8 reasons you're not making money on Shutterstock (and how to change that!)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @NicoleGlass
    @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +11

    To view some of my top selling images and additional advice, check out my Shutterstock videos playlist! ruclips.net/p/PLwLa_WVqeLnaHDvr7DAc4nGHJ0DtSBJYy

    • @andreasmuthig
      @andreasmuthig 5 лет назад

      Ich schaue immer gerne zu und lernen von dir, aber in dieser Folge war die Musikauswahl im hintergrund grausam ;-)

    • @muhammadmehran5329
      @muhammadmehran5329 5 лет назад

      Hi

    • @hellcat7028
      @hellcat7028 5 лет назад

      Do you pay monthly fee if your images were downloaded (purchased) or not download (not purchased)? .. or like this: if it downloaded (purchased) you pay, not download (not purchased) no any fee to pay?

    • @diannamor4134
      @diannamor4134 4 года назад

      I haven't made any money on Shutterstock yet.😔i already have 200 photos on shutterstock. can you help me??
      My Portfolio
      www.shutterstock.com/g/Diannsaka?rid=269187984

  • @TripHacksDC
    @TripHacksDC 6 лет назад +86

    Hey Nicole - great video! I just purchased a large number of photos on Shutterstock (including some of yours) so perhaps I can give the perspective of a buyer. You are right that some topics are way over saturated. There are tons of photos of the Capitol Building but I probably only need one or two. On the other hand, there are almost no photos of DC restaurants, which I needed and had to go out and get myself. Bad captions is also a big problem. It was extremely helpful when photographers dated their photos in the caption. There are a lot of photos that are old but it's unclear exactly how old. Similarly it's a big help to know exactly where a photo was taken, including city and state, since that's the way I searched for photos.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  6 лет назад +11

      Hey Rob, thanks for your helpful insights, I have pinned your comment to the top! I think what you say is very much in line with what I have noticed on Shutterstock myself. I have photographed pretty much every store and restaurant in my own neighborhood, but there's so many more in the region that are still unphotographed. While many people upload their prettiest photos of flowers, dogs, cats and clouds, what buyers are looking for is usually something different. It's definitely great to hear that confirmation from a buyer :)

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC 6 лет назад +4

      ​@@NicoleGlass Exactly! For example my new e-book I needed images to show readers what to expect, not necessarily the prettiest sunset images of landmarks. A few of your images made it into the book!

    • @adriannatrowsdale5142
      @adriannatrowsdale5142 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass What are the legal limitations of that? I thought it was technically illegal to take and sell photos of private property? I can't find a ton of concise information online about selling photos, just about taking them. Thanks!

    • @mremumerm
      @mremumerm 5 лет назад +1

      which brings back to the most obvious point, upload what the clients Want and Need. I have pushed sliders way beyond my comfort zone, but this is what got uploaded. Interesting about dating the picture. Obviously it's done automatically on Editorial content, but i might have to look at some of my commercial where timeliness of capture might be important and add dates, or seasons...

    • @strongbrand1651
      @strongbrand1651 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass Hi Nicole
      Thank you for your video. Greatly appreciate.
      I want to ask! Can this be applied also in design categories, especially logo design?

  • @TheTeachingDoc
    @TheTeachingDoc 5 лет назад +9

    Nicole. You earned yourself a fan. I am also a beginner stock photographer and am doing a weekly videos on how to start and do stock photography in my regional language. all of the stufff you mentioned are god honest truth. i loved every bit of it. You rock. I wish your channel good fortune in wars to come. Take care. God Bless

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      That is awesome! I've definitely come across your videos before, they are great! Are you based in India? I've noticed a lot of the viewers of my stock videos are actually in India. It seems there's a huge interest in Shutterstock over there, so you're in the perfect niche :)
      Thank you for the kind words, I wish you all the best with your channel as well!

    • @sijubahmerah
      @sijubahmerah 5 лет назад

      Where do you live

  • @daveywilliams6464
    @daveywilliams6464 5 лет назад +1

    I run a small design studio, and download hundreds of stock images for a variety of use. I took the time to review Nicole's portfolio on Shutterstock from the perspective of a buyer, and she is SPOT ON in her advice. Her portfolio is full of the sort of photos I have trouble finding when I need something specific. Examples of what I'm always looking for and coming up short are: 1. human subjects doing banking/finance in a way that looks natural and not posed, 2. human subjects seeking medical advice or assistance, 3. human subjects doing normal activities in a natural way. I never need someone doing laundry and sniffing it like they are smelling the fields of Avalon in their detergent. Don't mimic ads...those companies pay for shoots. 4. Older/eldery subjects in any regard. The boomers are aging...the average model in stock is like 27. There is a market for photos that just aren't widely available.
    So good luck for all would-be Shutterstock vendors. We rely on you! Just please don't upload any more pics of a latte with a heart drawn in the foam. Enough is enough, lol.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Hi Davey, thanks for your comment! I will probably use this comment in a future video since you definitely provided some valuable insights from a client perspective :) And I'm glad you saw some value in my portfolio. Have a great day!

