Greetings from Omaha Nicole! I'm a retired photographer/studio owner -- a 50-year shutter-vet. Found you by accident and am glad I did! For years I was on Fuji USA's Talent Team and did seminars around the country for pro associations -- loved it! I'm 76 so I only have another 24 years to invest in our shared passion and seek your advice. Presently I am the volunteer director of a food pantry network that serves several thousand families-in-need. We have several locations -- one of which is the Omaha Indian Reservation 80 miles north of us. I take a month off each year to photograph for our National Park Service -- again, as a volunteer. They use my images on websites, kiosks, and the like. I try to time the trip to also hit migrations like elephant seals, whales, and polar bears -- and to camp with at a few major Native American powwows that are a blast! (I'm of Viking stock, but am an honorary Lakota Sioux elder given the name Igasho - means Wanderer). I've told you a bit about me so you could better advise -- images from which of my enthusiasms would be received best for stock? Answer or no, you have a new fan! Tom Wandel -- fogytrekker@gmail.com (fogy 'cus I'm getting up there and trekker because I love to travel. Love your Energy!!!
Thank you Romana! My coworker also had a $7 download today, which she was literally just talking about. The more downloads you get, the more you might see some pretty random numbers.
I only recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying the content. The people asking about how much money this or that pays are destined to fail at Shutterstock. You should be shooing what you like and what you're passionate about and then capturing that moment the best you can. Once you deviate from that - and start shooting things because it would make a "good upload" - you've already lost.
Thank you Nicole. Your videos have been very helpful to me I stumbled on stock photography. & other photo challenge sites. I haven’t sold a lot My excitement is other people can see my photos. Comments are my reward. But hmm stick photography. I can make money with my hobby. I just got to find my niche - & hopefully not saturated Thank you
Since I have started watching your RUclips I have uploaded about 700 images to Shutterstock with approx 25 downloads over the last 2 months ----I am bit worried that my content may be getting stale as I only shoot in a 15 mile radius of my home due to medical issues so watching your videos hopefully may spark some new ideas for me----I am off to the laundry room now--lol
Why TH someone has to do a negative comment about your videos? I'm about to make a profile in shutterstock and start uploading these tons of photos I have...and watching SEVERAL...like ALOT of ur videos, really helped to be prepared on how to be let's say successfull (meaning having my shots downloaded) in this platform! SO YEAH MAN...SHE HELPS US FROM WITHIN HER HEART AND SHE HELPS US A LOT! AND THANK YOU SO SO MUCH NICOLE FOR THAT! YOU'RE LITERALLY THE BEST!
Aww thank you! I’m glad you find these videos helpful :) keep in mind that SS has lowered their contributor payments since I made this video; I highly recommend selling video footage (more potential there)
@@NicoleGlass I've seen them all especially the ones about the change of their policy and I've started now shooting videos as well, with the idea of "how would they be used by someone" ! I've asked you one more question in another video of yours! I hope you'll answer it too! But really thank you for all the help trough these videos! Ps: I'm thinking of starting from Shutterstock to get the first idea of the stock photography! To have some experience 🤔🤔🤔
Hi Nicole the one thing you will have learned by now doing these vlogs is other people’s ignorance of how stock photography works and the sometimes negative attitude of many who fail to succeed. Some are genuine and need guidance or direction cause it is difficult to learn the mine field of image acceptance and the low payouts. Others are just ignorant and have obviously previously failed which you can see from some of the comments on your previous vlogs. Everyone now has a camera which is great but many are totally clueless and have no skill level ..... jeezo am crabbit (Scottish term) better shut up 🤐 keep up the good work lass.
Thank u for sharing such videos. Keep posting more videos of your experience and neglect negative comment. We need your experience and tips and tricks And also today World photography day 😊🤘
I just heard that Adobe Stock has started accepting editorials. On another topic, a while ago you suggested photos of local restaurants etc. so having checked that there were hardly any on SS I spent the day doing just that. Who knew there were so many? And a cat cafe for goodness sake! I rejected about half later because of intrusive reflections from cars in windows and people spoiling the images: in one it looked like a couple were having a row inside! So I realise the best time is early morning before many are about although I do like to show some of the interior through a door or window if possible. Anyhow, I await the shekels to roll in!
It sucks you get negative comments . I love your channel and videos, I'm looking into selling pictures on Shutterstock and possibly other websites to get starting in photography and your information has been extremely helpful!
