Hey, I had a question. How do you get a release form if your picture consist of a crowded place (e.g. train station or Christmas Market)? Cause I cannot go asking to sign a release by each and every person on the Image.
Valerius Ferrao You can just upload as editorial in those cases and it Will allow you to upload it. But if it’s under commercial you’ll need that but if you’re ever in those cases it doesn’t hurt to carry some release forms if you ever talk to the people in charge. You just never know but being prepared won’t hurt! Also Nicole glass on UA-cam explains commercial vs editorial in depth.
hye sir, im from malaysia. for tax form, should i fill one or just ignore it? if i had to fill it, which one is mine, w9ben or w8ben? one more question, if i want to upload the inner of building which doesnt show distinctive property of the building, did i need to release form too? how about if i want to post a picture with a part of people body, such as hand or leg or half bottom body, did it need release form too?
You need to understand photography law in Malaysia...you don't know ??? U could pictures of people in public area , but not private . Buildings you can (outside) but maybe u need to ask permission to shoot inside . ...
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.
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?
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.
@@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.
@@Photerloo thank you very much.
One basic question, what is the difference between commercial and editorial usage exactly?
Can I use my phone?
I just.. bigining, 80 images, i have customer 1 load
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!!!
this is the only shutterstock video that actually teaches you something, thank you so much!!
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.
Wtf ? Are u serious
So once it's approved, all I do is wait? Or is there something to do to make sales?
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.
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!
Very helpful for a "newbie" like me Thanks so much Val
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.
great information, understood it all, only thing I did not notice or hear was how much to join if any thing
Great! I liked it and found very informative.
Thank you very much for your beginners video much appreciated I have taken many photos over the years...
thanks to this very informative video since I am also beginner in shutterstock
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! This definitely helps. 😃
Marvelous details about expectations!
Huge thanks for actually helping me out
Your videos are very helpful thank you for that, and can you explain the Eligible for data licensing on shutterstock, please.
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?
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?
THANK YOU. THE VIDEO WAS VERY USEFUL!
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for the time maming and uploding this video
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
I found all answers .... thanks man..
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?
Great video! Extremely helpful!! 👍
hi
www.shutterstock.com/g/Aruna+Hemapriya?rid=285434115&
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?
Hello. Thanks for the video. I have upload pictures and those are approved now. Do I have to anything's else to sell them?
Thanks for this video, very helpful for me...😊
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?
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)
Same , here
how do I change my images from royalty free to having to pay for them to download? thank you
Hey buddy what about pricing? when do you set the price, or is it selected by them?
@Dumb Art if i just started out, how much is the estimated price per piece?
@@RioNHerlambangYT i think the pay is based on the amount of downloads..this is just my opinion..
@@hyderalikhan838 thanks for your response tho
@@RioNHerlambangYTset by you , duh ! They take commission ..instead of asking , why don't u ask them or start researching their articles
thanks for this, This helped me a lot!
Thanks for infomasion this helpfull for me
Thank you so much for a very important information!
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)
You need more then a model and editing, you also need a camera
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
Really?
No, you are wrong, you need a beautiful nature country like Bangladesh and a 5mp camera mobile. Nothing else 🙂
@@Mateolouden I appreciate these info, please what app can I use for colour corrections?
@@Newton_trades there's a mobile version of photoshop express, there's also free desktop software if you want to dive a bit deeper
nice and straight to the point
useful information ... 👍
I'm going to try this.
What about if I own 35 mm slides from the 50s to 70s and am gonna digitize them. Can I put those on shutterstock?
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?
I would like more videos like this
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.
get any stock image , vector(eps) music and Footage ua-cam.com/video/BiZDY1D6ZQk/v-deo.html
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.
Your price , and get they get a cut . Simple ..
Great video ..thanks
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?
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.
Yes you can
They make it difficult
just wondering... but could I upload pictures of fine art I've done to try and get more exposure?
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for the info bro :)
Definitley helpful
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.
U must have a cheap ass bank lol
U think PayPal is bulletproof ? Lol 😂
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.
Well, if is not public , how they people supposed see your photo ? Common sense
What program do you use RESERICH information ? use Erank ?
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.
No you don't need a release for just a landscape
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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
Thanks for the knowledge.
but what about the payment method, and tax documents?
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?
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?
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
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.
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.
@PBAGUGC yeah. Recently I re-uploaded the same image but with a different description and it was approved.
Thx btw for the respond :)
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.