  • @RichardOldroyd
    @RichardOldroyd 5 лет назад +40

    I've got 240 images up currently and I've had 32 downloads and I can not wait to upload more.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +8

      That is terrific! A pretty high download to upload ratio.

    • @olliewhitham6084
      @olliewhitham6084 5 лет назад

      thanks for sharing richard i wanna get started

    • @hellcat7028
      @hellcat7028 5 лет назад

      Dude, do you pay monthly fee neither anybody download nor not? .. or like this: if it purchased you pay, not purchased no any pay?

    • @tonedune3456
      @tonedune3456 4 года назад

      I had 3 download sales iafter uploading only 36 images in my first 2 months or so. I had many photos rejected thought

    • @joseph-the-seventh
      @joseph-the-seventh 4 года назад +2

      Richard Oldroyd How are things going for you a year later? I’m guessing you’ve made less than $30.

  • @maredyw2924
    @maredyw2924 6 лет назад +15

    I must say you’re one of the most honest photographers in you tube, thank you for that.
    Your videos are very helpful!!!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  6 лет назад +2

      Aww thanks so much, I'm glad this was helpful for you! :)

  • @MichaelSeneschal
    @MichaelSeneschal 5 лет назад +2

    I just found your RUclips Channel (thanks RUclips recommended videos). This is great, I’ve been a part-time photographer for over 10 years and never thought about stock photography. Thinking about ways I can carve out an hour each day to try it out this year. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Hey Michael! Awesome. If you've been shooting that long, you probably have hard drives full of images that you can just upload, rather than letting them collect dust :)

  • @EdsEverydayAdventures
    @EdsEverydayAdventures 5 лет назад

    I was like how the heck does she keep her place that spotless.......Glad I watched to the end. I've been doing stock photography for almost 5 years, didn't start taking it serious until the last year and its paying off. But..one of my specialties is dogs and they sell well for me, now, if that was the only thing in my port....I'd be eating ramen noodles full time. Variety variety variety, but don't be afraid to have a specialty. You have to keep it fun, wildlife is my passion, it doesn't sell well on Shutterstock, but does well on some of the other agencies. Love your videos Nicole!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words! Photographing animals is so much fun... I love doing that as well (but it doesn't sell well). But the fact that you get to hang out with cute dogs is all that matters right?
      And about the apartment... I wish mine looked like that! I loved how it was decorated and was decided to make my video there instead of my own messy apartment. Haha.
      Anyway, thanks for stopping by - have a great day!

  • @bilalrafiq848
    @bilalrafiq848 4 года назад

    Hi Nicole, I started yesterday. Uploaded my first photo and got rejected! Came here saw your videos and then went back upload another photo and guess what?? It’s approved!! My 2nd picture got approved.. thanks 🙏🏻

  • @kthx1138
    @kthx1138 2 года назад

    Thanks Nicole. 2018--before June 2020 when Shutterstock did their "commissions restructuring"! Now in 2022 I only contribute video and am seeing much higher earnings than I ever did contributing photos.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  2 года назад

      Yeah this video is ancient. I only contribute videos now too.

  • @billknudson6620
    @billknudson6620 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the great video, with great ideas, Nicole. Sometimes I just need a little good encouragement to keep the ball rolling. Now semi-retired, I'm shifting to stock for my 30 yrs of photos in my library, as well as current images. I just keep on shooting and downloading. I'm from the USA, but currently in the Philippines. Hoping to be back Stateside by Christmas, and shoot in Colorado and Texas in 2020. :)

  • @TheFaabm
    @TheFaabm 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for your videos and the inspiration! Just got my first 38 pics approved a week ago an already got a download!! Waiting for 100+ pics to get approved now :)

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +2

      Awesome!! :) Hope you make some sales!

  • @mariolavrador350
    @mariolavrador350 6 лет назад +2

    Hi Nicole. I love these videos about shutterstock. Im working on a portfolio, got around 300 photos, sold only 18, but I know by seeing videos like this one, that I have to increase the number of images to get there. Thank you for keep recording the videos. Best regards from Portugal.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Mario, the fact that you sold 18 photos already is pretty good actually. Now imagine when your portfolio is 10 times that size. Take a look at the pinned comment on this video - a buyer left some awesome insights which I think is super helpful! Also, do you upload videos to Shutterstock? My video sales are a lot less frequent but when I do get one, I usually make a lot more.

    • @mariolavrador350
      @mariolavrador350 6 лет назад

      Hi again, Nicole. Yes, I understand that if we choose our subjects wisely, we should get higher results sooner. But I believe that quantity is also important, so I'm trying to achieve something like a thousand, thousand and fifteen hundred and then start to be more objective in each photo. Am I making myself clear? And about the videos, I have not gotten there yet. My camera (Canon 6D MkI) makes Full HD movies, but I want to buy a 4K drone. First I need a 70-200 f2.8 and then the drone. One step at a time ... Thank you for your very helpful insights and sorry if I make any writing mistakes. I speak much better than I write.