Thanks Nicole for the info and inspiration! I started with Shutterstock several months ago and am enjoying it. Going to keep my camera nearby me as much as possible! 👍
Hi Nicole, thank you for another great video. I have to say, you are basically the main reason I started selling on Shutterstock. I started this january and today is the number of sold photos 73, which is not much money, but at least I enjoy it really much and found another purpose of my photography journey. So thank you one more time, you are doing great job and good luck.
Hi Nicole, Thanks for a wonderful video. Apart from being a great photographer you are also a great speaker...keep posting...am new to shutter stock and many of my photos are getting rejected; but I will learn I suppose
Hey Nicole. You'll be happy to know I uploaded my first set of images to Shutterstock today. Now to wait and see which ones get accepted. Thanks for all your tips on how to get this going :D Cheers. Dave.
I've been on Shutterstock for a few months, I've only got around 60 pictures on there atm and had 13 sales. The 1st ever sale of a picture I had was on 500px, I uploaded a picture of the rainforest and someone from 500px contacted me and said they had a client who wanted to licence the photo. I submitted it for licencing and got £12 for that one download :)
Thumbs up, subscribed & I watch the commercials on your videos because I know that helps you out. Your videos help me and I'm happy to help you! Keep it up! 😊
Hello Nicole, thank you for your videos. I have a question about re editing my tags and description on Shutterstock photos. Cannot figure out how and where to do it?
Hi there, after you upload your images, open up each image and you’ll see a section on the right hand side that you have to fill in before you can submit your photos.
Another great information packed Shutterstock video. It is so helpful that you have produced a Shutterstock playlist as well. Thank you so much Nicole. All your videos, on whatever subject, are great.
Thank you for answering my question, Nicole!! I’m all ecstatic you featured it on your video! I took a screen shot... I’m going to print and frame it! #Superfan
I love your videos, very informative and inspiring. I wanted to ask how can I make more money from the photos I sell on Shutterstock. I still get paid $0.25/image while others make more than $5/image. Is there anything I need to do to get a higher rate?
If you're looking for videos about Vectors, I recommend checking out Olly King's channel. He has a couple of good informative videos about his experience with vectors on shutterstock.
I uploaded few images to stock x while ago and they get rejected with stupid reasons and few days ago I accidentally uploaded those rejected photos to same stock again and they get rejected again but completely different reasons :-D I'm starting to believe that rejection on these stocks is just pretty much random thing.
For a trial I uploaded 10 cars in a parade, to shutter stock, it is known as Bay to Birdwood, all photo's obviously had people in them, all were rejected as I did not get a model release. Plus trademarks. what are your thoughts and advice, should it have been editorial.
Hi Nicole, how do you descript editorial fotos? For example when I describe traditional festivities in my town for our youth, who finish the school. Every single shot of this day has the same background keywords (youth, traditional, school ending), even the photo shows adults or decorated buildings😏. Can you explane, how you are keywording editorial content? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have been signing in to different stock photo websites to get info on being a contributor. Several of these websites such as Deposit Photos require an upload of official ID - passport, drivers license before getting started while other stock photo websites only ask for official ID after a payment is about to be made. In addition to supplying official ID there is a requirement to fill out and submit a W-9 form in the USA for tax purposes. Do you know which stock photo websites will require official ID and a submitted W-9 form only when a payment is available and not store that private information unless a payment is available? Also do all stock photo websites require official ID to be submitted, does Shutterstock require official ID or just the W-9 form submitted?
Hi Nicole! Nice to meet you. Let me ask you something. I uploaded tires, wheels and motorcycles and they denied for "intellectual property" is because ia a custom motorcycle? I they accept if upload again in "editorial" mode? Can you create a video with "strange pictures" that they denied and why? Thanks!
Hi, have you seen my video about commercial vs editorial photos? I also have a video about product photography - it would fall under that. So yes, editorial!
Submitted a photo of a crowd in a parade. No specific focus on a person but my photo was rejected because it didn't have a release form. How do you handle crowd shots and release forms? Seems impractical to get release forms from a crowd.
I have submitted a few photos of a woman's window reflection (from the back) looking out a window where the woman is in focus but the background is blurred, yet shutterstock rejected because the "main subject was not in focus", but it was. The woman IS the main subject. I would have thought that to be obvious. Any idea on how to get this submitted successfully?
