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Title: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 06, 2014, 10:02
It has been a while, but Stocksy's call to artists is still not opened. Any insider info when are they gonna open the door again?
Well, looking at my portfolio I'm not hopeful. But I'm in need for some kind of excitement.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on May 06, 2014, 10:32
I believe they open again in June. Not too long to wait. Here's wishing us both good luck!  8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 06, 2014, 10:36
Thank you! Great news. I have enough time getting ready and start applying filters on my portfolio.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: shudderstok on May 06, 2014, 11:11
me thinks an agency worthy of consideration to represent artists would always be open to talent. that's my two cents. i really don't have time for games and schedules for being accepted. just sayin.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Monty-m-gue on May 06, 2014, 11:17
me thinks an agency worthy of consideration to represent artists would always be open to talent. that's my two cents. i really don't have time for games and schedules for being accepted. just sayin.

I'm certain Stocksy are managing their growth sensibly. Acquiring new contributors in tandem with the growth of staff at the agency. This ensures that the quality of service the contributors receive from the agency isn't compromised by huge unmanageable influx of contributors.

Just sayin...
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 06, 2014, 11:25
oh the minus heart won't decrease the excitement.

Well, while I wasn't lucky with previous application, but I still like the fact that Stocksy control the influx tightly.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: shudderstok on May 06, 2014, 11:29
me thinks an agency worthy of consideration to represent artists would always be open to talent. that's my two cents. i really don't have time for games and schedules for being accepted. just sayin.

I'm certain Stocksy are managing their growth sensibly. Acquiring new contributors in tandem with the growth of staff at the agency. This ensures that the quality of service the contributors receive from the agency isn't compromised by huge unmanageable influx of contributors.

Just sayin...

talent is never unmanageable or should never be shunned. just sayin. me thinks it's an easy spot to see talent, focus, and commitment. when one inquires and the response is contact us in six months and maybe... yeah ok, will get right on that one. just sayin...

Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on May 06, 2014, 11:35

I'm certain Stocksy are managing their growth sensibly. Acquiring new contributors in tandem with the growth of staff at the agency. This ensures that the quality of service the contributors receive from the agency isn't compromised by huge unmanageable influx of contributors.

Just sayin...

Totally agree. I'd rather wait and apply to an agency that can handle its growth and give each artist the chance to make a decent return for their time and effort than be one of millions.

onepointfour, The -1 isn't discouraging me either - still wishing us both good luck as well as best of luck to to others hoping to get in 8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on May 07, 2014, 06:30
While I wish the best to all applying, it's unforunate that 'luck' is perceived to be necessary.
But seeing the quality of some of the rejected applicants, I guess 'luck' must have something to do with it.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: gc85 on May 07, 2014, 06:43
While I wish the best to all applying, it's unforunate that 'luck' is perceived to be necessary.
But seeing the quality of some of the rejected applicants, I guess 'luck' must have something to do with it.

That's terrifying word from you :D
is there some portoflio of the rejected applicants that you want to share with us? Maybe the quality of the photos are awsome but the scenes are not stunning.

I'm new here, by the way. So, hi all you guys!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: luissantos84 on May 07, 2014, 06:48
While I wish the best to all applying, it's unforunate that 'luck' is perceived to be necessary.
But seeing the quality of some of the rejected applicants, I guess 'luck' must have something to do with it.


That's terrifying word from you :D
is there some portoflio of the rejected applicants that you want to share with us? Maybe the quality of the photos are awsome but the scenes are not stunning.

I'm new here, by the way. So, hi all you guys!


http://www.microstockgroup.com/stocksy/ (http://www.microstockgroup.com/stocksy/)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on May 07, 2014, 06:50
^^
Such linking is heavily discouraged here.
However, some of the rejected applicants have posted on msg, so you can ferret around.

BTW, IMO, some Stocky images are anything but awesome or stunning, but I'm not posting links to them either. And just in case you wondered, I'm not a bitter rejectee - I haven't applied.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 07:20
I did see those links. They are beautiful portfolios but i could see why they aren't accepted. Being an avid instragram & vsco grid follower and a fan of contemporary lifestyle magazines, I 'get' Stocksy's style. While i appreciate their taste, I'm struggling in editing photos to match their instagrami-ish, retro, matte and muted style. I'm more inclined toward natural tones in Offset and shiny perfect photos in microstock.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on May 07, 2014, 08:01
Oh, well, I have no interest contemporary lifestyle magazines, don't use instagram and until this minute hadn't heard of vsco grid.
Stocksy was never going to be for me, I don't have models, but I was still intrigued by some of the rejections. It must be 'just for the kids', which is OK, so long as they make that clear.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mantis on May 07, 2014, 08:30
I wonder if stocksy likes underwater shots? Those are about a real as you can get. Do they require a min volume?

Here's a new shot I took.  I'd be willing to take all my underwater stuff off of micro to try stocksy.
 
 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on May 07, 2014, 08:47
until this minute hadn't heard of vsco grid

I spend hours and hours browsing vsco grid. IMO it has almost nothing in common with instagram.

I like vsco grid in the same ways as I liked the Sally Eauclaire book when it first came out in the early 80s. It's that good.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ethan on May 07, 2014, 08:48
I don't think it's a trade secret who to get the 'instagram effect' or vsco as it is also termed. You only have to Google the question and there are tons of links, blogs and Youtube videos on how to do it.

Here's one of very many:

http://www.gomediazine.com/tutorials/easy-to-accomplish-vsco-cam-effect-in-photoshop/ (http://www.gomediazine.com/tutorials/easy-to-accomplish-vsco-cam-effect-in-photoshop/)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on May 07, 2014, 08:51
until this minute hadn't heard of vsco grid

I spend hours and hours browsing vsco grid. IMO it has almost nothing in common with instagram.

I like vsco grid in the same ways as I liked the Sally Eauclaire book when it first came out in the early 80s. It's that good.

No watermarks on any I saw. Is there an option to watermark?
At least, (unlike Instagram, AFAICS), you can see what it's about without having to sign up.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 09:04
until this minute hadn't heard of vsco grid

I spend hours and hours browsing vsco grid. IMO it has almost nothing in common with instagram.

I like vsco grid in the same ways as I liked the Sally Eauclaire book when it first came out in the early 80s. It's that good.

Correct observation for VSCO. As for instagram, I don't look at their explore. Check out those popular instragrammers such as Michael O'Neil, Chris Ozer, Tim Landis and so on. Their work are outstanding.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on May 07, 2014, 09:05
No watermarks on any I saw. Is there an option to watermark?

I have no idea. I hate watermarks. They do not prevent piracy anyhow - since legitimate buyers never pirate content anyhow. Why would anyone who wanted to share their picture put a watermark on it ?

I don't think it's a trade secret who to get the 'instagram effect' or vsco as it is also termed. You only have to Google the question and there are tons of links, blogs and Youtube videos on how to do it.

Anyone who thinks that VSCO grid is primarily about effects is utterly missing the point. It's about the content. It's about what people actually post.

How people choose to process is like talking about what film someone used or what they did in the darkroom. It's interesting - but only in the same way as it always was. For years many photographers, their look, was in many ways partly defined by what camera and film they used or the processing. But serious people did not go on and on about that as if was the only thing.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 09:09
I don't think it's a trade secret who to get the 'instagram effect' or vsco as it is also termed. You only have to Google the question and there are tons of links, blogs and Youtube videos on how to do it.

Here's one of very many:

[url]http://www.gomediazine.com/tutorials/easy-to-accomplish-vsco-cam-effect-in-photoshop/[/url] ([url]http://www.gomediazine.com/tutorials/easy-to-accomplish-vsco-cam-effect-in-photoshop/[/url])


Yes, it's not a trade secret. I even have VSCO plug-in. It's weird that I like the affect of the filters on other people's photos but not on mine  ;D
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on May 07, 2014, 09:20
I have no idea. I hate watermarks. They do not prevent piracy anyhow - since legitimate buyers never pirate content anyhow.

That's silly.  It isn't about forcing legitimate buyers to pay for content.  It's about keeping illegal users from using the content.

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Why would anyone who wanted to share their picture put a watermark on it ?

So it doesn't looks like you are a source for free content to take?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 09:22

Anyone who thinks that VSCO grid is primarily about effects is utterly missing the point. It's about the content. It's about what people actually post.

How people choose to process is like talking about what film someone used or what they did in the darkroom. It's interesting - but only in the same way as it always was. For years many photographers, their look, was in many ways partly defined by what camera and film they used or the processing. But serious people did not go on and on about that as if was the only thing.

Spot on
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: EmberMike on May 07, 2014, 09:23

Anyone know anything about Stocksy opening up to illustrators? Is that still planned?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: mlwinphoto on May 07, 2014, 09:24
As far as I'm concerned if I have to completely change the way I shoot and process to satisfy a particular agency's 'look' or 'style' then that agency isn't for me, and I'm not for that agency.

Stay true to yourself, so to speak.

I think it's terrific that Stocksy is taking the approach that it is, we need something 'different'....wish them all the best.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on May 07, 2014, 09:32
So it doesn't looks like you are a source for free content to take?

But I think that potential customers and casual viewers demand more respect than that. Even Magnum have dropped using watermarks. Legitimate commercial users simply do not steal content.

And if we love pictures - well why should that experience be spoiled by having to take measures which are not going to prevent piracy anyhow. It's self-defeating. It makes the pictures look bad.

And if we are talking about RF stock - there are already mostly going to be masses of places to find a non watermarked version of the same image at the same size as the comp or larger - just by finding somewhere it has already been used. So if someone wants to steal it then they already can.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on May 07, 2014, 09:37
But I think that potential customers and casual viewers demand more respect than that. Even Magnum have dropped using watermarks. Legitimate commercial users simply do not steal content.

Well, of course they don't.  That's why they are called "legitimate users".  Watermarks are not to deter "legitimate users" from anything.

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And if we love pictures - well why should that experience be spoiled by having to take measures which are not going to prevent piracy anyhow. It's self-defeating. It makes the pictures look bad.

Are you talking about selling stock, or just putting up some showcase work?  I'm not in love with an image of a hamburger (or whatever).  I just want it to retain its value as a piece of content someone can utilize.

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And if we are talking about RF stock - there are already mostly going to be masses of places to find a non watermarked version of the same image at the same size as the comp or larger - just by finding somewhere it has already been used. So if someone wants to steal it then they already can.

Why make it easy?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on May 07, 2014, 09:38
As far as I'm concerned if I have to completely change the way I shoot and process to satisfy a particular agency's 'look' or 'style' then that agency isn't for me, and I'm not for that agency.

Stay true to yourself, so to speak.

I go where the money is :) .
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: EmberMike on May 07, 2014, 09:39
You know who really hates watermarks? Thieves. Just do a search on twitter and you can find tons of people posting stuff about being annoyed by watermarks because it prevents them from using images for free.

Real buyers aren't bothered by watermarks because they know they get the un-marked image when they pay for it.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on May 07, 2014, 09:54
Are you talking about selling stock, or just putting up some showcase work?