    • @StopMotion-rb8vy
      @StopMotion-rb8vy 5 лет назад

      Hi Mario. I started 5 months ago with shutterstock. I've 143 photos in my portfolio and I've got 35 sales so far. I noticed, that the very specialized photos in a certain field sell best. No competition there.

  • @yellowswan64
    @yellowswan64 5 лет назад +1

    I like taking photos as my hobby and was interested in doing some stock photography as well to cover some cost for gears:). While watching videos about stock photography I discovered your channel and I really like your videos. Lots of helpful info and positivity. I feel that you will have a big successful as a RUclipsr!
    Keep up the good work!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much for the kind words! In a way, RUclips feels a lot like stock photography. A lot of work in the beginning but hoping it will pay off down the road 😊

  • @EdwardFielding
    @EdwardFielding 5 лет назад +7

    Most uploaders don't have any idea what the designers need. They upload pretty landscapes while the designers are looking for lifestyle photos.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Yes exactly. I work for a company that has a few subscription plans to stock sites, and I know for a fact they're downloading some pretty random stuff.

  • @johnnyc.5979
    @johnnyc.5979 5 лет назад +1

    I was amazed at the variety of different locations that you shot your video in this house, assuming it was yours, and also amazed at how clean and perfect everything was. You should have kept that a secret until the next video. I was jealous for a little bit...

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Haha, I should have pretended it was mine. I wish! I tend to have clean corners for filming purposes but not every section is clean... 😅

  • @nasilgezdim
    @nasilgezdim 4 года назад

    Nicole, I love your videos. 3:40 The problem with shutterstock is that so many photos are rejected. The other day two of my photos were rejected because of file error. Then re-uploaded them, this time they said no " property release " . The same building ( it is an ancient church in public place in Cyprus ) is sold as commercial by other contributors. I would have uploaded it for the third time as editorial but it takes time to write all that captions and tags. I uploaded them on alamy instead and they were accepted. There are some inconsistencies when they decide to accept or reject a photo and it puts people off .

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад +1

      Thanks. Yeah, there are definitely some issues with Shutterstock these days. You might want to check out my video about their recent earnings change - it's a big one - ruclips.net/video/Qgbu4-Y6j-Q/видео.html

    • @nasilgezdim
      @nasilgezdim 4 года назад

      @@NicoleGlass Oh, will do that Nicole. Thank you.

  • @lifelessons1594
    @lifelessons1594 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much. Well explained. I also started uploading photos last week. Already got $0.25 and so happy :)

  • @RASOON
    @RASOON 5 лет назад

    Hi Nicole i have few questions to ask from regards to shutterStock
    1. If i use 2 models to my photos do i have to get model release from each of them.
    2. If i photograph a private property or city buildings from far (miles away) still do i have get property release.
    3. Is it possible upload my rejected photos under editorial
    4. Where can i get model release document, if there is any link to download
    5. Why photos get reject regards to reason "your subject not in focused"
    6. In my country (Sri Lanka)PayPal is not support to received cash. are there any payment gateways to received cash such as "Skrill" / "NETELLER"
    7. Is it possible to transfer the cash direct to bank account.
    8. Have you using stock like Adobe, deposit photos and pond5 and whats your opinion regard using those sites.
    Appreciate your value support.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Hi Mohamed, I have made videos answering most of these questions already but for the ones I haven’t addressed yet, I’ll include them in my next Q&A video 😊

    • @RASOON
      @RASOON 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass hi nicole thank you for your respond i have watch most your most videos and regards to above questions that i ask which is not mention on your prevoius videos for couple of questions. Kindly if you can tag me a link is much appreciate.

    • @RASOON
      @RASOON 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass Hi Nicole one question if i take a shot part of a body do i still have to get a model release from that person.

  • @timsnow6430
    @timsnow6430 5 лет назад +1

    Great vid👍 Only got 209 photos up so far, but had 31 bought so far 😀 keep plugging away and never give up

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      That's quite amazing actually! You're doing better than most people then :)

  • @Brandonhayhew
    @Brandonhayhew 5 лет назад +2

    What about digital art concept or illustration are they worth it?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      I don’t make vectors so I don’t know how they do

  • @maicajapanmoments
    @maicajapanmoments 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for your tips. I just uploaded my first 100+ photos and it’s still in review🤓. Please know many people appreciate what you do.

  • @colonelcalabash1
    @colonelcalabash1 5 лет назад +1

    I am just starting stock photography and all your videos have been helpful but this one is the best.. Thanks for the help and advice. Just subscribed and like.

  • @wayneschumacher8451
    @wayneschumacher8451 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the great information. As a recently retired senior, I'm investigating ways to support my photography hobby. I'm glad you clarified your location, as I was wondering about the artwork on the walls... I was expecting to see your work, instead. ;-)

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Haha, I actually don't have any of my own photos printed, but I probably should decorate with them:) I wish my apartment looked like that model unit! Need to clean up a bit ;)

  • @davidbautistaqf
    @davidbautistaqf 5 лет назад +1

    Your video summarizes the begginer tips! Very good. I have a port of 700 photos and I don't sell a lot but this is a hobby for me. I have in mind your tips and maybe in the long run it's going to pay out more.