There are actual people reviewing the photos so I would honestly just try again and hope that the next reviewer lets it go through. Sometimes their rejections are not logical.
I am really wondering about this whole editorial thing. Especially your traveling photos at 7:33 where you show a kid at a parade. I think it was taken somewhere in Germany. In Europe we have a law called DSGVO which can bring you in trouble (I assume that you didn't ask for permission at this photo). Did you ever get in trouble with people you photographed at a parade or something similar?
Hi Foxy, I took this photo before the new law was adopted. I know things have changed since then so now I always recommend people check their local laws before uploading images. I’m not sure how this law applies to shows (parades and such) where people expect to be photographed, but that would be worth looking into.
@@texasmarshalls Completely varies depending on the content of the photo. I've earned thousands from less than 100 Trump & protest photos, and zero dollars from a handful of squirrel/nature photos. Literally depends on how valuable your content is in the market.
Hi' Nicole, When you upload videoclips, is it better to upload many clips from the same setting/situation, or edit those clips into a single larger clip? Is there a better chance for a sale with more content in one larger edited clip - or is it better to upload more clips, and hope for more sales of the Individual clips? / Thomas
Hi Thomas, I usually create multiple 5-20 second clips, as long as there’s some variety between them. If they all look exactly the same then there’s probably no point in doing that.
Hello, I have one question. What about the photos of the beach with people, but their faces are unrecognizable or hidden. Should it also be an editorial photo?
Depends on the platform. You can try to upload it as a commercial image and if it gets rejected then re-upload it as an editorial. Different reviewers sometimes make different decisions.
hello , i just wanted to ask if you tried to upload stock photos to Dreamstime and if you know which is better for selling dreamstime or shutterstock ?
I do not use Dreamstime. I have experience with Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Pond5, BigStock and Alamy. Out of those, Shutterstock performs the best for me.
I got a bitcoin video rejected and i had to mark it as editorial, funny lart is another video identical also mine only differenc ewas the bitcoing was silver was accepted
when you travel abroad, do you check the laws and rules about what you can or not take pictures at in that particular country for uploading on shutterstock?
I have a question too - how come someone can make up to 500$ with average portoflio full of gooses in the city park and dogs sleeping on random places? Why whould someone buy those images? They are not special? Not even editorial or videos, just random city pictures without editing. I've seen a lot of those contributors on ss forum shring their income. I do not see the logic in this. Do you have an answer for that?
ADVICE PLEASE: i keep getting this error message when i try to upload and they don't give me a reason why this i happening. " It looks like we didn't get all your files. Let's see what happened"
Hi! I am not a shutter stock member but I want to be. I have question.. I have uploaded over 200 images on my Facebook page , Insta page and also numerous images on my facebook profile with/ without watermarks. Can I upload them on shutter stock or do I need to remove them.from facebook / instagram ? Kindly help me out answer the question! Thankyou
You can keep them on your social media, you still own the rights. You may want to watch this video first though... ruclips.net/video/Qgbu4-Y6j-Q/видео.html
Ma'am I had doubts regarding the payment. Which option is better PayPal or Skrill? Will the money be automatically credited in our bank account of we are using Skrill account? I'm from India ,so how much would Skrill takes for converting dollars to Indian rupees and transferring to my bank account... Kindly answer my questions... ☺🙏
I have submitted a ton of photos that have been rejected because they say they are not in focus, and yet when as far as I can see the subject I'm shooting is indeed in focus. Do you have any advice on this?.
It happens to me too. I think their review system has some flaws. When the rejections makes no sense, I usually reupload them and try again. They usually get accepted the second time around.
@@NicoleGlass that really helps, thank you... I have a really dumb question, I edit my photos on my laptop but depending on the angle of the screen the resolution and tones look totally different, how do I know when I'm over editing a photo?
I guess the whole Idea of you telling the people your success photos, is teach them about what pictures to upload. Well, if they upload the dryer sheets, they are practicing what you teach, right?
Nicole Glass Yes! Thank you. Do the dollar amounts refer to the amount I have earned? It’ll take forever for me to earn $500. I did sell 3 images yesterday, so that was fun. ☺️
@@dazzlingdeb8427 Yes, your total earnings. I think it took me 2-3 months to get my first $500. But that was largely due to my Trump photos... anyway, you can do it!