Sue was talking about VSCO grid.

However - I do also think that the best stock sites  will go watermark free sooner or later. It's the job of the agencies to track sales.

  I'm not in love with an image of a hamburger (or whatever).

I can be. Food photography is often brilliant.

In the end the record companies realised that copy protection was not the way to go. This is the same. The best way to sell images is by having a strong brand and by developing good relationships with the clients.  Search results and therefore a site looks ugly when you see the same watermark over and over.

Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 09:57
Uh..hope this thread will not become watermark vs no-watermark debate.
I personally dislike watermarks, but as a stock photographer I have to use it. No offense, watermark is the main concern for most microstockers, but it's no big deal for assignment photographers.

Steve McCurry does'n watermark his works. Anyways, I don't think I can get away easily stealing his photos.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on May 07, 2014, 10:06
It's the job of the agencies to track sales.

I'm not sure what you mean by "track sales", but we all know micros aren't out there looking for infractions.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on May 07, 2014, 10:08
I've said this before and it bears repeating.
A friend's brother is an assignment photographer, specialising in aerial photography.
He watermarks the photo on his website, pretty lightly.
Someone (not a client) phoned him to complain that he couldn't use the images from his website because of the watermark. When he checked up, the complainer was a commercial company.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on May 07, 2014, 10:21
Uh..hope this thread will not become watermark vs no-watermark debate.

Sorry to divert your thread.

Anyhow - good luck with Stocksy. Nobody could sensibly deny that they are building a really nice collection.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 10:34
I've said this before and it bears repeating.
A friend's brother is an assignment photographer, specialising in aerial photography.
He watermarks the photo on his website, pretty lightly.
Someone (not a client) phoned him to complain that he couldn't use the images from his website because of the watermark. When he checked up, the complainer was a commercial company.

I'm always amazed how many people out there who totally have no slight idea about intelligent property. No doubt, watermark will be a good tool for these people. Just look at those people in a website related Getty extortion. I'm no fan of Getty, but the people there make me sick.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is every usage or download for each stock photo counts, so stock photographer is more aggressive in protecting their image. As for assignment photographer, their photos are sold or can be considered as paid even before the images are created, so there is not much need to protect the photos. Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 10:36
Uh..hope this thread will not become watermark vs no-watermark debate.

Sorry to divert your thread.

Anyhow - good luck with Stocksy. Nobody could sensibly deny that they are building a really nice collection.

No worries. It's just one of the debate topic that will never go anywhere, just like for Nikon vs Canon. :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on May 07, 2014, 11:21
I've said this before and it bears repeating.
A friend's brother is an assignment photographer, specialising in aerial photography.
He watermarks the photo on his website, pretty lightly.
Someone (not a client) phoned him to complain that he couldn't use the images from his website because of the watermark. When he checked up, the complainer was a commercial company.

That's pretty ballsy.  I'm laughing a lot at this (and crying a little inside). 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mantis on May 07, 2014, 11:45
I've said this before and it bears repeating.
A friend's brother is an assignment photographer, specialising in aerial photography.
He watermarks the photo on his website, pretty lightly.
Someone (not a client) phoned him to complain that he couldn't use the images from his website because of the watermark. When he checked up, the complainer was a commercial company.

Wow. Simply amazing.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on May 07, 2014, 12:35
Being ... a fan of contemporary lifestyle magazines

Which magazines do you like?  I've been looking for some besides Kinfolk.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on May 07, 2014, 12:39
Which magazines do you like?  I've been looking for some besides Kinfolk.


Feast Journal (http://feastdinnerjournal.com) is an Irish magazine with a similar outlook to Kinfolk. We came to it via the always lovely farmette (http://farmette.ie) blog btw.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: mlwinphoto on May 07, 2014, 13:49
As far as I'm concerned if I have to completely change the way I shoot and process to satisfy a particular agency's 'look' or 'style' then that agency isn't for me, and I'm not for that agency.

Stay true to yourself, so to speak.

I go where the money is :) .

I haven't gotten there yet.   :o
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: shudderstok on May 07, 2014, 19:14
^^
Such linking is heavily discouraged here.
However, some of the rejected applicants have posted on msg, so you can ferret around.

BTW, IMO, some Stocky images are anything but awesome or stunning, but I'm not posting links to them either. And just in case you wondered, I'm not a bitter rejectee - I haven't applied.

stocksy has some brilliant work, and so does SS,IS,GI....

stocksy does not really bring anything new to the stock world at all, but they did cut out the crap that made microstock what it is today. stocksy is just trying to be an agency that edits work like all trad agencies do. what is the big deal about this?

to say stocksy is not stocky is rubbish. there is a lot of stocky type photos on stocksy.

i have not applied there either, but i have been in touch with them by invite and also of my own choosing. the replies or lack thereof (in the beginning) made it clear it is not the agency for me. and that is ok.

i think if stocksy dropped the ego, the self importance, the mystery then perhaps i and a few other photographers would take them a bit more seriously.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 19:19
Being ... a fan of contemporary lifestyle magazines

Which magazines do you like?  I've been looking for some besides Kinfolk.

I'm following Kinfolk too, but not buying every issue. Kinfolk is probably a true representation of imagery Stocksy's wants, but the fact is many Kinfolk's photographers have been snapped up by Offset.

Fool Magazine has the best content but their strong, unusual photographs are not stocksy-ish or anything hipster. Cereal Magazine is so beautiful and I love their minimalist style. If my memory serves me right, one of their regular photographers just won Pink Lady Food Photography award.

I haven't checked out Chick Pea and Gather, but they are both look really beautiful. I'm going to order them soon.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 19:36
Which magazines do you like?  I've been looking for some besides Kinfolk.


Feast Journal ([url]http://feastdinnerjournal.com[/url]) is an Irish magazine with a similar outlook to Kinfolk. We came to it via the always lovely farmette ([url]http://farmette.ie[/url]) blog btw.


I'm going to check them out. I have a thing for indie magazines.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 20:36
Since I have a little spare time, so I want to respond to Sue's question about watermark. I'm not quite sure about VSCO grid, but I still believe the people in there share the same ambition as instragrammers, which is to gain popularity. Watermark and protecting their photos is their least concern. They are using the tool for branding, creating beautiful picture to get noticed by big brands for big commercial gigs. I know many of them have great success. As for the brands, hiring these guys are a great marketing strategy itself. Just get the photographer to mention in their instragram feed that they shooting for xxx brand, they gonna get thousands likes/followers almost immediately. I learnt about this first hand, when one of my rare instagram photos got a "like" from  one particular popular instagrammer; in a few minutes I've got more "likes" and followers in my entire lifetime.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on May 07, 2014, 20:38
Thanks for the info.
I've never seen instagram, as it seems you have to log in to be able to see anything, unless I'm missing something. No matter. I don't have enough time to keep up with the sites I do check out!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 07, 2014, 20:58
Thanks for the info.
I've never seen instagram, as it seems you have to log in to be able to see anything, unless I'm missing something. No matter. I don't have enough time to keep up with the sites I do check out!

I hardly post anything on my instagram too Sue. I hate all the popularity and social media stuff. I'm following them because I have a weird obsession in visual trending and have fun trying to predict the upcoming trend.

As I mentioned a few of contemporary magazines in my posts, you can see that they are mostly food magazines which have much love for local produce, organic and healthy lifestyle. What I noticed, these magazines start to appear after Noma restaurant won best restaurant for 3 consecutive years. The head chef Renee Redzepi is using only locally sourced, seasonal produce and foraging for wild ingredients and he has been named one on the most influential people by Time. He clearly has started a new trend and food culture. His first book is shot by the talented Ditte Isager, and you can see Ditte's inspired style in all these magazines. Now, I even noticed very distinct Ditte Isager's inspired food photography in Stocksy.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Ron on May 08, 2014, 04:09
As far as I'm concerned if I have to completely change the way I shoot and process to satisfy a particular agency's 'look' or 'style' then that agency isn't for me, and I'm not for that agency.

Stay true to yourself, so to speak.

I think it's terrific that Stocksy is taking the approach that it is, we need something 'different'....wish them all the best.

I would love to apply for Stocksy but I agree that I would completely need to change the way I shoot and process my images, and the problem is, I lack experience and an understanding of the typical lighting seen on Stocksy.

I also wonder how long this trend/look will last and if Stocksy is not shooting themselves in the foot by only accepting a certain look. If people get tired of the look, the agency is set for collapse.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 08, 2014, 04:13
As far as I'm concerned if I have to completely change the way I shoot and process to satisfy a particular agency's 'look' or 'style' then that agency isn't for me, and I'm not for that agency.

Stay true to yourself, so to speak.

I think it's terrific that Stocksy is taking the approach that it is, we need something 'different'....wish them all the best.



I would love to apply for Stocksy but I agree that I would completely need to change the way I shoot and process my images, and the problem is, I lack experience and an understanding of the typical lighting seen on Stocksy.

I also wonder how long this trend/look will last and if Stocksy is not shooting themselves in the foot by only accepting a certain look. If people get tired of the look, the agency is set for collapse.

I'm wondering about that too Ron. I don't think the trend is timeless and will last.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: dirkr on May 08, 2014, 04:54
Same for me - I don't think what I shoot and how I shoot it will ever be a match for what Stocksy currently wants.

And maybe (certainly?) their focus on a specific style and their rather restrictive policy of accepting new contributors/content is a big part of their success.

But what I would love to see is the same model (co-op, fair commissions, no price dumping) being applied to a broader spectrum of content / contributors. Even if that would not allow exact same pricing (accepting - and successfully selling - more and less focused content may only work with a lower price level than Stocksy), it would be a great alternative to all the other agencies.
Could be a different collection, or a different site with different branding, but with the same principles.
That would be great and would allow many of those who can't make it into Stocksy right now to benefit from those ideas...
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: JKB on May 08, 2014, 06:45
Interesting thread, not least the contemporary magazine info. A while back I browsed through a lot of the food and nature images in the Stocksy collection, as well as the Offset & Vetta collections. It's all down to personal preference in the end of course but was surprised how little of interest I found in the Vetta collection. The processing was too often OTT for my taste. Stocksy has lots of fantastic images in different styles but it was Offset I found consistently truly inspiring. Plenty of natural light and colours and beautiful compositions without feeling contrived, and often very low-key but still with a luminous feel - assignment-quality images I would be very happy to be able to produce myself.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stocked on May 08, 2014, 07:11
Same for me - I don't think what I shoot and how I shoot it will ever be a match for what Stocksy currently wants.

And maybe (certainly?) their focus on a specific style and their rather restrictive policy of accepting new contributors/content is a big part of their success.

But what I would love to see is the same model (co-op, fair commissions, no price dumping) being applied to a broader spectrum of content / contributors. Even if that would not allow exact same pricing (accepting - and successfully selling - more and less focused content may only work with a lower price level than Stocksy), it would be a great alternative to all the other agencies.
Could be a different collection, or a different site with different branding, but with the same principles.
That would be great and would allow many of those who can't make it into Stocksy right now to benefit from those ideas...
Why not give 500px prime a chance?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: dirkr on May 08, 2014, 08:52
Same for me - I don't think what I shoot and how I shoot it will ever be a match for what Stocksy currently wants.