  • @VarmaTeluguTraveller
    @VarmaTeluguTraveller 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you Nicole.
    I sold 1 pic this month. Just I tried to know how the shutterstock works.
    Keep do more 😍😍👌

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +2

      The first download is always the most exciting :) Hope you get thousands more

    • @VarmaTeluguTraveller
      @VarmaTeluguTraveller 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass tq👍

    • @davidc5885
      @davidc5885 4 года назад

      Hey Varma, do you decide what to charge or does shutterstock?

    • @VarmaTeluguTraveller
      @VarmaTeluguTraveller 4 года назад +1

      @@davidc5885 i didn't decide , that all shutterstock will do it automatically.

  • @ameencool10
    @ameencool10 5 лет назад +1

    Nicole I hope you see my comment, there is a point i didn't understand, you said that it is not good to put multiple pics of the same model or subject, but i mean the buyer might want a slightly different angle or want to have several photos to choose from, and the photos are already edited, what am i loosing ? they are just extra, or is there anything I am missing ??

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      It’s not a bad thing. The point I was making is: some people say to me “I have 1,000 photos up and I’m not making sales.” Then I look at their portfolio and they have hundreds of photos of the same thing. So they don’t have 1,000 unique images, and it doesn’t surprise me that they haven’t made sales. Diversity is a good thing :)

    • @ameencool10
      @ameencool10 5 лет назад +1

      @@NicoleGlass first of all, I am surprised that you answered, didnt expect that, second of all thank you I understood your point, and lastly, because of your videos today morning I made my very first sale on shutterstock and it felt amazing the fact that someone was willing to pay for a pic of mine, thank you so so much Nicole, keep it up 💕

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      I'm happy to hear that! Congratulations :)

  • @DeepakSharma-ez8gf
    @DeepakSharma-ez8gf 5 лет назад +2

    can i upload my matte painting design,photobase design in shutterstock

  • @BrutallyHonestStockGuy
    @BrutallyHonestStockGuy 6 лет назад +1

    Hi Nicole, interesting video. Agree with everything except the tip to keyword the maximum 50, which may lead to spamming...but you're right that they need to be correct, so all depends on the images. Nice helpful list and you're quite charming in front of the camera! Look forward to more videos! All the best - Alex, brutally honest guy

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  6 лет назад

      Hi Alex, that's definitely a good point - keywords should of course only be relevant to the image! Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching! 😀

    • @jamessharp1321
      @jamessharp1321 5 лет назад

      Got another questions girl, I intend to open an account at some point, do they have a charge to do this, membership fees o r something? I'm just getting a little excited about all this...

    • @tanalee229
      @tanalee229 5 лет назад

      @@jamessharp1321 No. The fees are only for buyers. All the information is on the site. Look for "Contributor" information
      .

  • @SomeStrangemysterious
    @SomeStrangemysterious 5 лет назад +1

    Scene 4 que sympathetic facial expression: imply genuine empathy and emotional support:
    Que dialog: “Maybe your photos really aren’t the that good”

  • @donaldslaughter3951
    @donaldslaughter3951 5 лет назад +1

    My main source for keywords is the Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, a free download from the Library of Congress. They have over 7000 terms and are open to suggestions. I hope stock photographers will contact the TGM editors and make a great list even greater. I keep my copy in a Microsoft Access database.

  • @toddgilmore118
    @toddgilmore118 5 лет назад

    I been doing Photography on Flikr for 3 years now! I use a Nikon P600 and it takes some good pics but I usually do Nature Photography such as birds or landscapes of parks, some city street views etc. Yet when I recently discovered from another RUclips video about Shutter Stock! I uploaded my first 30 images and they were all rejected either because they were signed using my "Capture_This" or not big enough, or most had some sort of logo visible... this was very frustrating after having to re take a whole new photo portfolio just to use on their site!! what should I do, and is it worth it?

  • @emanuel_soundtrack
    @emanuel_soundtrack 4 года назад

    People say it sells more on Schutterstock, but POnd5 is less pedantic with photos and is artistically less stupid. I hope the sell for photos increases there. People say they are not good for photos, just music and video

  • @supercarsandlifestyle
    @supercarsandlifestyle 2 года назад

    how to deal with release, if you take images in street, protest etc

  • @annbreadin
    @annbreadin 4 года назад

    Wonderful video. So happy to have discovered you, you actually flesh out the detail clearly and concisely. Learning a lot already! Thank you!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      Thanks Ann, I'm glad you find these videos helpful :)

