Just uploaded another batch to SS to breakthrough the first-10 wall.  Afterwards I noticed that it was exactly one year ago today that I was last rejected.

Life keeps you busy sometimes.

I felt the same way about Shutterstock after my first rejection - but then I (barely) squeezed in the second time and I am loving it.  My rejection rate isn't outrageous, I have (small) batches where all pics get approved and I have build my second largest portfolio there (238 pics since May - not too shabby for a weekend photo warrior with currently no studio access).  You will learn pretty quickly what they accept and what they probably won't so you can custom-tailor your submissions.

So, I guess what I am saying is: once you are in life gets easier and what is more, what gets accepted sells with very few exceptions.  Since May I have made more money on SS than all the other microstocks I joined last year in July (still not rich  )
So keep at it, it's worth the trouble, really.

Tina

Well... fast response today.

They Sunk My Battleship!

All 10 rejected, including 5 or so that were previously accepted.

Oh well.  The 30 day thing is working it seems, so I may try again another time.

peiklk,

if you have thick skin and can take criticism in a non-personal way, go to SS forums, posr link to all 10 and add 100% crops and ask for help. There will be someone able to give you detailed outlook on each of them. Then someone will add something different. You will redo photos and ask again. Etc... entire process will be invaluable for getting accepted next time.

Sorry for the foreword, I don't mean to sound patronizing, it's just that many can't seem to detach themselves from their photos and take rejections and criticism painfully.