And maybe (certainly?) their focus on a specific style and their rather restrictive policy of accepting new contributors/content is a big part of their success.

But what I would love to see is the same model (co-op, fair commissions, no price dumping) being applied to a broader spectrum of content / contributors. Even if that would not allow exact same pricing (accepting - and successfully selling - more and less focused content may only work with a lower price level than Stocksy), it would be a great alternative to all the other agencies.
Could be a different collection, or a different site with different branding, but with the same principles.
That would be great and would allow many of those who can't make it into Stocksy right now to benefit from those ideas...
Why not give 500px prime a chance?

I'm doing that, but it's too early to expect any results.
Still, a Stocksy-like approach with broader access for contributors would be interesting. I like to have multiple alternatives...
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stocked on May 08, 2014, 09:04
Same for me - I don't think what I shoot and how I shoot it will ever be a match for what Stocksy currently wants.

And maybe (certainly?) their focus on a specific style and their rather restrictive policy of accepting new contributors/content is a big part of their success.

But what I would love to see is the same model (co-op, fair commissions, no price dumping) being applied to a broader spectrum of content / contributors. Even if that would not allow exact same pricing (accepting - and successfully selling - more and less focused content may only work with a lower price level than Stocksy), it would be a great alternative to all the other agencies.
Could be a different collection, or a different site with different branding, but with the same principles.
That would be great and would allow many of those who can't make it into Stocksy right now to benefit from those ideas...
Why not give 500px prime a chance?

I'm doing that, but it's too early to expect any results.
Still, a Stocksy-like approach with broader access for contributors would be interesting. I like to have multiple alternatives...
Agree on everything, but we should give 500pix a good chance right from the start btw afaik one of the founder at Stocksy is now in the prime-team at 500px.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on May 08, 2014, 19:36
Same for me - I don't think what I shoot and how I shoot it will ever be a match for what Stocksy currently wants.

And maybe (certainly?) their focus on a specific style and their rather restrictive policy of accepting new contributors/content is a big part of their success.

But what I would love to see is the same model (co-op, fair commissions, no price dumping) being applied to a broader spectrum of content / contributors. Even if that would not allow exact same pricing (accepting - and successfully selling - more and less focused content may only work with a lower price level than Stocksy), it would be a great alternative to all the other agencies.
Could be a different collection, or a different site with different branding, but with the same principles.
That would be great and would allow many of those who can't make it into Stocksy right now to benefit from those ideas...
Why not give 500px prime a chance?

I'm doing that, but it's too early to expect any results.
Still, a Stocksy-like approach with broader access for contributors would be interesting. I like to have multiple alternatives...
Agree on everything, but we should give 500pix a good chance right from the start btw afaik one of the founder at Stocksy is now in the prime-team at 500px.

I have uploaded a small collection there but  haven't heard a thing. Will be great if they finally take off.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stocked on May 09, 2014, 01:37
It will take time, recently they send out a survey to their contributors everything over there is still in the making. But I'm confident they will be successful and I certainly appreciate that they are willing to make a shift to fairer artists commissions in this industry.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: gc85 on May 27, 2014, 05:59
Hey guys, do you have any news about the "Call to Artists"?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on June 02, 2014, 09:51
Which magazines do you like?  I've been looking for some besides Kinfolk.


Feast Journal ([url]http://feastdinnerjournal.com[/url]) is an Irish magazine with a similar outlook to Kinfolk. We came to it via the always lovely farmette ([url]http://farmette.ie[/url]) blog btw.

Thanks for the suggestions! 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 02, 2014, 10:13
Hey guys, do you have any news about the "Call to Artists"?

They're still finishing up a revamp of the process.  Hang in there.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 12, 2014, 06:21
Looks like the new application process is up and running : http://www.stocksy.com/contributor/ (http://www.stocksy.com/contributor/)

Good luck!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Ariene on June 12, 2014, 07:52
I failed last time sending artsy natural images and still I'm trying to understand what Stosksy needs... it's hard.
Examples:
http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/AHR000/z0/104852.jpg (http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/AHR000/z0/104852.jpg)
http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/Ri7000/z0/29663.jpg (http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/Ri7000/z0/29663.jpg)
http://cdn0.stocksy.com/a/lvt000/z0/215001.jpg (http://cdn0.stocksy.com/a/lvt000/z0/215001.jpg)
http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/Wxl000/z0/184358.jpg (http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/Wxl000/z0/184358.jpg)
http://cdn1.stocksy.com/a/OCn000/z0/189124.jpg (http://cdn1.stocksy.com/a/OCn000/z0/189124.jpg)
http://cdn0.stocksy.com/a/ECb000/z0/142986.jpg (http://cdn0.stocksy.com/a/ECb000/z0/142986.jpg)
http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/Q47000/z0/27182.jpg (http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/Q47000/z0/27182.jpg)
http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/6lG000/z0/64424.jpg (http://cdn2.stocksy.com/a/6lG000/z0/64424.jpg)
http://cdn1.stocksy.com/a/kJD000/z0/51196.jpg (http://cdn1.stocksy.com/a/kJD000/z0/51196.jpg)

etc... etc... etc...

These are just few samples of what I saw and tried to understand - level, expectations, art value,... ? I hope I don't hurt anybody's feelings. Just asking. What really Stosky wants?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on June 12, 2014, 08:02
These are just few samples of what I saw and tried to understand - level, expectations, art value,... ? I hope I don't hurt anybody's feelings. Just asking. What really Stosky wants?
That group you posted seems to be "stuff iS would have rejected in the old days".
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 12, 2014, 08:02
The new process gives a good idea of what they want.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Ariene on June 12, 2014, 08:14
That group you posted seems to be "stuff iS would have rejected in the old days".

Yep, for this few last years I was learning how to take and choose the best images for sale in stock industry. Thousands of similar images moved to trash because of LCV. I have a huge lesson to remember now! Never ever delete images!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 12, 2014, 13:12
I also received that call to artists and would like to submit to see how it goes.

But I have a question about exclusivity. Does that requirement mean an image must never have been offered anywhere else? Or could I withdraw an image from SS or DT and then offer it as "exclusive" to Stocksy?

More questions may follow, but that's my main one right now.

Thanks for input from those of you who know.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on June 12, 2014, 13:20
I'm not in stocksy, but there are pics there which were previously on iStock.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 12, 2014, 13:29
I'm not in stocksy, but there are pics there which were previously on iStock.
Thanks, Sue. That's helpful.

So apparently, one can submit an image that was previously on another site.

Next question... if one submits an image that is currently on another site, might Stocksy accept it with the understanding that the photographer will remove it from the non-Stocksy site?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Ariene on June 12, 2014, 13:52
... And can we sell the same images on POD sites?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 12, 2014, 14:15
... And can we sell the same images on POD sites?

Good question! Somehow I doubt it. But... does anybody know for sure?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on June 12, 2014, 14:26
Is there really nowhere you can see the T&C before applying? (I can't find it, but that could just be me.)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jefftakespics2 on June 12, 2014, 15:03
You can have content that was previously on other sites as long as it is deleted. You can still sell POD.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on June 12, 2014, 16:09
You can have content that was previously on other sites as long as it is deleted. You can still sell POD.

This.  And you can submit images to Stocksy before you delete them from other sites, as long as you do so if/when they're accepted.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on June 12, 2014, 16:23
I really like Stocksy threads. I always end up spending ages browsing the site and being massively impressed. It's really well curated.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: cobalt on June 12, 2014, 17:35
I love looking at the images on stocksy. And I am really curious who the new artists will be. The more people make it into stocksy, the more pressure on the other agencies to treat artists well to get good content.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 12, 2014, 18:12
You can have content that was previously on other sites as long as it is deleted. You can still sell POD.

This.  And you can submit images to Stocksy before you delete them from other sites, as long as you do so if/when they're accepted.

Thank you, Jen and jwasserman, for that double-whammy of good information. I'm glad to hear this.

Now... to see if I've got anything that would fit into their collection.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Nikovsk on June 12, 2014, 18:19
I did some searches over there but I found very few travel images.

I don't think they actually work on Stocksy, am I right?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on June 12, 2014, 18:35
I just tried two random countries and saw lots of travel images.

Problem was that a good number of them weren't taken in the country I searched, especially 'France'. (some I didn't understand why they'd been returned in that search, others had both 'Austria' and 'France' in the keywords, others ...)

BTW, good luck, Martha.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Jo Ann Snover on June 12, 2014, 19:10
...Now... to see if I've got anything that would fit into their collection.

That's the only issue I have :)

I love the idea of Stocksy and I'd be willing to do exclusive images, but while I don't think my images are typical stock, they're not the Stocksy look either.

My hope is that as they grow, they might broaden their "looks" to include a few that I might be a fit for.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 12, 2014, 20:40
BTW, good luck, Martha.

Thanks for that, Sue!

I just started the sign-up process and right away spotted something that may be a roadblock for me. They want to see how active a contributor is on social media. Not really my forte!

Plus, the more I look at their curated collection, the less I think my stuff will appeal to them.

Sounds like two strikes against me. But hey, it may still be worth a try. I'll keep ya'll posted.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 12, 2014, 20:43
I did some searches over there but I found very few travel images.

I don't think they actually work on Stocksy, am I right?

What kind of 'travel images'?  There are lots of images from people traveling all over the world.  Regular walk around pics of local buildings and usual landmarks probably aren't what they want.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on June 13, 2014, 00:01
Thanks for letting us know that we can give it a try now - keeping my fingers crossed for all of us!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: kalevitamm on June 13, 2014, 03:50
You can have content that was previously on other sites as long as it is deleted. You can still sell POD.

Hi,

what is POD or POD sites?

Thanks,

Kalevi
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ethan on June 13, 2014, 03:51
You can have content that was previously on other sites as long as it is deleted. You can still sell POD.

Hi,

what is POD or POD sites?

Thanks,

Kalevi

Print on demand

Or as far as the text generation refer to it "Passed out Drunk"

:)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Nikovsk on June 13, 2014, 03:54
What kind of 'travel images'?  There are lots of images from people traveling all over the world.  Regular walk around pics of local buildings and usual landmarks probably aren't what they want.

Like better than average landscapes of exotic places... some countries I found 0 results.

Also, the technical standards there are higher than SS?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 13, 2014, 04:12
Print on demand

Or as far as the text generation refer to it "Passed out Drunk"

:)

LOL!!!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on June 13, 2014, 06:23
What kind of 'travel images'?  There are lots of images from people traveling all over the world.  Regular walk around pics of local buildings and usual landmarks probably aren't what they want.

Like better than average landscapes of exotic places... some countries I found 0 results.

Also, the technical standards there are higher than SS?

1. So you may have a niche.
Trouble is that you can't see from the site (until you're 'in') what sort of images sell, so impossible to guage if it's worth your while holding your image sets off other sites.