  • @chariots8x230
    @chariots8x230 5 лет назад

    Can you please do a video on the type of camera that would be good for beginner photographers in Shutterstock? What quality do the photos need to be? How many megapixels should they be? Can you go over the technical aspects? Can you please give us some ideas on equipment that would be helpful to get?
    If you make a video like this, please let us know of some budget options that work effectively because it's not realistic for most of us to spend a lot of money on equipment when we're just starting out. But at the same time, the equipment that we get has to be efficient enough to do the job, so that hopefully at some point we will start making money. After that, we can possibly invest in more expensive equipment.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      I have made videos that answer every question you've asked here.
      Regarding cameras - here's my video on that: ruclips.net/video/whO8XRDUyfU/видео.html
      And here's my Shutterstock playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLwLa_WVqeLnaHDvr7DAc4nGHJ0DtSBJYy
      Hope that helps :)

  • @MeditateonYahsWord
    @MeditateonYahsWord 5 лет назад

    Hi Nicole! First time trying Shutterstock. Great video for beginners, I like to start with the negative and get that out of the way.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Hi Angelica! Awesome, I hope you find success with Shutterstock. Also keep video footage in mind, not just photos :)

  • @Don_from_cairns_australia
    @Don_from_cairns_australia 4 года назад

    I just saw your video on the new payment levels on shutterstock. So timely

  • @benmoore4008
    @benmoore4008 4 года назад

    Nicole, today I’m searching for a guide/instructions on applying for Shutterstock. I know, you’re saying that’s simple! Well, I’m going to try and then I have only few photos to upload......do I wait until I get more or does it matter?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      Here's all the info :) www.shutterstock.com/contributorsupport/articles/kbat02/000006608?l=en_US&fs=RelatedArticle

  • @RoschetzkyPhotography
    @RoschetzkyPhotography 4 года назад

    I have over 25,000+ downloads - pretty damn happy i started

  • @nnel90
    @nnel90 5 лет назад

    Hi Nicole. Since you use shutterstock I know you would probably be able to answer my question....after I submitted photos and it has been approved...does it upload automatically onto shutterstock for customers to see or do I need to upload it manually after approval?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      After you upload it you will have to go in there and add all the information (keywords, captions, etc.) before you actually submit it for review.

  • @RTD3
    @RTD3 5 лет назад

    I've actually looked up other photos almost identical to mine on Shutterstock. I copied their keywords that described my photo(s), submitted my photo(s) and they got rejected because of SPAM. So I've learned that Shutterstock lets certain photographers SPAM and others, not so much. It's BS.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      I think Shutterstock has become a little more picky in recent years. Which makes sense considering how many more people upload now. Sometimes I see photos that have been uploaded 5-10 years ago and their keywords are completely unrelated to the photo. If I were to use those keywords today, they would definitely get rejected.

  • @MacMcCaskill
    @MacMcCaskill 4 года назад

    These videos are so instructive. Always short enough to watch in a few mins and full of great practical tips.

  • @chariots8x230
    @chariots8x230 5 лет назад

    How many megapixels should the camera that we use for Shutterstock be? What dimensions are acceptable for photos and what aren't?
    Also, how can we avoid our photos being rejected in Shutterstock?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Here you go: www.shutterstock.com/contributorsupport/articles/kbat02/000006575 :) Please keep in mind that these things are all available in your contributor panel. I don't work for Shutterstock... all I can do is share what they have already shared.

  • @HobsNobs
    @HobsNobs 5 лет назад +2

    I have 59 up now on SS lol and sold 2 but at that terrible 25c rate😢 both was editorial 😒

  • @vitakupit3577
    @vitakupit3577 5 лет назад

    trima kasih banget sis atas sarannya...

  • @adoun7
    @adoun7 4 года назад

    thank you so much for the Rich information, my question is : when you are taking photos in a street or in a public place, or in a general event, and people appear in your photos did Shutterstock will ask for a model reless?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад +1

      Not for editorial photos:)

  • @capturecut990
    @capturecut990 4 года назад

    Can you explain me how to upload quoted photos.

  • @TheR7op
    @TheR7op 5 лет назад +1

    what is use of realised from in shutterstock

    • @RedfieldmediaCoUk
      @RedfieldmediaCoUk 5 лет назад

      Techno King best to write in your language if you don’t know English.

  • @hellcat7028
    @hellcat7028 5 лет назад

    Can anyone explain me?
    Do you pay monthly fee if your images were downloaded (purchased) or not download (not purchased)? .. or like this: if it downloaded (purchased) you pay, not download (not purchased) no any fee to pay?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      There are no fees

    • @hellcat7028
      @hellcat7028 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass Then what is the earnings of Shutterstock from this?
      Why they serve us free?
      And the main last question:
      First thank you for your quick clarifying.
      I mean if i upload my special images, pictures how much i will earn depending of its rules and can i withdraw my funds using paypal?

  • @leenarcheah5475
    @leenarcheah5475 5 лет назад

    Hi, Dear Nicole, thank you so much for your advices, I using smartphone to sales on shutterstock. Now have only 50 photo on shutterstock. Gain $0.75 on first 3 month. I have some question on when I take photo on people, mostly will reject. I tick on editorial not commercial use. What should I do?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      What is the reason for the rejection?