Good one thanks We understand how many images and videos you uploaded to shutter I know bit hard question how much you make monthly No need tell us exactly but roughly
Make your Q&A thumbnails more specific and catchy for more views. For EXAMPLE, "Apple Made a Headphone Jack DONGLE?!", instead of "Apple's Latest News + Updates August 2019". Spot why the former is better. :)
I appreciate the input. But I also do not want to deceive anyone. I can't guarantee that someone will make more $ with keywords. If their photos are terrible, keywords won't help. But I can definitely work on the specificity.
I just started uploading on Shutterstock. With 30 images and 3 of them are already downloaded. Thanks for your tips and tutorial. Keep it up
Awesome, keep at it! 😊👌🏻
Greetings from Omaha Nicole! I'm a retired photographer/studio owner -- a 50-year shutter-vet. Found you by accident and am glad I did! For years I was on Fuji USA's Talent Team and did seminars around the country for pro associations -- loved it! I'm 76 so I only have another 24 years to invest in our shared passion and seek your advice. Presently I am the volunteer director of a food pantry network that serves several thousand families-in-need. We have several locations -- one of which is the Omaha Indian Reservation 80 miles north of us. I take a month off each year to photograph for our National Park Service -- again, as a volunteer. They use my images on websites, kiosks, and the like. I try to time the trip to also hit migrations like elephant seals, whales, and polar bears -- and to camp with at a few major Native American powwows that are a blast! (I'm of Viking stock, but am an honorary Lakota Sioux elder given the name Igasho - means Wanderer). I've told you a bit about me so you could better advise -- images from which of my enthusiasms would be received best for stock? Answer or no, you have a new fan! Tom Wandel -- fogytrekker@gmail.com (fogy 'cus I'm getting up there and trekker because I love to travel. Love your Energy!!!
I was once paid 7$ for single image on Shutterstock, coincidently it happened on my birthday, made me really happy 😂 nice video as always Nicole!
Thank you Romana! My coworker also had a $7 download today, which she was literally just talking about. The more downloads you get, the more you might see some pretty random numbers.
I only recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying the content. The people asking about how much money this or that pays are destined to fail at Shutterstock. You should be shooing what you like and what you're passionate about and then capturing that moment the best you can. Once you deviate from that - and start shooting things because it would make a "good upload" - you've already lost.
Thank you Nicole. Your videos have been very helpful to me I stumbled on stock photography. & other photo challenge sites. I haven’t sold a lot
My excitement is other people can see my photos. Comments are my reward. But hmm stick photography. I can make money with my hobby. I just got to find my niche - & hopefully not saturated Thank you
Since I have started watching your RUclips I have uploaded about 700 images to Shutterstock with approx 25 downloads over the last 2 months ----I am bit worried that my content may be getting stale as I only shoot in a 15 mile radius of my home due to medical issues so watching your videos hopefully may spark some new ideas for me----I am off to the laundry room now--lol
Hey Simon! Keep at it and hopefully you will have better success. And try to fill in those gaps where photos are still needed.
Why TH someone has to do a negative comment about your videos? I'm about to make a profile in shutterstock and start uploading these tons of photos I have...and watching SEVERAL...like ALOT of ur videos, really helped to be prepared on how to be let's say successfull (meaning having my shots downloaded) in this platform!
SO YEAH MAN...SHE HELPS US FROM WITHIN HER HEART AND SHE HELPS US A LOT!
AND THANK YOU SO SO MUCH NICOLE FOR THAT! YOU'RE LITERALLY THE BEST!
Aww thank you! I’m glad you find these videos helpful :) keep in mind that SS has lowered their contributor payments since I made this video; I highly recommend selling video footage (more potential there)
@@NicoleGlass I've seen them all especially the ones about the change of their policy and I've started now shooting videos as well, with the idea of "how would they be used by someone" ! I've asked you one more question in another video of yours! I hope you'll answer it too! But really thank you for all the help trough these videos!
Ps: I'm thinking of starting from Shutterstock to get the first idea of the stock photography! To have some experience 🤔🤔🤔
Hi Nicole the one thing you will have learned by now doing these vlogs is other people’s ignorance of how stock photography works and the sometimes negative attitude of many who fail to succeed. Some are genuine and need guidance or direction cause it is difficult to learn the mine field of image acceptance and the low payouts. Others are just ignorant and have obviously previously failed which you can see from some of the comments on your previous vlogs. Everyone now has a camera which is great but many are totally clueless and have no skill level ..... jeezo am crabbit (Scottish term) better shut up 🤐 keep up the good work lass.
hello old grumpy jim
Technical Haseeb hello 👋🏻 how’s it going where you are
nice video :) keep at it Glass!