2. Apparently not, but a different aesthetic.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: leaf on June 13, 2014, 06:40
I'd say the technical standards allow a much larger room for play than Shutterstock or iStock or other micros.  Stocksy seems more about capturing an aesthetic or feeling than fulfilling an arbitrary set of technical standards.

example: an image can have noise or be a bit blurry if it contributes to the feel of the image.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Nikovsk on June 13, 2014, 08:11
Thanks for the answers guys.

I just don't think that a buyer would look into Stocksy if searching for pictures of such countries.
If the images were non exclusive I would definitely give it a try.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: gemmy12 on June 13, 2014, 08:34
what should be the minimum size of 25 sample images ? and as it is for evaluation purpose so can one send images which are already on any other site ?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on June 13, 2014, 09:23
what should be the minimum size of 25 sample images ? and as it is for evaluation purpose so can one send images which are already on any other site ?

I'm not sure about the number of sample images but yes, you can submit images for your application that are already on other sites.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: gemmy12 on June 13, 2014, 09:36
Thanks Jen
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on June 13, 2014, 09:38
Bearing in mind your images aren't supposed to look stock-y.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 13, 2014, 09:46
Bearing in mind your images aren't supposed to look stock-y.

Just "stocksy"... whatever that is.  :-\
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 13, 2014, 10:09
Have you read this?  http://www.michaeljayfoto.com/agency-news/stocksy-launches-new-call-to-artist-should-you-apply-as-contributor/ (http://www.michaeljayfoto.com/agency-news/stocksy-launches-new-call-to-artist-should-you-apply-as-contributor/)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Nikovsk on June 13, 2014, 11:19
What about the size requirements? I have plenty of old 4MP images, some might fit over there.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jefftakespics2 on June 13, 2014, 11:34
It's the old story, size doesn't matter! But seriously, there are lots of iPhone photos in the collection, so that will not be one of the main criteria I would assume. More the aesthetic.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on June 13, 2014, 12:28
[url]http://www.michaeljayfoto.com/agency-news/stocksy-launches-new-call-to-artist-should-you-apply-as-contributor/[/url] ([url]http://www.michaeljayfoto.com/agency-news/stocksy-launches-new-call-to-artist-should-you-apply-as-contributor/[/url])


That's a good article. Two things Michael has written especially chime with me:

Quote
Which are the photos that I really loved taking? .... Potentially even that much that you didn’t upload them into your microstock portfolios because you knew they would just sit there, ignored in the masses of images in those libraries.


Quote
They were not produced with the “I shoot this because it will sell” mentality that stock (especially microstock) has put into our minds. It’s the “I really like this, I have to shoot this”.


And I could imagine applying to Stocksy or some other agent within the next few years. But I'm not in a hurry. I'd rather work on producing a coherent body of work which I actually care about first. That matters more to me than money TBH. I've been making small steps recently. It's been great to start again from scratch. Instead of the directionless this-and-that stuff I have done over the past few years. I really kind of lost my way.

I am definitely sitting on better work at the moment. The changes at iStock have made it seem rather pointless uploading content since it never gets seen or used anyhow. It certainly seems increasingly as if microstock in general is going towards being the preserve of factories producing pictures of business teams. As Sue and others have pointed out here previously a huge amount of new work even from very well performing photographers is not being surfaced anymore.

So it's good IMO that Stocksy have made something which isn't a shoe-in. It would be great to hear about other smaller sites doing well too.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: TanyaLittle on June 13, 2014, 15:42
When I submitted my application yesterday, it stated the files must be at least 5.8 MP.. if that helps some.. though wish I would have researched more before submitting.. :/ Excitement got the better of me after waiting for so long for it to open back up!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: luissantos84 on June 13, 2014, 17:50
sorry if this was posted before

http://www.jengrantham.com/2014/06/13/how-to-get-accepted-at-stocksy/ (http://www.jengrantham.com/2014/06/13/how-to-get-accepted-at-stocksy/)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on June 13, 2014, 20:13
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

http://www.stocksy.com/224056 (http://www.stocksy.com/224056)

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mantis on June 13, 2014, 20:59
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I'm not going to comment on this image, but to answer your question, no, I cannot.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 13, 2014, 21:02
Really?  We need to start picking out images you don't like?

Let's not start that in this thread.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: michaeldb on June 13, 2014, 22:49
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])


I think that sentence is two words too long.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on June 13, 2014, 23:48
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I'm Stocksy big fan. I don't get that too. I have seen this style several times. The most memorable one is on latest edition of Fool Magazine, a blurred portrait of a chef, but that's more tasteful done than this photo.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: pixsol on June 14, 2014, 00:12
what should be the minimum size of 25 sample images ? and as it is for evaluation purpose so can one send images which are already on any other site ?

I'm not sure about the number of sample images but yes, you can submit images for your application that are already on other sites.

Just to understand this better. The sample images after review will get approved for sale (like SS) or they are just part of the application to get approved (like iS where the sample images need to get submitted again for getting into sale).
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: gemmy12 on June 14, 2014, 00:28
what should be the minimum size of 25 sample images ? and as it is for evaluation purpose so can one send images which are already on any other site ?

I'm not sure about the number of sample images but yes, you can submit images for your application that are already on other sites.

Just to understand this better. The sample images after review will get approved for sale (like SS) or they are just part of the application to get approved (like iS where the sample images need to get submitted again for getting into sale).

I think it should be just part of application like IS if stocksy has not changed the rule what were there last year, so following some old stocksy threads here, its for application purpose and if you are accepted as stocksy photographer once, you have to submit again so that they can be reviewed before including to the stocksy collection. If its not so then any stocksy member kindly correct me.
And i dont see anything wrong in the image posted in above link, its just that microstock has changed our view and taste for photography. I liked Michael's recent post about stocksy in his blog
When I submitted my application yesterday, it stated the files must be at least 5.8 MP..

Thanks Tanya. Am I reading it right.. at least "5.8" MP ?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Reckless on June 14, 2014, 02:48
I like the idea of Stocksy being difficult to get into. If at some point I make it there as a contributor, it will give me a great sense of accomplishment. I certainly wont disrespect another photographers work because of my own failure. I'll keep trying to better my own skills for the next opportunity.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: shudderstok on June 14, 2014, 03:06
Really?  We need to start picking out images you don't like?

Let's not start that in this thread.

and you have never singled out an image before?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: bunhill on June 14, 2014, 04:21
Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I can explain that image. It’s a contemporary and impressionistic take on the snapshot aesthetic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapshot_aesthetic). It looks like a casual misfire - which is to say that it looks typical.

It would not look out of place in fashion layout or on tumblr. And that fits with how she is dressed, the texting etc. It looks like she is hanging-out, nothing much to do.

(Or change the blue for red and you’ve got something which could almost be a still from “Don’t Look Now”. And maybe it is a bit sinister too.)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: gillian vann on June 14, 2014, 04:26
^agree, although it's not my style either (i'm just way too uptight to shoot a blur like this), this is exactly what Stocksy does well: pushing the boundaries on what is stock, on what is trending. It does that very well. Jen's blog post is excellent, and has reminded me to go back to my own aesethic a little more.

Good luck to those who apply and I look forward to seeing you in the forums over there. It's a very different place. :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: roede-orm on June 14, 2014, 05:23
Good luck to those who apply and I look forward to seeing you in the forums over there. It's a very different place. :)
Sure a different place - but probably not independent and free as here 8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: pixsol on June 14, 2014, 07:12
what should be the minimum size of 25 sample images ? and as it is for evaluation purpose so can one send images which are already on any other site ?

I'm not sure about the number of sample images but yes, you can submit images for your application that are already on other sites.

Just to understand this better. The sample images after review will get approved for sale (like SS) or they are just part of the application to get approved (like iS where the sample images need to get submitted again for getting into sale).

I think it should be just part of application like IS if stocksy has not changed the rule what were there last year, so following some old stocksy threads here, its for application purpose and if you are accepted as stocksy photographer once, you have to submit again so that they can be reviewed before including to the stocksy collection. If its not so then any stocksy member kindly correct me.

Thanks gemmy12 ! Good to know !
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on June 14, 2014, 07:55
Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I can explain that image. It’s a contemporary and impressionistic take on the snapshot aesthetic ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapshot_aesthetic[/url]). It looks like a casual misfire - which is to say that it looks typical.

It would not look out of place in fashion layout or on tumblr. And that fits with how she is dressed, the texting etc. It looks like she is hanging-out, nothing much to do.

(Or change the blue for red and you’ve got something which could almost be a still from “Don’t Look Now”. And maybe it is a bit sinister too.)


I like this explanation.  Here are a couple examples of how blur might be used in design:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/366550857141228276/ (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/366550857141228276/)
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/366550857141234327/ (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/366550857141234327/)
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/366550857141228008/ (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/366550857141228008/)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: cuppacoffee on June 14, 2014, 08:16
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


Article for psychology journal on identity or mood disorders, medical article on eye disorders like the need for cataract surgery, law enforcement power point presentation on witness protection programs, etc. Yes, it would be easy to manipulate any photo of a person in focus but not everyone is a photographer or has the software to do that so it might be a choice for an editorial article.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: klsbear on June 14, 2014, 08:33
Jen, bunhill & cuppacoffee, thanks for the illustrations and commentary on use options. I was wondering too how that type of image would be used and your commentary was enlightening. 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on June 25, 2014, 12:45
I filled out the basic application right away but just uploaded 62 images to Stocksy today - keeping my fingers crossed. I thought I was done and then decided to upload a few more & am so glad I did since even after it gives you that cool cover page and says you've met the minimum requirement, you're not done. When I went back to upload a couple more that didn't transfer into lightroom properly, I got a green banner asking if I was ready to submit. soooooo glad I saw that!

I really like their aesthetic and hope I get a chance to join them. Most blurs land in the trash but on occasion a blur can be a happy accident. Have you looked at the rest of his (quite excellent) portfolio?

Sometimes I worry that shooting stock makes me forget that there's much more to good photography than perfect focus - and there's a need for all kinds of "stock."  I licensed a photo to Smithsonian magazine back in February - it was up on my site but I didn't think of it as stock - and I shoot commercial stuff as well as photojournalism - but to me it was simply a photo I took for the love of it. Well, their photo editor loved it too. My stock portfolio is not very typical, so hoping this could be the right fit for me . .  .
    of course, that means I'm hoping They think my work is the right fit for them! 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Reckless on June 25, 2014, 14:46
If the wait for a reply to your application is overwhelming, you can check by going back to the "call to artist" page and click on the "apply with Stocksy" button. It informed me my application is waiting for review and I would be notified by email after the editors had time to check it.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Tiosabas on June 25, 2014, 15:56
In the application process it asks for social media links. Is this important? I don't really put my images on social media because if I feel I have a good image I will try to license it rather than giving it away for free.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 25, 2014, 16:07
In the application process it asks for social media links. Is this important? I don't really put my images on social media because if I feel I have a good image I will try to license it rather than giving it away for free.