    • @leenarcheah5475
      @leenarcheah5475 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass Focus
      The main subject of this image is not in focus
      Noise / Artifacts / Film grain
      Image contains excessive noise. Film grain. Compression artifacts and or posterization

  • @elbiadoussama1774
    @elbiadoussama1774 4 года назад

    hej nicole thanks for the rich video its did really help one question regarding shutterstock my photos are very sharp strait out of the camera but when i appload them to shutter stock they appear a little bit of less quality is it a matter of export setting of the website compress them , thanks in advance

  • @weallmattergatorwilliams9434
    @weallmattergatorwilliams9434 4 года назад

    What is the best laptop to use for photography?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      I don't know too much about laptops. I'd recommend Sara Dietschy's channel for good laptop reviews

  • @wondercortney
    @wondercortney 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this! I enjoy photography and editing. I am guilty of submitting pictures I have taken and edited to community companies and schools for free just because I enjoyed taking the pictures. I like to edit and being descriptive about photos. I would do this for a hobby to just share what I enjoy, your video gives me a way to make some coffee money by doing what I like! Thanks!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Thanks Cortney, I'm glad you like it :) Yes, stock photography is good for coffee money. You can make more, but it takes a lot of effort!

  • @tigigeorgevarghese
    @tigigeorgevarghese 5 лет назад

    Hi Nicole,.. Your videos are so much inspiriting to me, I'm a beginner in shutter stock. im facing the same issue. its been 2 months I've started uploading photos in shutterstock, still i i dint earn even a penny. i dnt use to focus in titling and writing distribution. Should i really need to focus on that area ?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Yes definitely. If you don't have good captions and descriptions, then no one will ever be able to find your photos!

  • @marjoriedelosreyes3544
    @marjoriedelosreyes3544 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Nicole, what software do you use to edit your shutterstock videos? thank you in advance!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Hi Marjorie, I use Adobe Premiere Pro. Hope that helps :)

  • @ROLF75
    @ROLF75 5 лет назад

    my case is kind of strange, i mostly upload travel pictures from places like china where there aren't really a lot of pictures already on shutterstock. It seems i a stuck between 30 to 40 dollars per month. When i had 500 pictures, 30 dollars. Now that i have almost 1300, still 30 dollars. I m trying to cover as many countries and as many places as i can but still sales on a average never increase

  • @99mrpogi
    @99mrpogi 4 года назад

    Do you need to link your online payment like PayPal to your shutterstock?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      Yes you do. You may want to watch this though... ruclips.net/video/Qgbu4-Y6j-Q/видео.html

  • @totoroutes5389
    @totoroutes5389 5 лет назад

    Did you acquire a property release to use photos of that house in shutterstock?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      A property release to film my RUclips video in there?

  • @nishantaggarwal3574
    @nishantaggarwal3574 4 года назад

    I have a question, if I take photos of any event or protest then do I also need model release for all those people in photo ? Please guide.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад +1

      No you don't. Definitely check out my video on commercial vs. editorial photos:)

    • @nishantaggarwal3574
      @nishantaggarwal3574 4 года назад

      @@NicoleGlass Thank you so much, credit goes to your videos, for my first shutterstock sales, all of them editorials.

  • @tommyboy1278
    @tommyboy1278 5 лет назад +2

    Another most underratted channel

  • @DuaneTheOakHirst
    @DuaneTheOakHirst 6 лет назад +1

    Good info thanks...
    I just added my photos into sets. Can you do a video on the importance of "Sets". I can't seem to find anything related to that on RUclips.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the suggestion, I can definitely do a video on that in the future! Hope this one helped.
      -Nicole

  • @benmoore4008
    @benmoore4008 4 года назад

    Nicole, Does the same principles apply to VIDEO clips, as in pictures?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      A lot of this applies to both :)

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography9375 3 года назад

    Thanks! I just need to upload a lot more images to try to get them to sell!

  • @Shieldsofshame
    @Shieldsofshame 4 года назад

    I could have googled this but you really know your stuff and google would have shot me to you anyway, TAKE THAT MIDDLE MAN GOOGLE!!! oh, sorry, my question is how do you get around the property release form without making it an editorial? Thanks, great video also!!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      Lol too funny. If something requires a property release form, you have to either submit a form or submit it as editorial. Those are your two options. I use the app "Easy Release" for all of my forms.

    • @Shieldsofshame
      @Shieldsofshame 4 года назад

      Nicole Glass very cool, I will look in to that app, I apologize for asking as I binge watched your videos and came across the one where you explained it all. Thank you so much for that. I was about to start feeling like this Cannon m50 I just bought was just going to be a paperweight. Man there are so many videos that can be made on this topic and there have been but every singe one of them have something different and unique you are certainly no exception. Your videos are packed with very good information and experience and as a new photographer I appreciate it.

  • @DarkAgencyLifestyle
    @DarkAgencyLifestyle 4 года назад

    Why you can post something with brand and label???