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?
yes. i edit mine on lightroom and it’s a really good app
@@vintxge6435 do you sell the pics taken frpm your phone?
Alessandra Castillo De Los Rios i’m gonna start. i’ve signed up on iStock by getty images - contributer. do you sell yours?
@@vintxge6435how u like Stock or getty images? No problem ?
@@alessandracastillodelosrio1086No pics from phone ...cuz bad quality ...not all phones take good quality ...get a canon , Nikon , sony...
Good work friend
After uploading a photo as commercial how can I change it to editorial
does shutterstock pay commission for the photos that are uploaded as editorial as well ?
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
Just look at his images ...
Not quantity but, quality is how he makes his MONEY
hmm@@johnsimpson7437
I am also a contributor of Shutterstock.
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...
Photoshoping the photos before upload isn't necessary
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
Thank you for sharing🙏🏻 your video is very helpful 🥰
Thanks dude this video is a life saver...
Veryy Helpful VIdeo...
sir can i upload same vector on shutterstock and 123rf ?
Yes you can
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. 😢
How is it doing now?
I have difficulties on submit as a contributor, what do I do?
what metadata should I include in the files I submit? Is my name and contact info acceptable?
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
Good camera . Focus ..shoot raw , not jpeg
Hi, do i have to pay anything to sell some photos? Thanks!
No. You just need to sign up for the sites then upload your photos. It is free to start.
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?
You can download property and model releases on line. I will do a video on them in the future.
@@Photerloo ok, I'll stay tuned, thanks!
So how or who signs the release forms when it's a building or your own kids ?
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.
When I upload a photo to shutter stock the quality of the photo is worse than the same photo on my computer and gets rejected. Why does the quality of my photo change? I look at the photo in the large preview before submission and it is way worse so of course it is going to get rejected. Any tips to fix this?
Lol if u using your phone lol not going to work 😂 or u bad photographer getting images in low resolution ..
How to upload on mobile app... Its not working
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!
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/
Hi, does shutterstock default model release work on all other sites?
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
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.
Umm, by researching . Stop asking questions, that is easily common sense ...
Whatever you take ,figure what the photo is about
Can you be more specific about building photos with some samples for sell as commercial in future video. Good video btw thanks.
What would you be looking for about "building photos"?
Photerloo thanks for replying I mean can we sell architectural photos as commercial or they have to got as editorials?
If you take the photos from private property then you definitely need a property release. However, if you take them from public property then it is a bit more or a grey area. If the photo "features distinctive private property" then it requires a release but if the property isn't "distinctive" then you can sell it commercially. However, what exactly is "distinctive" hard to say, if your photos are taken from public property then I would just submit and see if they are accepted.
Photerloo from mean if I’m standing on the private property obviously if I’m taking a photo of church and standing front of church do I need to submit? Sorry I’m new sorry if I’m taking your time thanks for your help.
Yes that should be fine to submit.
Hello, I was wondering can I use Canva to make photos?
How the hell u going to canvas ?
Hey, I had a question. How do you get a release form if your picture consist of a crowded place (e.g. train station or Christmas Market)? Cause I cannot go asking to sign a release by each and every person on the Image.
In that case you can't sell it as a commercial licence, you will need to sell a editorial.
Valerius Ferrao You can just upload as editorial in those cases and it Will allow you to upload it. But if it’s under commercial you’ll need that but if you’re ever in those cases it doesn’t hurt to carry some release forms if you ever talk to the people in charge. You just never know but being prepared won’t hurt! Also Nicole glass on UA-cam explains commercial vs editorial in depth.
Editorial
How i can convert size my photo from 2 MP to 5 MP?
Hello! SOme of my photos got rejected due to some description issues, how do I edit them so they could be approved?
By learning and researching
Thanks a lot for your review and tutorial much appreciated, PeaceLove&GodBless ("
i want to try shutterstock. but i dont have any camera like canon.. i only have cellphone.
p30 pro and iphone 11. it is possible?
Maybe .If good quality.
hye sir, im from malaysia. for tax form, should i fill one or just ignore it? if i had to fill it, which one is mine, w9ben or w8ben? one more question, if i want to upload the inner of building which doesnt show distinctive property of the building, did i need to release form too? how about if i want to post a picture with a part of people body, such as hand or leg or half bottom body, did it need release form too?
You need to understand photography law in Malaysia...you don't know ???
U could pictures of people in public area , but not private . Buildings you can (outside) but maybe u need to ask permission to shoot inside . ...
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.
Can i upload photos with my logo?
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?
very good video