It isn't about seeing what images you are giving away for free (or if you're doing that at all).  Part of the mindset and money saving facets of the co-operative is that you should make an effort to help promote the site through your contacts.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on July 03, 2014, 12:04
Here's an amazing blur on Stocksy i found in the newest photos as I was taking a look today - Love looking through people's portfolios there, the personal feel of many of the images makes them seem more like assignment work.
http://www.stocksy.com/207756 (http://www.stocksy.com/207756)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Valo on July 03, 2014, 15:33
I am in the understanding that Stocksy wants the complete package when onboarding a new photographer. They want to see your progress, they want to see your style, your commitment to help promote the site and of course your images need to be a fit. You are supposed to help out in their forums, and help promote Stocksy through your own social media channels. It seems that shooting specifically for Stocksy is not always successful as they would like to onboard photographers that already shoot in a certain style. I guess there is always room to change your own style but it would a bit of time to fully adapt a new style to get to a point where it looks 'natural' or 'native'.

As I am on the fence which direction to take my own photography, I am contemplating on changing my style and work on becoming a Stocksy photographer. I do appreciate the fact that it might take me till the next round in 2015 to be fully ready to join them as I assume their 2014 slots are being filled rapidly.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Shelma1 on July 03, 2014, 17:02
Perhaps I'll get a lot of minuses for this, but if contributors are expected to help promote the site they should get much more than 50%.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Valo on July 03, 2014, 17:12
As I understand it, they keep the cost of marketing down, so that they can pay 50% on regular sales, 100% on EL sales and share profits at the end of the financial year. Sounds like a fair deal to me. At least it sounds better than 3% (Deposit) 5% (Fotolia) 15% (Istock) 20% (Getty) in my sincere and honest opinion.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: cobalt on July 03, 2014, 17:15
They are getting more than 50%.

They get 100% for all extended licenses and the profits are shared with the artists as well.

stocksy has a very small team. If you don´t want to help promote the cooperative, then maybe it is better to work with a place that pays out less, but does it all for you.

But 500 or more people regularly posting on google+,facebook,writing blog articles about their work or their collegues,pinning their favorite stocksy images to pin interest... and always adding links to stocksy images is really helpful. stocksy of course advertises in magazines etc...but community marketing is a powerful tool.

It also helps to build community interaction, to work together as a team when we promote each others work.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on July 04, 2014, 12:28
Jasmin (cobolt) and Valo are right on the money. +1

Stocksy is a co-op, so their expectation that their photographers help promote the site certainly makes sense. Social media marketing, although it is a very new phenomenon, has already become such an accepted part of our lives. Their expectation that those who are part of the co-op tweet, pin, and share on facebook, G+ and elsewhere seems like a very reasonable requirement.

And given their success in such a short time, it seems to be working.

Personally, I really hope I get in. I'd be happy to blog about it, tweet, like photos, etc.

Yesterday, I watched the stocksy awards and was impressed by the sense of community and the founders' commitment to their fellow photographers. Bruce Livingstone made millions, and now he's using some of that wealth to help the photography community, which is really great. He could just sit back and enjoy his wealth. But instead, he has a stake in this new venture.

Expecting the photographers who get on board to have a stake in it as well, to do more than just upload photos, I think, is a good idea. Being passive members of microstock communities after all, helped bring things to their current state, and fighting back as a community against some of the more egregious things that have happened has made a difference. It has shown that if we photographers want to be treated fairly, we need to do more than just complain. Taking an active role in a fair trade site, helping to support and market it seems like no-brainer. And having hundreds of other like-minded photographers out there promoting the site by tweeting, sharing, etc., getting 50% to 100% of each sale, and getting a percentage of the year-end profits seems like a fair deal to me.

As photographers we need to also be business people if we want to succeed. Successful photographers like Livingstone and Brianna Wettlaufer understand that.

Stocksy is one club I'd really like to join.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: kjorgen on July 04, 2014, 16:19
For those of you that are on Stocksy already - Are you getting any sales?
I'm trying to find out what the fuzz is all about :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on July 04, 2014, 16:22
For those of you that are on Stocksy already - Are you getting any sales?

Yep.  I'm happy.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Tror on July 04, 2014, 16:28
I love stocksy. I did not get accepted nor did I think I would. My style is too different. Very individual and high quality when I do not produce for micro, but not in the paradigm of stocksy. And honestly, I do not want to change my style to be able to get in. I did that with micro and I do not want to bend over my creativity again. It would feel bad. Nough of that. Therefore they are not the answer (to me).

We need competition to stocksy.

Competition which recognizes as broader range of styles, yet differing from the established zero-creativity-microstock style.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jefftakespics2 on July 04, 2014, 16:29
yes doing pretty well
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: OM on July 06, 2014, 18:54
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I'm not going to comment on this image, but to answer your question, no, I cannot.


At least the background is sort of sharp. ;D

As opposed to some of this portfolio on SS:

http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-198979p1.html (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-198979p1.html)

I have to say that I like that port a lot but I've never managed to get any 'defocussed' stuff past the SS reviewers.....and I have tried.  8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on July 07, 2014, 13:02
For those of you that are on Stocksy already - Are you getting any sales?
I'm trying to find out what the fuzz is all about :)

Yes. Consistently some. With an upwards trend.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: BoBoBolinski on July 10, 2014, 01:46
It's about time they introduced vectors.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mantis on July 10, 2014, 05:39
It's about time they introduced vectors.

And subscriptions
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Monty-m-gue on July 10, 2014, 06:19
It's about time they introduced vectors.

And subscriptions

Ha ha ha ha
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: catklein on July 11, 2014, 14:33
Getting pretty much daily sales on Stocksy.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: BoBoBolinski on July 12, 2014, 06:47
Is (almost) a sale a day something to celebrate?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: MxR on July 12, 2014, 07:53
I know people in stocksy who earn 2 o 3 times more here than shutterstock.

Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: topol on July 12, 2014, 08:19
Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I can explain that image. It’s a contemporary and impressionistic take on the snapshot aesthetic ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapshot_aesthetic[/url]). It looks like a casual misfire - which is to say that it looks typical.

It would not look out of place in fashion layout or on tumblr. And that fits with how she is dressed, the texting etc. It looks like she is hanging-out, nothing much to do.

(Or change the blue for red and you’ve got something which could almost be a still from “Don’t Look Now”. And maybe it is a bit sinister too.)


I can explain anything, stealing food from little children, urinating in public, whatever you want, it doesn't mean for moment that it should be appreciated/accepted :) ... and if a stock image needs 'explanation' it's already a failure anyway.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Shelma1 on July 12, 2014, 09:13
Or maybe people interpret images differently.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Chelsea Victoria on August 04, 2014, 11:52
Hello all!  New person coming through.

Does anyone know if stocksy is checking our portfolio links and social media in addition to the portfolio that we are submitting to them?  The reason I ask is because it's been about 2 months since I applied and it's been a busy two months! My portfolio has grown a lot.  It's bothering me that so many photos that I would love to include didn't make the cut!

The longer I wait the more nervous I get about my application!
http://www.chelseavictoriaphoto.com/stocksyportfolio (http://www.chelseavictoriaphoto.com/stocksyportfolio)

Thank you!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: etudiante_rapide on August 04, 2014, 12:02
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I'm not going to comment on this image, but to answer your question, no, I cannot.


At least the background is sort of sharp. ;D

As opposed to some of this portfolio on SS:

[url]http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-198979p1.html[/url] ([url]http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-198979p1.html[/url])

I have to say that I like that port a lot but I've never managed to get any 'defocussed' stuff past the SS reviewers.....and I have tried.  8)


it's like the anecdote, a violinist asked a stranger, ..."how do i get to Carnegie Hall ?"(Albert Hall if u're telling this in king's cross or there across the pond)... to which the stranger who happens to be a maestro replied, ..." practice, my son, with lots and lots of practice!"  ;)

plus of course, a re-submit to SS to tell Scott,
defocussing is a technique, dude  !!!
I deliberately shot it this way !
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Ubermansch on September 25, 2014, 12:22
Nah...no sales, no acceptance, no money, no cash, just gotta find my wallet now, it feels missing.

who are they again??
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Red On on September 26, 2014, 04:53
Here's an image on Stocksy that really blows my mind.

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/224056[/url])

Can anybody explain the appeal of an image like that?


I'm not going to comment on this image, but to answer your question, no, I cannot.


At least the background is sort of sharp. ;D

As opposed to some of this portfolio on SS:

[url]http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-198979p1.html[/url] ([url]http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-198979p1.html[/url])

I have to say that I like that port a lot but I've never managed to get any 'defocussed' stuff past the SS reviewers.....and I have tried.  8)


it's like the anecdote, a violinist asked a stranger, ..."how do i get to Carnegie Hall ?"(Albert Hall if u're telling this in king's cross or there across the pond)... to which the stranger who happens to be a maestro replied, ..." practice, my son, with lots and lots of practice!"  ;)

plus of course, a re-submit to SS to tell Scott,
defocussing is a technique, dude  !!!
I deliberately shot it this way !


To be a stock photographer you have to reqch a minimim skill in graphic, pagination, advertising and so on. The image that you propose (http://www.stocksy.com/224056 (http://www.stocksy.com/224056)) is perfect if you have to write on the face and on the body.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Deyan Georgiev Photography on September 30, 2014, 00:52
Last chance only today for this year!!! ;)

(http://static.squarespace.com/static/53a216a4e4b017961ee40408/t/54234ecde4b04e698dfea823/1411600078541/joinstocksyunited?format=750w)
http://blog.stocksy.com/blog/2014/9/23/last-chance-call-to-artists (http://blog.stocksy.com/blog/2014/9/23/last-chance-call-to-artists)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: fritz on September 30, 2014, 18:42
I know people in stocksy who earn 2 o 3 times more here than shutterstock.
... and I know folks that earn 10x more on IS than Stocksy???
PS: I'm not Istock admirer!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Deyan Georgiev Photography on October 01, 2014, 01:44
I know people in stocksy who earn 2 o 3 times more here than shutterstock.
... and I know folks that earn 10x more on IS than Stocksy???
PS: I'm not Istock admirer!

Could be correct to compare portfolios not people who earn money, and to compare image by image and sell by sell then to see the true :)

But to me the real question now is what kind of photography would like to do. I'm trying to curate my shots before shooting on the way they to be like Stocksy curated.
In the next years will come a huge Stocksy success and want to be there when it happens, also I want to be there on the way of this success :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on October 01, 2014, 06:53
Could be correct to compare portfolios not people who earn money, and to compare image by image and sell by sell then to see the true :)

But to me the real question now is what kind of photography would like to do. I'm trying to curate my shots before shooting on the way they to be like Stocksy curated.
In the next years will come a huge Stocksy success and want to be there when it happens, also I want to be there on the way of this success :)

Yep, it's not about "who earns where what amount". In September, I have earned more royalties on Stocksy than on iStock (even considering the PP still coming). But less than on Shutterstock. But I have ten times more images (even more) on Shutterstock than on Stocksy. But none of the images I submitted to Shutterstock would have made it to Stocksy. And probably all images I have on Stocksy would not sell very well in the microstock agencies.