  • @gauravletshandcraft4432
    @gauravletshandcraft4432 4 года назад

    Great video..loved your content..too the point and honest.. especially your confession on the apratment not being yours.. thumbs up

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      Thank you! Yes.. I wish my apartment looked like that. It's usually a bit messier, haha

  • @rajivdeb
    @rajivdeb 5 лет назад

    Hey Nicole...I tryd uploading few photos...but I dnt knw Y my photos r nt gtng uploaded...Might b d key words r wrong...or might b d caption r wrong...plz help me...

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      1) do you have a LOT of photos? (Hundreds at least)
      2) are your photos unique and in unsaturated topics?
      3) are you using all 50 keywords?
      4) are your captions long and descriptive?
      5) do you have patience?
      If any of your answers are "no", then that might be the problem

  • @TheHardik01
    @TheHardik01 4 года назад

    I just made a account a week ago but my acc went into 90 day delay and I won’t be able to get any payments, will they let me know the downloads during this period or after 90 days? Also should i keep uploading in this peroid or after 90 days?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  4 года назад

      What’s the reason for the delay?

  • @phabodx3663
    @phabodx3663 5 лет назад

    Can I use different camera for taking photos to upload one account?

  • @Sarah-c6t7h
    @Sarah-c6t7h 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, Nicole.Good tips.❤

  • @lawrenceblank
    @lawrenceblank 5 лет назад

    Hi Nicole, if say we do cover a demonstration event as you point out what kind of releases if any do we need to get signed? Can they be uploaded for Editorial only or as Commercial?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Lawrence, you would upload those kinds of photos as editorial!

  • @TheCYmikey
    @TheCYmikey 5 лет назад

    Dear Nicole, I was wondering it is possible or legal to upload the same image to both Shutterstock and Adobe Stock?

  • @Ngpakra
    @Ngpakra 5 лет назад

    Can i upload photo of individuals? But i don't have any written permission from them. So in which category i should upload these pics?

  • @TheHardik01
    @TheHardik01 4 года назад

    If i am uploading a aerial view of mountains and ocean or of a texture which don’t have any people in them, then should I upload in commercial or editorial? Please reply to me i am new on acc, i am in doubt like whether am i uploading in a wrong category!

  • @ndunk34
    @ndunk34 5 лет назад

    I'm sorry for out of topics, Is this applies to vector design anyway? I have thousand and five hundred vectors but not selling well for about half years. What do you suggest? By the way, great video

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Thanks! I don't do designs so this is out of my field, but I would guess that you would still need to apply the basic techniques I talk about in this video. Have a large quantity uploaded, use all 50 keywords, have good descriptions, find topics in unsaturated niches, etc. Seems like you definitely have the quantity so that's not the issue.

    • @ndunk34
      @ndunk34 5 лет назад

      Thanks for u'r reply Nicole, from u'r advice just realised that i'm careless to consider a specifik niche, mybe thats one cause me get not selling well besides strugling in english caption since it's not my language 😅, again, thanks Nicole !

  • @KINGTHEYORKIE
    @KINGTHEYORKIE 5 лет назад

    My pictures keep getting denied bc of the quality I am using canon M6 25mm what can i do different I cant afford to buy a 55mm yet :(

  • @danneukirch4486
    @danneukirch4486 5 лет назад +2

    Top advice! I need to get my act together...

  • @jacobchristianglover3655
    @jacobchristianglover3655 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the Tips... Be well and stay encouraged!!!

  • @jayavardhandh6825
    @jayavardhandh6825 4 года назад

    Helo, i have 140 images with 23 downloads.. How can i improve?

  • @tricsman7937
    @tricsman7937 5 лет назад

    man recently i have uploaded image of toothpaste which product and then clik to illitration and editorial option .they rejected and say that don't click the illutration option why?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Did you watch my video about product photography? They’re not illustrations.. they’re photos.

  • @justeddie30
    @justeddie30 5 лет назад

    I don't know what kind of pictures that can be sold on shutterstock... Can you give me some examples...

  • @nunzence
    @nunzence 6 лет назад

    I just started stock photography. thank you for your videos!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  6 лет назад

      Awesome, hope you find success with it :)

    • @techon-it2659
      @techon-it2659 5 лет назад

      ​@@NicoleGlass www.shutterstock.com/g/Md+Amit+Hasan?rid=227321811& this is my profile...Please join..

    • @techon-it2659
      @techon-it2659 5 лет назад

      I'm regularly following your profile..Very help full. Thanks

  • @alexlapuerta4735
    @alexlapuerta4735 4 года назад

    Do you know some collaborative platform where to assign photos to publishers in exchange for commission before uploading them to stocks?

  • @chasingbucketlist
    @chasingbucketlist 4 года назад

    best videos on stock photography thankyou soooo much my majority of doubt are cleared from your videos thnkyouuu

  • @jamessharp1321
    @jamessharp1321 5 лет назад

    Hey Nicole, I'm James live out here in western Oklahoma just started listening to some veidos on your subject, stock photography. Can I use the photos that I already have in my dslr35 ? Don't know what to do at all right now. I'm just listening to your veidos what stock agency should I sign up with i f your just starting out?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Hi James, yes you can use photos you already have. There are lots of platforms you can sign up for, I personally like Shutterstock.