Also, I would like to see more examples of things that sell.
Thank you 🙏🏻
glass is class
@@sketchartphoto8117 Lol thanks. Someone wrote that in my middle school yearbook once.
Thank u for sharing such videos. Keep posting more videos of your experience and neglect negative comment. We need your experience and tips and tricks
And also today World photography day 😊🤘
Thanks so much! I appreciate your support :)
I just heard that Adobe Stock has started accepting editorials. On another topic, a while ago you suggested photos of local restaurants etc. so having checked that there were hardly any on SS I spent the day doing just that. Who knew there were so many? And a cat cafe for goodness sake! I rejected about half later because of intrusive reflections from cars in windows and people spoiling the images: in one it looked like a couple were having a row inside! So I realise the best time is early morning before many are about although I do like to show some of the interior through a door or window if possible. Anyhow, I await the shekels to roll in!
I've always wanted to go to a cat cafe!! That's definitely on my to-do list. Glad you're having fun taking photos :)
It sucks you get negative comments . I love your channel and videos, I'm looking into selling pictures on Shutterstock and possibly other websites to get starting in photography and your information has been extremely helpful!
Thanks so much Mason! Yeah I think every RUclips channel gets a certain level of negativity. Just have to get used to it.
@@NicoleGlass you're welcome! Yeah, I guess you have too
Thanks Nicole for the info and inspiration! I started with Shutterstock several months ago and am enjoying it. Going to keep my camera nearby me as much as possible! 👍
I’m currently a contributor for iStock. Will attempt to upload to shutterstock soon.
how is istock? saleswise i mean
Hi Nicole,
thank you for another great video. I have to say, you are basically the main reason I started selling on Shutterstock. I started this january and today is the number of sold photos 73, which is not much money, but at least I enjoy it really much and found another purpose of my photography journey. So thank you one more time, you are doing great job and good luck.
Thank you so much Nataly!! As long as you are having fun, that's what will help you keep going :)
An interesting video. I started with Lightstock, a Christian agency, but they don't accept photojournalism. So, I'll look into Shutterstock for those.
Awesome. Yes, Shutterstock is great for photojournalism.
Hi Nicole, Thanks for a wonderful video. Apart from being a great photographer you are also a great speaker...keep posting...am new to shutter stock and many of my photos are getting rejected; but I will learn I suppose
Hey Nicole. You'll be happy to know I uploaded my first set of images to Shutterstock today. Now to wait and see which ones get accepted. Thanks for all your tips on how to get this going :D
Cheers. Dave.
Hey Dave, awesome! Best of luck with it 😊
Thanks for your tips - you have answered a lot of my questions. I also scanned your portfolio on SS and I can see how much variety you have.
Hey Jennifer, I'm glad you found it helpful :)
Hi Nicole, Thank you for your videos, it is really helpful!
Hi Yulia, sure thing! I’m glad you enjoy them 😊
Love your channel. Curious what bulk, photo uploader you use? Cheers and be well.
hello
I've been on Shutterstock for a few months, I've only got around 60 pictures on there atm and had 13 sales. The 1st ever sale of a picture I had was on 500px, I uploaded a picture of the rainforest and someone from 500px contacted me and said they had a client who wanted to licence the photo. I submitted it for licencing and got £12 for that one download :)
Congrats on your feature on Shutterstock Nicole! I enjoyed reading it, and continue to enjoy all the content on your channel :)
Thank you so much Maddie! 😊 really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing Nicole. A few questions answered.
Glad to hear that 😊
U r doing great Nicole Glass. I like your videos. You are crushing Shutterstock
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Thumbs up, subscribed & I watch the commercials on your videos because I know that helps you out. Your videos help me and I'm happy to help you! Keep it up! 😊
Aww thank you so much Michelle, you’re so sweet!
Great answers! What do you think about wildlife photography? Do wildlife photography sell?
From my experience, it’s very difficult to sell them. They are my worst sellers on Shutterstock. Maybe other people have different experiences
thanks for existing! You go girl!
aww thank you Johan
Nice and helful video as always Nicole! Thank you!