So... in the end it's the best to have as many different channels as possible to give most of your images the chance to find the right buyer at the right price. Not an "either here or there" or "this is better than that" thing.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: hjalmeida on October 01, 2014, 09:12
Could be correct to compare portfolios not people who earn money, and to compare image by image and sell by sell then to see the true :)

But to me the real question now is what kind of photography would like to do. I'm trying to curate my shots before shooting on the way they to be like Stocksy curated.
In the next years will come a huge Stocksy success and want to be there when it happens, also I want to be there on the way of this success :)

Yep, it's not about "who earns where what amount". In September, I have earned more royalties on Stocksy than on iStock (even considering the PP still coming). But less than on Shutterstock. But I have ten times more images (even more) on Shutterstock than on Stocksy. But none of the images I submitted to Shutterstock would have made it to Stocksy. And probably all images I have on Stocksy would not sell very well in the microstock agencies.

So... in the end it's the best to have as many different channels as possible to give most of your images the chance to find the right buyer at the right price. Not an "either here or there" or "this is better than that" thing.

True!
Just need that they believe in my work ;-)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on October 08, 2014, 18:02
I'm most likely missing something here, so forgive me... (newbie coming through!) but why are there only 576 Contributors listed in Stocksy's Artist Directory (as of 8th Oct 2014) ?

Now that submissions are closed, I've pretty much given up any hope of hearing a positive response regarding my 2014 application. However as they stated "there are only a few spots left!" (on 24th Sept), I would have thought that the directory would show closer to 1000 members rather than 576.

Don't get me wrong, I love what they're doing, and will try again once the submission process re-opens in 2015.

Just curious.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on October 08, 2014, 18:13
I believe that page is manually updated, so it may be behind.

They're still working through the applicants afaik. 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on October 08, 2014, 18:25
I believe that page is manually updated, so it may be behind.

They're still working through the applicants afaik.

Respect!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: hjalmeida on October 09, 2014, 04:11
Now that submissions are closed, I've pretty much given up any hope of hearing a positive response regarding my 2014 application.

You are rigth, not receiving a positive response until now is not a good sign.

I am tired of microstock and Getty, maybe one day Stocksy will be the agency that I am proud off.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stocked on October 10, 2014, 01:47
Hello all!  New person coming through.

Does anyone know if stocksy is checking our portfolio links and social media in addition to the portfolio that we are submitting to them?  The reason I ask is because it's been about 2 months since I applied and it's been a busy two months! My portfolio has grown a lot.  It's bothering me that so many photos that I would love to include didn't make the cut!

The longer I wait the more nervous I get about my application!
[url]http://www.chelseavictoriaphoto.com/stocksyportfolio[/url] ([url]http://www.chelseavictoriaphoto.com/stocksyportfolio[/url])

Thank you!

Congrats Chelsea I have seen some of your pictures from the application in the Stocksy stream so you made it! Well deserved! :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Bhalalhaika on October 21, 2014, 16:41
Just submitted my application and I am now quite anxious to know how it will end. I firstly sent in when they opened about 4 months ago but I have now added more shots from this summer..

Anyone knows how they are getting along with the queue? If I face a full new 4 months I am gonna get really bored..

And how is earnings in Stocksy? Any ideas on that? Do they sell alot? Is the grass greener on the other side?

Cheers!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: hjalmeida on October 22, 2014, 03:16
Can we still submit? I think the application to stocksy is closed.

As for the "waiting", happen to me also. I think is not good news ... but we will see.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jefftakespics2 on October 22, 2014, 08:50
Many applicants and a small, very thorough and dedicated staff of editors. There was a huge backlog and I'm sure they are still making there way through the applications.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: JodieJohnson on October 22, 2014, 14:58
Thanks Jeff. I hope so! :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on October 22, 2014, 17:27
^

Hey Jodie, I love your portfolio on flickr, really nice work!! I hope you get accepted by Stocksy soon.

Best wishes
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: JodieJohnson on October 22, 2014, 17:34
^

Hey Jodie, I love your portfolio on flickr, really nice work!! I hope you get accepted by Stocksy soon.

Best wishes

Wow, thanks so much for the positive feedback Joshwood. So do I!!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: JodieJohnson on October 23, 2014, 00:46
I wish you were on the evaluation team at Stocksy Josh!

Unfortunately I just received the bad news. Didn't get accepted this time.  :(
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Ariene on October 23, 2014, 01:18
Jodie, your images are just great! I don't understand why they don't want your work  :o
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Bhalalhaika on October 23, 2014, 01:31
Sad to hear Jodie.. New chances next year.. thats my plan I guess..
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on October 23, 2014, 02:13
I wish you were on the evaluation team at Stocksy Josh!

Unfortunately I just received the bad news. Didn't get accepted this time.  :(

So sorry to hear that, the images on your portfolio are easily as good as a many they have, imho. The only thing I can think is that they perhaps felt that your subject matter was already being covered by other photographers in this or the previous round of entries. Stocksy is committed to sustainability for it's contributors.

Don't be discouraged, you have a great eye for creating wonderful images which have feeling. One thing's for sure, there's no way I'm in, if the likes of you are getting rejected.

You definitely should apply again next year. Hopefully they gave you some critique which will be of use.

Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: hjalmeida on October 23, 2014, 03:01
Also decline. At this time I was expecting that.

So sad I still have to look at Getty as my first agencie.

Well ... one year to build a new portfolio and apply again.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: cobalt on October 23, 2014, 03:04
Sorry to hear that Jodie. You have a very beautiful portfolio.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Bhalalhaika on October 23, 2014, 03:05
Yeah! I wish they give some reason and some pointers when they reject. Is there any public statements or more informal information about what they are looking for in applicants. I know they are looking for uniqe shots and I can see the coloring they fancy from the site, but is there any  more precise elaboration on this? Cheers?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: JodieJohnson on October 23, 2014, 04:02
Thanks everyone for your kind words. A few wines and the best of eddie Vedder and I'm feeling ok. Tomorrow is a new day. Time to refocus (pun intended) :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on October 23, 2014, 11:07
I'm sorry Jodie and hjalmedia!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mark Windom Photography on October 23, 2014, 15:07
I'm sorry Jodie and hjalmedia!

I didn't get in the first time I tried....keep at it.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Lightrecorder on October 23, 2014, 15:58
I get it you can feel disappointed but you didnt break up with the love of your life, people.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jefftakespics2 on October 23, 2014, 16:10
Sorry to hear, but worth trying again.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on October 23, 2014, 16:34
I get it you can feel disappointed but you didnt break up with the love of your life, people.

Funnily enough, even before you wrote this, I was thinking:
Skeeter Davis - Gonna get along without you now (HQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRclcywfu-4#ws)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: hjalmeida on October 24, 2014, 03:33
I'm sorry Jodie and hjalmedia!

I didn't get in the first time I tried....keep at it.

I will prepare myself for next year ... until then Stocksy is loosing my best work :P
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Deyan Georgiev Photography on October 24, 2014, 05:14
I'm sorry Jodie and hjalmedia!

I didn't get in the first time I tried....keep at it.

I will prepare myself for next year ... until then Stocksy is loosing my best work :P

Our best work is not obligatory the best for Stocksy, I mean they look forward not just for good sellable and well done job, but something new and original :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: hjalmeida on October 24, 2014, 05:52
I'm sorry Jodie and hjalmedia!

I didn't get in the first time I tried....keep at it.

I will prepare myself for next year ... until then Stocksy is loosing my best work :P

Our best work is not obligatory the best for Stocksy, I mean they look forward not just for good sellable and well done job, but something new and original :)

Thats my best work ;-)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Bhalalhaika on October 28, 2014, 04:13
Hello!

Anyone heard something from Stocksy? Are we still many waiting reply?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on October 28, 2014, 04:24
I'm still waiting, although I didn't apply until late August.

Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: mojaric on October 28, 2014, 09:05
still waiting...applied in mid june...i think i will be waiting when next "call for arstist" will open  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Dr Bouz on October 28, 2014, 13:20
Our best work is not obligatory the best for Stocksy, I mean they look forward not just for good sellable and well done job, but something new and original :)

 it was a joke, right?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Deyan Georgiev Photography on October 28, 2014, 14:27
Our best work is not obligatory the best for Stocksy, I mean they look forward not just for good sellable and well done job, but something new and original :)

 it was a joke, right?

Not a joke! New, original, new points of view, something unusual which to surprise you; unexpected compositions and all this to be authentic ...But this is just my opinion.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: fritz on October 28, 2014, 18:56
I did some search for "concept" and found "plenty" of fresh and original conceptual files (from early 70's)

http://www.stocksy.com/search?src=head&text=concept (http://www.stocksy.com/search?src=head&text=concept)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 28, 2014, 19:38
I did some search for "concept" and found "plenty" of fresh and original conceptual files (from early 70's)

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/search?src=head&text=concept[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/search?src=head&text=concept[/url])

Thanks for sharing that selection of "concept" images. As a wildlife photographer, I continue looking for the (very few) wildlife images available on Stocksy.

The selection you provided includes this "portrait of a young deer stag": http://www.stocksy.com/392103 (http://www.stocksy.com/392103)

The keywords attached to this image are:
Quote
animal, antler, autumn, brown, buck, cervus elaphus, coat, color, colorful, concept, deer, doe, domination, fall, fawn, female, fight, fighting, foliage, forest, fur, herd, horn, jousting, male, mammal, natural, nature, power, red deer, ruminant, rut, season, seasonal, show, spots, stag, vivid, wild, wildlife

I find both this image and its keywords spectacularly underwhelming. The single passive-looking deer in the monochromatic (brown) image is standing in front of a brick-and-concrete structure with a pipe running vertically in front of it. It appears to be a zoo image (which I never shoot). The only "concept" I can see it illustrating would be captivity.

Nowhere in the keywords do we find a reference to any human-built structure or zoo. Instead, we have colorful, doe, domination, fawn, female, fight, fighting, foliage, forest, herd, jousting and vivid, none of which bears any relationship to this image.

Maybe I'm just a hopeless realist and don't get the creative, innovative Stocksy "approach", but I don't find anything impressive about this image or its keywords.

Perhaps somebody can explain it to me.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on October 28, 2014, 19:49
It's not necessarily a zoo, deer can come into towns and gardens, so it might have been shot in someone's backyard.
Stocksy say they want images unlike what you find in micros, so ... this is it!
But for sure, the keywording is too often inexplicable. It's a shame they don't seem to be interested in being better than the micros in that regard.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 28, 2014, 19:56
It's not necessarily a zoo, deer can come into towns and gardens, so it might have been shot in someone's backyard.

Then the title should say "young stag deer in someone's backyard", and the keywords should include urban and backyard, not forest, foliage, herd, jousting, etc.

Maybe the concept is "urban grunge"?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on October 28, 2014, 19:58
Perhaps somebody can explain it to me.