    • @jamessharp1321
      @jamessharp1321 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass wow I hardly ever have anybody respond to my enquiries. So far you are the only one that really has a veidos informative caring your a jewel

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @dmitrymossienko3100
    @dmitrymossienko3100 4 года назад

    Nicole you are always inspiration and fresh wind! Thank you!

  • @NotFinancialAdvice
    @NotFinancialAdvice 5 лет назад +1

    Great videos Nicole!

  • @tanalee229
    @tanalee229 5 лет назад

    I was just looking at the Shutterstock site. Photographers must have a tax license in order to become a contributor (or at least to sell)?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Tana, they just need the information so they can send you a 1099 at the end of the year.

    • @roshanara1
      @roshanara1 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass plz tell me in brief what is 1099?i am confuse

  • @MwesigwaJoel
    @MwesigwaJoel 3 года назад

    So helpful even today in 2021. Thank you so much

  • @Sirjohnny
    @Sirjohnny 5 лет назад

    interesting and full of information, and yes so many ways to make money with your camera. It takes work, like any career.

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, a lot of work for sure. I think most people give up too quickly.

  • @WriterSoumyaMitra
    @WriterSoumyaMitra 5 лет назад

    I really like your content. Its very informative and helpful.
    I have a question: if I upload an image on shuttrrstock with editorial permission and someone uses it in a monetised youtube video or a video that includes paid promotion on youtube- will it be considered as commercial use?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Good question. I believe that's ok for the clients to do. A few of my photos have ended up in a RUclipsr's videos.
      But think about it: when a news website or a blog uses your photo, that's ok right? But those news sites probably have advertising banners on the page well. So it's not all that different from a monetized RUclips video. Everything on the Internet seems to be monetized these days.

    • @WriterSoumyaMitra
      @WriterSoumyaMitra 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass hmm that's true.
      So it is restricted to be used solely for commercial purpose.

  • @Intothewild-Biswajit
    @Intothewild-Biswajit 5 лет назад

    I have a important question ...why some bad Quality picture approved by Shutterstock but not my good Quality picture???

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      Shutterstock always gives you a reason for the rejection

    • @Intothewild-Biswajit
      @Intothewild-Biswajit 5 лет назад

      @@NicoleGlass yes , i know...but my Question is why some Very bad Quality image are approved...on shutterstock...???? Comparing them my pictures are far better but they not approve my some pictures.

  • @sylvercase9872
    @sylvercase9872 5 лет назад

    Hi Nicole, i uploaded photos on shutterstock but for a reason i don't understand all my download are from 1 photo. And i don't understand because is not my best,. Is it strange ?

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад

      Hi Sylver, it is not always your best photos that sell. Sometimes the weirdest, most random images end up being your top sellers! One of my top selling images is a photo of a trash can! Funny, right?

    • @mcalixtro82
      @mcalixtro82 5 лет назад

      I am a freelance designer and sometimes use stock photography. I do not know what kind of photo you are talking about but to give you an idea on why you think your best photo did not sell instead of your other one is because... as a designer, I am looking for something to help compliment a design. Yes some people use stock images by itself for articles and such but a lot also use it as part of a design.. whether its for some marketing material or whatever. If a client wants a poster made for some festival in Orlando, I will look for a photo of they city or part of it that will do good as a background to help bring the main design to life. I am not looking for a masterpiece to hang up on my wall. On another video by Nicole, she shows a picture of fabric softener sheets on top of a washing/drying machine. That is the type of picture I would look for when making a design for advertising/marketing. There is a perfect spot for text/design to the right of her photo and the background disappears into a nice blurry background which will help highlight the message in the final design. Most photos being searched on stock sites are to help compliment something, not be showcased in a art gallery by itself. Hope this helps.

  • @saharbanihashemi753
    @saharbanihashemi753 3 года назад

    Dear Nicole, pls speak about motion and motion designers in shutter stock...and how can be success in motion design...thanks a lot

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  2 года назад

      Unfortunately I don't do motion design, this is not my speciality

  • @tholiyamai
    @tholiyamai 5 лет назад

    Which photo editing app do you use

  • @ajayprsd1
    @ajayprsd1 4 года назад

    Helpful..:)
    Can I post same photo in different stock photography sites.. is that ok?

  • @growwithimran
    @growwithimran 3 года назад

    Very informative video. Thankyou for this sharing.

  • @amlansphotography1671
    @amlansphotography1671 6 лет назад

    Hlw, can you help me to fill up the releases of Shutterstock by using any android apps?

  • @pingjockeyproductions6968
    @pingjockeyproductions6968 5 лет назад

    Yep...you're right - gotta put in the work to get the rewards. ...sometimes a lot of work !!

    • @NicoleGlass
      @NicoleGlass  5 лет назад +1

      A lot in the beginning! That's what 9-5 jobs are great for... haha. Definitely did a lot of uploading on my lunch breaks.