You're very welcome :)
love your videos. can i etit description and tags after my photo or video was uploaded?
Thanks Nicole! Very informative once again! 😁
Awesome, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Hello Nicole, thank you for your videos. I have a question about re editing my tags and description on Shutterstock photos. Cannot figure out how and where to do it?
Hi there, after you upload your images, open up each image and you’ll see a section on the right hand side that you have to fill in before you can submit your photos.
Nice one
Thanks!
Thank you Nicole for the video. there is one question from me, whether the photos to be uploaded need to be enlarged to 300 dpi resolution. thanks
What do you use to record your video stock? Phone? DSLR? How long are your clips? Can you show us some of your clips?
Phone, DSLR, Drone, everything. I'll make a video about this in the future.
Another great information packed Shutterstock video. It is so helpful that you have produced a Shutterstock playlist as well. Thank you so much Nicole. All your videos, on whatever subject, are great.
love your channel .good information
Thank you 😊
Thank you for your very informative videos.
Sure thing! Glad you enjoy them!
👌
Thank you for your videos
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy them :)
Thank you for answering my question, Nicole!! I’m all ecstatic you featured it on your video! I took a screen shot... I’m going to print and frame it! #Superfan
Question: Can I place a photo on shutterstock and other platform at the same time. (I will look for the answer). You give hope. Thanks Aloha
Yes, Shutterstock is non-exclusive :)
Tell me what is 90 days waiting period ?? And my images can sell after 90 days waiting period ??And earning process
I love your videos, very informative and inspiring. I wanted to ask how can I make more money from the photos I sell on Shutterstock. I still get paid $0.25/image while others make more than $5/image. Is there anything I need to do to get a higher rate?
If you're looking for videos about Vectors, I recommend checking out Olly King's channel. He has a couple of good informative videos about his experience with vectors on shutterstock.
awesome, I'll refer people over there when they ask about it :)
Ha, I was just watching his vids yesterday with him playing around with creating vectors.
I uploaded few images to stock x while ago and they get rejected with stupid reasons and few days ago I accidentally uploaded those rejected photos to same stock again and they get rejected again but completely different reasons :-D I'm starting to believe that rejection on these stocks is just pretty much random thing.
Yes, well, there's humans reviewing the images and I think sometimes they're not all on the same page...
Can you do a video on how to crop images for Shutterstock?
Nicole ... love your body of work. 1. Does Shutterstock accept phone photography (Galaxy S10+) or would it be better to go ahead and get an SLR?
Yes you can upload photos taken with your phone :) I have a video about that from March.
Does it matter if ur shutterstock portfolio is all over the place? Or should u stick to a style or category like only people, only buildings etc...?
Hello. Thanks for your videos, Great Help! Is it possible to rewrite the title of a photo or the keywords once upload and accepted?
I have passed on some over-edited photos for exactly the reason you mentioned: doesn't look realistic.
Thank you for your valuable suggestions;helpful.
Very helpful thanks
If I can uplode one photo on two website so what happened please tell me
For a trial I uploaded 10 cars in a parade, to shutter stock, it is known as Bay to Birdwood, all photo's obviously had people in them, all were rejected as I did not get a model release. Plus trademarks. what are your thoughts and advice, should it have been editorial.
Hi Nicole, how do you descript editorial fotos? For example when I describe traditional festivities in my town for our youth, who finish the school. Every single shot of this day has the same background keywords (youth, traditional, school ending), even the photo shows adults or decorated buildings😏. Can you explane, how you are keywording editorial content? 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hi Claudine, I actually made a video about my keywording process which you may find helpful: ruclips.net/video/fuFAggQJNdE/видео.html :)
U r doing great Nicole Glass. I like your videos you are crushing Shutterstock
13:22, Whats the max image size shutterstock accepts??
Nice video 👌
Thank you!
I have been signing in to different stock photo websites to get info on being a contributor. Several of these websites such as Deposit Photos require an upload of official ID - passport, drivers license before getting started while other stock photo websites only ask for official ID after a payment is about to be made. In addition to supplying official ID there is a requirement to fill out and submit a W-9 form in the USA for tax purposes. Do you know which stock photo websites will require official ID and a submitted W-9 form only when a payment is available and not store that private information unless a payment is available? Also do all stock photo websites require official ID to be submitted, does Shutterstock require official ID or just the W-9 form submitted?