A _lot_ of the contributors are both new to stock and keywording, and don't have English as a first language.  One of the things we are working on is having a staffer who can assist these folks.  There's other initiatives coming as well to help with searching as well.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 28, 2014, 20:05
Perhaps somebody can explain it to me.

A _lot_ of the contributors are both new to stock and keywording, and don't have English as a first language.  One of the things we are working on is having a staffer who can assist these folks.  There's other initiatives coming as well to help with searching as well.

Not to pick a fight, Sean, but... even a rookie photographer with absolutely no English at all, relying strictly on a dictionary, wouldn't think of looking up the words forest, foliage, joust, doe, herd, etc, to associate with this image.

I'm glad to know you guys at Stocksy are "on it," because to me an example like this just looks sloppy.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on October 29, 2014, 09:21
I did some search for "concept" and found "plenty" of fresh and original conceptual files (from early 70's)

[url]http://www.stocksy.com/search?src=head&text=concept[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/search?src=head&text=concept[/url])

Thanks for sharing that selection of "concept" images. As a wildlife photographer, I continue looking for the (very few) wildlife images available on Stocksy.

[...]

Maybe I'm just a hopeless realist and don't get the creative, innovative Stocksy "approach", but I don't find anything impressive about this image or its keywords.

Perhaps somebody can explain it to me.


We can all go on Stocksy and find examples of individual images we don't like or that we don't think belong in the collection, but I think that's missing the big picture. 

If you're looking for wildlife, check out Paul Tessier - http://www.stocksy.com/PaulTessier, (http://www.stocksy.com/PaulTessier,) Shane Gross - http://www.stocksy.com/ShaneGross, (http://www.stocksy.com/ShaneGross,) Alan Shapiro - http://www.stocksy.com/alanshapiro, (http://www.stocksy.com/alanshapiro,) Jonatan Hedberg - http://www.stocksy.com/formatura, (http://www.stocksy.com/formatura,) Marilar Irastorza - http://www.stocksy.com/irastorza, (http://www.stocksy.com/irastorza,) Peter Wey - http://www.stocksy.com/peterwey, (http://www.stocksy.com/peterwey,) Anthony Asael - http://www.stocksy.com/anthonyasael, (http://www.stocksy.com/anthonyasael,) Yasir Nisar - http://www.stocksy.com/maxloxton, (http://www.stocksy.com/maxloxton,) Brandon Alms - http://www.stocksy.com/macropixel, (http://www.stocksy.com/macropixel,) just to name a few.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on October 29, 2014, 09:51
If you're looking for wildlife, check out Paul Tessier - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/PaulTessier,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/PaulTessier,[/url]) Shane Gross - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/ShaneGross,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/ShaneGross,[/url]) Alan Shapiro - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/alanshapiro,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/alanshapiro,[/url]) Jonatan Hedberg - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/formatura,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/formatura,[/url]) Marilar Irastorza - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/irastorza,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/irastorza,[/url]) Peter Wey - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/peterwey,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/peterwey,[/url]) Anthony Asael - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/anthonyasael,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/anthonyasael,[/url]) Yasir Nisar - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/maxloxton,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/maxloxton,[/url]) Brandon Alms - [url]http://www.stocksy.com/macropixel,[/url] ([url]http://www.stocksy.com/macropixel,[/url]) just to name a few.


I tried to edit that about 10 times to fix the URLs but it wouldn't let me, so here they are in a list.

http://www.stocksy.com/PaulTessier (http://www.stocksy.com/PaulTessier)
http://www.stocksy.com/ShaneGross (http://www.stocksy.com/ShaneGross)
http://www.stocksy.com/alanshapiro (http://www.stocksy.com/alanshapiro)
http://www.stocksy.com/formatura (http://www.stocksy.com/formatura)
http://www.stocksy.com/irastorza (http://www.stocksy.com/irastorza)
http://www.stocksy.com/peterwey (http://www.stocksy.com/peterwey)
http://www.stocksy.com/anthonyasael (http://www.stocksy.com/anthonyasael)
http://www.stocksy.com/maxloxton (http://www.stocksy.com/maxloxton)
http://www.stocksy.com/macropixel (http://www.stocksy.com/macropixel)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 30, 2014, 17:12
I tried to edit that about 10 times to fix the URLs but it wouldn't let me, so here they are in a list.

Thank you, Jen, for providing that list of wildlife portfolios on Stocksy. I had seen a few of them before but hadn't spotted them all. It's good to know that some wildlife specialists are finding a home there.

Even though I haven't applied to Stocksy, I've been following the discussion here with interest, trying to decide if my work might fit. Looking at those portfolios you provided, I really don't see much difference between the wildlife images (mine and others) in SS and those in Stocksy. So maybe it's worth my taking a crack at it next year.

That said… I am genuinely bugged by the inaccuracy I find in some of the titles and keywords. It often seems a non-wildlife-specialist got a shot of a critter and uploaded it without knowing what it was. For example, one image identified as a "White Pelican" is beautiful, but the subject is not a White Pelican. In other cases, there's barely even generic identification, and maybe that's better than misidentifying a species. I'm not saying that SS or DT or IS don't have errors too, but since Stocksy is positioning itself as something special, it seems fair to expect more accuracy.


PS: I'm late in thanking you, because yesterday and today I've focused on processing images of rare Black-tailed Prairie Dogs made a few days ago in Texas. I started uploading them to my site this afternoon. My wildlife photography is always done in natural habitats and "sweet" light. Being out in nature with the critters I shoot makes my images authentic and personally meaningful to me.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on October 30, 2014, 18:56
Thank you, Jen, for providing that list of wildlife portfolios on Stocksy. I had seen a few of them before but hadn't spotted them all. It's good to know that some wildlife specialists are finding a home there.

You're welcome!  And if you don't see something in the collection, it's all the more reason to apply and be the first to supply it! :)

That said… I am genuinely bugged by the inaccuracy I find in some of the titles and keywords. It often seems a non-wildlife-specialist got a shot of a critter and uploaded it without knowing what it was. For example, one image identified as a "White Pelican" is beautiful, but the subject is not a White Pelican. In other cases, there's barely even generic identification, and maybe that's better than misidentifying a species. I'm not saying that SS or DT or IS don't have errors too, but since Stocksy is positioning itself as something special, it seems fair to expect more accuracy.

Yeah... there are some keywording/description issues for sure.  Keep in mind though, it's still a startup with a really small team and there are only so many things they can focus on at once.  I'm sure the team will eventually expand to include a keywording expert, because yes, it's important that buyers can find images and that they aren't turned off by inaccurate search results.  The great thing about the co-op is we're able to propose solutions to problems like this and vote to have them seen through. 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on October 30, 2014, 19:11
Do you happen to know if they're still going through the 'call to artists' applications?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mark Windom Photography on October 30, 2014, 20:25
Do you happen to know if they're still going through the 'call to artists' applications?

I believe they're still at it....there was a large backlog just prior to closing down this year's application process.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 30, 2014, 21:59
Thank you, Jen, for providing that list of wildlife portfolios on Stocksy. I had seen a few of them before but hadn't spotted them all. It's good to know that some wildlife specialists are finding a home there.

You're welcome!  And if you don't see something in the collection, it's all the more reason to apply and be the first to supply it! :)

I believe I can do that, Jen, and I think I shall! 8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 30, 2014, 23:35
To Jen, Sean, Mark (or anybody else who knows),

I have a few questions about Stocksy's policy on exclusivity, and please forgive me if I've missed seeing these answered elsewhere. 

Would I need to hold back my best new "Stocksy quality" images and not put them up on any other sites, including my own, in order to submit them to Stocksy next year?

Or is it possible to offer them on other sites in the coming months with the understanding that I'll remove them if/when my images get accepted in the second half of 2015?

Does Stocksy care how many sales a given image might have had elsewhere, or where it might have been published, before it was submitted for consideration?

The basic question boils down to this: Is it worth keeping my best new work back from selling for a year on the (rare?) chance that I might get a favorable response from Stocksy a year from now?

These are important factors to consider in deciding whether or not to submit to Stocksy, and I will be grateful for your input.

Martha


PS, I also have a nice batch of highly-manipulated bird images (my own pix) that I call "Avian Impressions". As prints, they sell like hotcakes at local Santa Fe art festivals and flea markets, but I've never tried selling them digitally. Given that Stocksy features alternative styles that the micro agencies would never take, is it possible that such manipulated bird images could be considered?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on October 31, 2014, 02:57
Hi Martha,

I think you should not hold back. We all know it could take really long time to get accepted by Stocksy. You can remove them from other sites once you are accepted. Meanwhile, please allow your images to make money for you. :). Also, I don't think they care about image history since it's RF.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on October 31, 2014, 05:27
Would I need to hold back my best new "Stocksy quality" images and not put them up on any other sites, including my own, in order to submit them to Stocksy next year?

Or is it possible to offer them on other sites in the coming months with the understanding that I'll remove them if/when my images get accepted in the second half of 2015?

Does Stocksy care how many sales a given image might have had elsewhere, or where it might have been published, before it was submitted for consideration?

No, yes and no.  There are lots of people with existing portfolios who move work over when accepted.  Once accepted, you can ask the editors if a series will be considered (style-wise, content-wise, etc.) before going to the trouble of removing it.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 31, 2014, 09:15
Hi Martha,

I think you should not hold back. We all know it could take really long time to get accepted by Stocksy. You can remove them from other sites once you are accepted. Meanwhile, please allow your images to make money for you. :). Also, I don't think they care about image history since it's RF.
Thanks for that encouragement. Applying next time it's open sounds like the thing to do!

Meanwhile, I can start assembling a batch for submission. Obviously, that will take some time and thought. A good project for the dark winter months.  :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: marthamarks on October 31, 2014, 09:17
Would I need to hold back my best new "Stocksy quality" images and not put them up on any other sites, including my own, in order to submit them to Stocksy next year?

Or is it possible to offer them on other sites in the coming months with the understanding that I'll remove them if/when my images get accepted in the second half of 2015?

Does Stocksy care how many sales a given image might have had elsewhere, or where it might have been published, before it was submitted for consideration?

No, yes and no.  There are lots of people with existing portfolios who move work over when accepted.  Once accepted, you can ask the editors if a series will be considered (style-wise, content-wise, etc.) before going to the trouble of removing it.

That's very helpful information, Sean. The overall approach seems logical, too.

I really do appreciate your guidance!

Martha
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on November 01, 2014, 08:16
I'm sure the team will eventually expand to include a keywording expert, because yes, it's important that buyers can find images and that they aren't turned off by inaccurate search results.  The great thing about the co-op is we're able to propose solutions to problems like this and vote to have them seen through.
Good luck to them finding 'a' keywording expert whose expertise extends to all subject areas.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on November 01, 2014, 13:37
Good luck to them finding 'a' keywording expert whose expertise extends to all subject areas.

