8 reasons you're not making money on Shutterstock (and how to change that!)
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Are you not making money on Shutterstock - or stock photography websites in general? Have you been thinking to yourself, "is this a scam"? (It's not.) Maybe you've uploaded thousands upon thousands of photos and are still not seeing any sort of significant earnings. In this video, I address 8 different reasons why you are not getting downloads and making money on Shutterstock - and how you can change that to finally bring in some passive income that's worth talking about. With a little bit of time, dedication and consistency, you can reach your goals and bring in more money.
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Hi
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?
I haven't made any money on Shutterstock yet.😔i already have 200 photos on shutterstock. can you help me??
My Portfolio
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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.
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 :)
@@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!
@@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!
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...
@@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?
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
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!
Where do you live
I must say you’re one of the most honest photographers in you tube, thank you for that.
Your videos are very helpful!!!
Aww thanks so much, I'm glad this was helpful for you! :)
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.
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!
I've got 240 images up currently and I've had 32 downloads and I can not wait to upload more.
That is terrific! A pretty high download to upload ratio.
thanks for sharing richard i wanna get started
Dude, do you pay monthly fee neither anybody download nor not? .. or like this: if it purchased you pay, not purchased no any pay?
I had 3 download sales iafter uploading only 36 images in my first 2 months or so. I had many photos rejected thought
Richard Oldroyd How are things going for you a year later? I’m guessing you’ve made less than $30.
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. :)
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!
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 :)
Please i have one question. Can you please explain.
What is the purpose and usage of "NUDE" and "Illustration " button in shutterstock at the time when we are submitting photo on Shutterstock.
Thanks
Illustrations are not photos, they are designs.
And nude photos always have to be marked as nude.
What about digital art concept or illustration are they worth it?
I don’t make vectors so I don’t know how they do
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!
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 😊
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!
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!
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?
Here's all the info :) www.shutterstock.com/contributorsupport/articles/kbat02/000006608?l=en_US&fs=RelatedArticle
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 ??
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 :)
@@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 💕
I'm happy to hear that! Congratulations :)
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.
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 😊
@@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.
@@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.
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 :)
Awesome!! :) Hope you make some sales!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 ?
Yes definitely. If you don't have good captions and descriptions, then no one will ever be able to find your photos!
Hi Nicole, what software do you use to edit your shutterstock videos? thank you in advance!
Hi Marjorie, I use Adobe Premiere Pro. Hope that helps :)
Hi, I'm new to this and I have a question. On average how much do contributors get paid for selling stock videos?
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?
Nicole, Does the same principles apply to VIDEO clips, as in pictures?
A lot of this applies to both :)
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
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.
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 !
Most uploaders don't have any idea what the designers need. They upload pretty landscapes while the designers are looking for lifestyle photos.
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.
Awesome video. Do you know if the release form must be done everytime? Thank you
Hey there - only if you're submitting the images as commercial images! :)
Dear Nicole, I was wondering it is possible or legal to upload the same image to both Shutterstock and Adobe Stock?
Yes it is:)
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?
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.
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?
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?
Hi Lawrence, you would upload those kinds of photos as editorial!
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.
Yeah this video is ancient. I only contribute videos now too.
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 🙏🏻
Congratulations! :)
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 .
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
@@NicoleGlass Oh, will do that Nicole. Thank you.
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.
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...
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... 😅
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. ;-)
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 ;)
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?
Not for editorial photos:)
Thanks for this Shutterstock series, Nicole! Do you also submit content to other stock platforms (Alamy, Adobe Stock, iStock)? You only mention Shutterstock in these videos.
There are a few other ones I am on (including Alamy) but I noticed that Shutterstock does best for me so I put most of my time and effort into that platform.
What about you, are you on some of the other platforms?
I'm just getting started with microstock. I just got approved for them all and I've uploaded a couple dozen to Shutterstock so far.
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?
What’s the reason for the delay?
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!!
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.
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.
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.
Do you need to link your online payment like PayPal to your shutterstock?
Yes you do. You may want to watch this though... ruclips.net/video/Qgbu4-Y6j-Q/видео.html
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 :(
What is the best laptop to use for photography?
I don't know too much about laptops. I'd recommend Sara Dietschy's channel for good laptop reviews
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?
What is the reason for the rejection?
@@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
can i upload my matte painting design,photobase design in shutterstock
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?
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.
@@NicoleGlass hmm that's true.
So it is restricted to be used solely for commercial purpose.
Can you explain me how to upload quoted photos.
Hey Nic. I have a doubt.
Shutterstock still says the copyright of your photos is your own.
My doubt is that, can i also share my Shutterstock photos to Social Media Like Facebook & Instagram?
Hi there, yes you can definitely still share them on Facebook and Instagram. They still belong to you.