Hi Nicole! Nice to meet you. Let me ask you something. I uploaded tires, wheels and motorcycles and they denied for "intellectual property" is because ia a custom motorcycle? I they accept if upload again in "editorial" mode? Can you create a video with "strange pictures" that they denied and why? Thanks!
Hi, have you seen my video about commercial vs editorial photos? I also have a video about product photography - it would fall under that. So yes, editorial!
Submitted a photo of a crowd in a parade. No specific focus on a person but my photo was rejected because it didn't have a release form. How do you handle crowd shots and release forms? Seems impractical to get release forms from a crowd.
Simple: just upload it as editorial
I have submitted a few photos of a woman's window reflection (from the back) looking out a window where the woman is in focus but the background is blurred, yet shutterstock rejected because the "main subject was not in focus", but it was. The woman IS the main subject. I would have thought that to be obvious. Any idea on how to get this submitted successfully?
There are actual people reviewing the photos so I would honestly just try again and hope that the next reviewer lets it go through. Sometimes their rejections are not logical.
Is there any best image size bigger than the 4 MP buyers prefer? Or what settings of MP and dpi you use for your photos?
As high as possible! I use a 30 megapixel camera
I am really wondering about this whole editorial thing. Especially your traveling photos at 7:33 where you show a kid at a parade. I think it was taken somewhere in Germany. In Europe we have a law called DSGVO which can bring you in trouble (I assume that you didn't ask for permission at this photo). Did you ever get in trouble with people you photographed at a parade or something similar?
Hi Foxy, I took this photo before the new law was adopted. I know things have changed since then so now I always recommend people check their local laws before uploading images. I’m not sure how this law applies to shows (parades and such) where people expect to be photographed, but that would be worth looking into.
Was there also a spike in big toe photos after your video? : )
Hahaha I actually didn’t research that one 😂
Can you give us advice on descriptive keywords.
Lucky for you, I actually have a video on that ;) ruclips.net/video/fuFAggQJNdE/видео.html
Adobe does now accept editorial content, you just need to be over 100 downloads.
Yes!
Hey Nicole, thank you. What photo editor would recommend?
I love using Lightroom :)
@@NicoleGlass Thank you, what do you think about Topaz DeNoise AI?
Hi Nichole, can I upload rejected photos again by correcting errors whatever suggested by Shutter stock. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
Hi Hema, yes you can - just reupload them 😊
Based on you 100 plus photo uploads per month you are uploading, how much can money can you expect from this?
@@texasmarshalls Completely varies depending on the content of the photo. I've earned thousands from less than 100 Trump & protest photos, and zero dollars from a handful of squirrel/nature photos. Literally depends on how valuable your content is in the market.
Do you download sound with your video clips?
Hi' Nicole,
When you upload videoclips, is it better to upload many clips from the same setting/situation, or edit those clips into a single larger clip? Is there a better chance for a sale with more content in one larger edited clip - or is it better to upload more clips, and hope for more sales of the Individual clips?
/ Thomas
Hi Thomas, I usually create multiple 5-20 second clips, as long as there’s some variety between them. If they all look exactly the same then there’s probably no point in doing that.
Can ai generated photos be uploaded on adobe stock for selling?
hey,
can we sell same images in both commercial and editorial categories?
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Hello, I have one question. What about the photos of the beach with people, but their faces are unrecognizable or hidden. Should it also be an editorial photo?
Depends on the platform. You can try to upload it as a commercial image and if it gets rejected then re-upload it as an editorial. Different reviewers sometimes make different decisions.
@@NicoleGlass thanks!
Hi Nicole, how long do Shutteratock approve videos
It varies. For me, it usually takes a few days for them to get approved.
I've got a sudden urge to upload dryer photos lol..
Oh boy.... 😂
Sorry but i love your eyes.
Thanks! 👁👁
hello ,
i just wanted to ask if you tried to upload stock photos to Dreamstime and if you know which is better for selling dreamstime or shutterstock ?
I do not use Dreamstime. I have experience with Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Pond5, BigStock and Alamy. Out of those, Shutterstock performs the best for me.
@@NicoleGlass thanks for the answer
I got a bitcoin video rejected and i had to mark it as editorial, funny lart is another video identical also mine only differenc ewas the bitcoing was silver was accepted
Wow, so that's what you look like without a hat! Eighteen hours posted and you already have 47 comments? Popular. :)
when you travel abroad, do you check the laws and rules about what you can or not take pictures at in that particular country for uploading on shutterstock?