Do you know some collaborative platform where to assign photos to publishers in exchange for commission before uploading them to stocks?
how to deal with release, if you take images in street, protest etc
Can I upload pictures now because I don't have yet a money card like paypal pyoneer or i should have it first and then upload
Great vid👍 Only got 209 photos up so far, but had 31 bought so far 😀 keep plugging away and never give up
That's quite amazing actually! You're doing better than most people then :)
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?
Hi James, yes you can use photos you already have. There are lots of platforms you can sign up for, I personally like Shutterstock.
@@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
Thank you for the kind words!
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!
Commercial! :)
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
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! 😀
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...
@@jamessharp1321 No. The fees are only for buyers. All the information is on the site. Look for "Contributor" information
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Helpful..:)
Can I post same photo in different stock photography sites.. is that ok?
Yes you can
Why you can post something with brand and label???
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.
No you don't. Definitely check out my video on commercial vs. editorial photos:)
@@NicoleGlass Thank you so much, credit goes to your videos, for my first shutterstock sales, all of them editorials.
I don't know what kind of pictures that can be sold on shutterstock... Can you give me some examples...
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...
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
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With everything going on, I'm looking for ways to earn passive income. May I ask how much are you making on average per month ? I would really appreciate it.
Did you acquire a property release to use photos of that house in shutterstock?
A property release to film my RUclips video in there?
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.
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 :)
What's your opinion of Tamron lens?
Tamron is great!
Great tips, thanks... Just join Shutterstock this weekend, does travel and landscape photography sell well in Shutterstock?
Hey Albert, to be honest, that type of photography is (in my own opinion) the most difficult to sell. Take a look at the video I made about travel photos for SS. Currently traveling myself.
@@NicoleGlass Thanks, I will check that out..
Thank you so much. Well explained. I also started uploading photos last week. Already got $0.25 and so happy :)
Nice work!
Waoow I'm so impressed and I learn lot of new things from this video....
Ma'am I hve one question...
Can you tell me... That can I upload one image in different websites for sell....?
Yes you can upload your images wherever you want!
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.
Hlw, can you help me to fill up the releases of Shutterstock by using any android apps?
Helo, i have 140 images with 23 downloads.. How can i improve?
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.
Can I use different camera for taking photos to upload one account?
Yes, for sure
Which photo editing app do you use
Lightroom :)
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?
There are no fees
@@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?
Wonderful video. So happy to have discovered you, you actually flesh out the detail clearly and concisely. Learning a lot already! Thank you!
Thanks Ann, I'm glad you find these videos helpful :)
Hey Nicole, why are you focusing on shutterstock only? How about other agencies where photographers can make money as well?
Because I have the largest portfolio there and have been there the longest. Once I grow on the other platforms I can talk about them too but I don't want to speak on those until I have enough experience with them
Great tips. Are most of your images editorial?
Hi George, although I have a mix of both, the majority are definitely editorials.
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)?
Hi Tana, they just need the information so they can send you a 1099 at the end of the year.
@@NicoleGlass plz tell me in brief what is 1099?i am confuse
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 ?
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?
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.
Dear Nicole, pls speak about motion and motion designers in shutter stock...and how can be success in motion design...thanks a lot
Unfortunately I don't do motion design, this is not my speciality
Can non-US companies sign up for shutter stock?
Anyone can sign up!
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.
Thanks for the suggestion, I can definitely do a video on that in the future! Hope this one helped.
-Nicole
hey Nicole its too hard to earn on shutterstock..my pics are not geting downloads..what can i do
Which of these 8 reasons do you think it’s because of?
Thank you Nicole.
I sold 1 pic this month. Just I tried to know how the shutterstock works.
Keep do more 😍😍👌
The first download is always the most exciting :) Hope you get thousands more
@@NicoleGlass tq👍
Hey Varma, do you decide what to charge or does shutterstock?
@@davidc5885 i didn't decide , that all shutterstock will do it automatically.
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
Thank you, Nicole.Good tips.❤
what is use of realised from in shutterstock
Techno King best to write in your language if you don’t know English.
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
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!
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!
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?
Did you watch my video about product photography? They’re not illustrations.. they’re photos.
I just saw your video on the new payment levels on shutterstock. So timely
Hi Nicole! First time trying Shutterstock. Great video for beginners, I like to start with the negative and get that out of the way.
Hi Angelica! Awesome, I hope you find success with Shutterstock. Also keep video footage in mind, not just photos :)
Thanks! I just need to upload a lot more images to try to get them to sell!
I have a important question ...why some bad Quality picture approved by Shutterstock but not my good Quality picture???
Shutterstock always gives you a reason for the rejection
@@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.
Now i subscribed to your channel
Is there any problem selling images in eyeem and shuttershock both same images
Please me i hope you will give advise to me
Another most underratted channel
I started uploading images to Shutterstock uploaded 9 images got approved too...but I didn't get any payment ....y is it so ?
Not enough photos!