I always check the laws 😊👌🏻
@@NicoleGlass 😁👍
I have a question too - how come someone can make up to 500$ with average portoflio full of gooses in the city park and dogs sleeping on random places? Why whould someone buy those images? They are not special? Not even editorial or videos, just random city pictures without editing. I've seen a lot of those contributors on ss forum shring their income. I do not see the logic in this. Do you have an answer for that?
ADVICE PLEASE: i keep getting this error message when i try to upload and they don't give me a reason why this i happening. " It looks like we didn't get all your files. Let's see what happened"
Your so *BEAUTIFUL* Nicole
Hi Nicole can I sell the same image on adobe stock or Shutterstock
Yes!
Hi! I am not a shutter stock member but I want to be. I have question.. I have uploaded over 200 images on my Facebook page , Insta page and also numerous images on my facebook profile with/ without watermarks. Can I upload them on shutter stock or do I need to remove them.from facebook / instagram ? Kindly help me out answer the question! Thankyou
You can keep them on your social media, you still own the rights. You may want to watch this video first though... ruclips.net/video/Qgbu4-Y6j-Q/видео.html
Ma'am I had doubts regarding the payment. Which option is better PayPal or Skrill? Will the money be automatically credited in our bank account of we are using Skrill account?
I'm from India ,so how much would Skrill takes for converting dollars to Indian rupees and transferring to my bank account... Kindly answer my questions... ☺🙏
Nicole glass
ma'am please reply
I don't know how the payments work in India, I would recommend that you talk to "The Teaching Doc", he is in India: ruclips.net/user/shibu7213
@@NicoleGlass I had communicated with him already he said in future he will make a vedio of the same after completing other commited works.
I have submitted a ton of photos that have been rejected because they say they are not in focus, and yet when as far as I can see the subject I'm shooting is indeed in focus. Do you have any advice on this?.
It happens to me too. I think their review system has some flaws. When the rejections makes no sense, I usually reupload them and try again. They usually get accepted the second time around.
@@NicoleGlass that really helps, thank you... I have a really dumb question, I edit my photos on my laptop but depending on the angle of the screen the resolution and tones look totally different, how do I know when I'm over editing a photo?
Thanks,i am from India,i can understand your language,,,can you make video mobile photography,,,?
I already made one, go check it out :)
I guess the whole Idea of you telling the people your success photos, is teach them about what pictures to upload. Well, if they upload the dryer sheets, they are practicing what you teach, right?
Don't teach your competition 😅👍 I am just kidding nice video very useful 🙂👍
Lol yeah, I’ve given away so many of my secrets 😅😅😅
@@NicoleGlass keep some for you. 🤐😉 next step is to make a course that you will charge and there you can say more 🤑🤑
I wants to learn about making video footage can you assist in that.
Definitely check out Crafted Shutter on RUclips, he specializes in that :)
Holaa! Kisses and hugs for you!
How do the tiers work?
www.shutterstock.com/contributorsupport/articles/kbat02/000006640 Here are the tiers :)
Nicole Glass Yes! Thank you. Do the dollar amounts refer to the amount I have earned? It’ll take forever for me to earn $500. I did sell 3 images yesterday, so that was fun. ☺️
@@dazzlingdeb8427 Yes, your total earnings. I think it took me 2-3 months to get my first $500. But that was largely due to my Trump photos... anyway, you can do it!
I started uploading. 22pics are approved out of 100 . Still I didn't get money.
22 is not much. Try to get a few thousand good pictures up
Good one thanks
We understand how many images and videos you uploaded to shutter I know bit hard question how much you make monthly
No need tell us exactly but roughly
It varies month by month but it's a few hundred, will hopefully be making $1000/month soon.
Thanks 🙏
Ive been taking photos at local laundromats for a long time. LoL. I don't know why, just something to do.
Make your Q&A thumbnails more specific and catchy for more views. For EXAMPLE, "Apple Made a Headphone Jack DONGLE?!", instead of "Apple's Latest News + Updates August 2019". Spot why the former is better. :)
I appreciate the input. But I also do not want to deceive anyone. I can't guarantee that someone will make more $ with keywords. If their photos are terrible, keywords won't help. But I can definitely work on the specificity.