Luckily, it's not a requirement to cater your pet peeves. The results have to be good enough for buyers only to find what they need and that's far easier to achieve. Otherwise all agencies would be bankrupt already.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on November 01, 2014, 15:41
I'm sure the team will eventually expand to include a keywording expert, because yes, it's important that buyers can find images and that they aren't turned off by inaccurate search results.  The great thing about the co-op is we're able to propose solutions to problems like this and vote to have them seen through.
Good luck to them finding 'a' keywording expert whose expertise extends to all subject areas.

This seems really nitpicky, Sue.  Forgive me for not typing "keywording experts in different subject matters."  I don't think that really changes the point of my comment.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on November 01, 2014, 16:00
Good luck to them finding 'a' keywording expert whose expertise extends to all subject areas.
Luckily, it's not a requirement to cater your pet peeves.
Luckily, Stocksy has no need at all to cater to me. I'm not an image buyer.

However, if their attititude to potential buyers is that poor keywording is unimportant, they're as bad as iS. It's a slippery slope.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Mark Windom Photography on November 01, 2014, 19:12
Good luck to them finding 'a' keywording expert whose expertise extends to all subject areas.
Luckily, it's not a requirement to cater your pet peeves.
Luckily, Stocksy has no need at all to cater to me. I'm not an image buyer.

However, if their attititude to potential buyers is that poor keywording is unimportant, they're as bad as iS. It's a slippery slope.

Not sure where you're getting the idea that Stocky's 'attitude to potential buyers is that poor keywording is unimportant'.  Every agency's keywording can be improved, Stocksy is looking to do something about it.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: ShadySue on November 01, 2014, 19:17
Good luck to them finding 'a' keywording expert whose expertise extends to all subject areas.
Luckily, it's not a requirement to cater your pet peeves.
Luckily, Stocksy has no need at all to cater to me. I'm not an image buyer.

However, if their attititude to potential buyers is that poor keywording is unimportant, they're as bad as iS. It's a slippery slope.

Not sure where you're getting the idea that Stocky's 'attitude to potential buyers is that poor keywording is unimportant'.  Every agency's keywording can be improved, Stocksy is looking to do something about it.
I know nothing about Stocksy's policies - you'll notice I said "if" - and was merely replying to Michael's comment.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on November 02, 2014, 06:34
However, if their attititude to potential buyers is that poor keywording is unimportant, they're as bad as iS.

Considering that your keyword whining goes back to the phase when iStock grew from 50 to 300 million in revenues, I'd say listening to what you consider important is not actually helping a business. Maybe you could take your personal issues to sites/agencies you actually participate in. Or try to match the number of images with the number of posts. Everyone would win.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Joshwood on November 06, 2014, 18:07
Is anyone still waiting to find out the result of their 2014 Stocksy 'Call to Artists' application?

Or am I still patiently waiting... alone?  :)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: sketchyt on November 06, 2014, 20:17
I'm there with you! I  put my application in on July 13th so next week will hit the 4 month mark for me.

If I don't get in, I'm not going through this again the next time around. I just made the featured photographer list on Aurora and my images regularly sell on Offset. I have a very large portfolio of images I shot this summer waiting to go somewhere. I just haven't decided where I want to put them........
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Monty-m-gue on November 07, 2014, 06:57
I'm there with you! I  put my application in on July 13th so next week will hit the 4 month mark for me.

If I don't get in, I'm not going through this again the next time around. I just made the featured photographer list on Aurora and my images regularly sell on Offset. I have a very large portfolio of images I shot this summer waiting to go somewhere. I just haven't decided where I want to put them........

Could you tell us a little more about your experience with OFFSET? I was accepted a while ago but haven't had time to produce any work for them - coupled to the fact that I don't know anyone who has been accepted and is doing well there. Any information would be gratefully received.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stockuser on November 07, 2014, 09:11
I just made the featured photographer list on Aurora and my images regularly sell on Offset.
Congrats to be featured photographer at Aurora, regular sales with a portfolio of just twenty images is an incredible result. Your sport-images are great I think the reason you didn't heard back from Stocksy so far is that though your images are wonderful they have already a lot of photographers shooting your style and subjects if understand it right they are looking to expand in other areas while keeping their general style.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: sketchyt on November 07, 2014, 12:54
20 images? I'm at 300 and growing.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stockuser on November 07, 2014, 13:18
20 images? I'm at 300 and growing.
That is great too just not that impressive. Under your photographer name I can only see 20 and under Aurora I see 4009.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: wordplanet on November 07, 2014, 13:41
Just have to say how impressed I am at Stocksy's organization and quick response. Since I'm finally starting to get a little better after 6 weeks of vertigo, I decided to try to apply again and figure out what they meant when they rejected my work but said "we'd be happy to look at your portfolio again in a few months." Well, it meant I could have re-applied in 3 months if their Call to Artists was still open - it's not, which is disappointing, but they answered my question within hours of my asking, and were very nice about the whole thing.

I like their style and will try again next October. I was accepted by Spaces over the summer and plan to concentrate on shooting interiors for them now that it's turning colder here in the US which I"m very excited about. Had fun with lens flare and the washed out vintage look I was working on for Stocksy (after they rejected my first application early on) so hoping I'll have a better shot next year there. Hopefully that look will still be in - I'm guessing it'll last a couple of years. Congrats to all of you who made the cut this time! They said the response to the recent Call to Artists was much greater than anticipated so if you're still waiting I'd be optimistic that you're certainly in the running! Kudos to all of you!

Congrats Sketchyt - How do you apply to Offset or is it still "Invitation Only?"
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Kokkoros on January 28, 2015, 12:47

Does Stocksy accept iStock / Getty model releases?

Thanks, Mark
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: onepointfour on January 28, 2015, 22:09

Does Stocksy accept iStock / Getty model releases?

Thanks, Mark

Yup, they do. I submitted my Getty model releases.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist - 2015?
Post by: wordplanet on June 09, 2015, 14:55
Rather than start a new thread, I was just wondering if anyone knew when the Stocksy Call to Artists was due to open again? The site says that they are not currently accepting applications but that it will open again in June 2015 so wondering if anyone know when?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist - 2015?
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on June 10, 2015, 01:06
Rather than start a new thread, I was just wondering if anyone knew when the Stocksy Call to Artists was due to open again? The site says that they are not currently accepting applications but that it will open again in June 2015 so wondering if anyone know when?

Thanks!

I didn't hear a fixed date yet, and frankly, I don't expect anyone to hear that date until it arrives. Stocksy is still running on a small team, so they always have to prioritize things in the way it suits them best.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist - 2015?
Post by: wordplanet on June 14, 2015, 22:01
Rather than start a new thread, I was just wondering if anyone knew when the Stocksy Call to Artists was due to open again? The site says that they are not currently accepting applications but that it will open again in June 2015 so wondering if anyone know when?

Thanks!

I didn't hear a fixed date yet, and frankly, I don't expect anyone to hear that date until it arrives. Stocksy is still running on a small team, so they always have to prioritize things in the way it suits them best.

Thanks so much Michael. I'll just keep checking the site periodically. Love your portfolio there.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on July 06, 2015, 07:26
https://www.facebook.com/stocksyunited/photos/a.429871577097029.1073741826.281047658646089/840792466004936/?type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/stocksyunited/photos/a.429871577097029.1073741826.281047658646089/840792466004936/?type=1&theater)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: StockLite on July 28, 2015, 06:49
Stocksy call to artists is open: https://www.stocksy.com/contributor/ (https://www.stocksy.com/contributor/)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: etudiante_rapide on July 28, 2015, 08:50
sean should know, ask him 8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: stryjek on January 09, 2016, 14:56
hi! How is the site working at the moment ? does it make any sense to upload
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: mlwp on January 09, 2016, 16:31
hi! How is the site working at the moment ? does it make any sense to upload

Things are going great.  You need to apply and get accepted before you can upload....worth a try.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: KerinF on February 21, 2016, 00:54
Love Stocksy, but find it odd that they haven't updated the categories on their home page since around Christmas by the looks of it.  Would have thought categories would now be more focussed on Easter, spring, etc.  Minor point, but just looks a bit strange for an agency that prides itself on being on trend / ahead of the curve to fall behind in updating home page
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: goober on February 21, 2016, 23:32
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on February 23, 2016, 12:17
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?
Someone makes this speculation every few months.  Let's put it to rest, shall we?  Stocksy is a co-op.  This is not a thing that will or even could happen. 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: etudiante_rapide on February 23, 2016, 13:47
Love Stocksy, but find it odd that they haven't updated the categories on their home page since around Christmas by the looks of it.  Would have thought categories would now be more focussed on Easter, spring, etc.  Minor point, but just looks a bit strange for an agency that prides itself on being on trend / ahead of the curve to fall behind in updating home page

LOL, perharps growing pains. normal for newly startups, to go like a bullet maiden voyage then slow down once the novelty sets it. much like a new car or a new toy or like you say a new trend.
only hope it is not another canva. but after veer,....(enter your once fave bet )... many are not kin no more with the nkotb
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: goober on February 23, 2016, 20:27
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?
Someone makes this speculation every few months.  Let's put it to rest, shall we?  Stocksy is a co-op.  This is not a thing that will or even could happen.
Time to wake up. I like many other people wonder if Bruce had stayed at the helm of istock, would we have been better off. Stock has been my full-time job for 10 years so it kind of matters when, after everyone else has taken a percentage on the way through, it puts food on the table.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on February 24, 2016, 13:28
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?
Someone makes this speculation every few months.  Let's put it to rest, shall we?  Stocksy is a co-op.  This is not a thing that will or even could happen.
Time to wake up. I like many other people wonder if Bruce had stayed at the helm of istock, would we have been better off. Stock has been my full-time job for 10 years so it kind of matters when, after everyone else has taken a percentage on the way through, it puts food on the table.
Wake up how? Stocksy is a co-op. That means one person literally can't just decide to sell the company.  Also, Bruce hasn't been the CEO of Stocksy since 2014. 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: etudiante_rapide on February 24, 2016, 14:30
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?
Someone makes this speculation every few months.  Let's put it to rest, shall we?  Stocksy is a co-op.  This is not a thing that will or even could happen.
Time to wake up. I like many other people wonder if Bruce had stayed at the helm of istock, would we have been better off. Stock has been my full-time job for 10 years so it kind of matters when, after everyone else has taken a percentage on the way through, it puts food on the table.
Wake up how? Stocksy is a co-op. That means one person literally can't just decide to sell the company.  Also, Bruce hasn't been the CEO of Stocksy since 2014.

i think the word bruce l........  sort of spooked a lot of ex istock faithful and repelled them from stocksy no matter how coop it is.  it's difficult to come on stage as a hen after being known as the fox to say you are now going to help the chicken grow 8)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Rose Tinted Glasses on February 24, 2016, 14:45
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?
Someone makes this speculation every few months.  Let's put it to rest, shall we?  Stocksy is a co-op.  This is not a thing that will or even could happen.
Time to wake up. I like many other people wonder if Bruce had stayed at the helm of istock, would we have been better off. Stock has been my full-time job for 10 years so it kind of matters when, after everyone else has taken a percentage on the way through, it puts food on the table.
Wake up how? Stocksy is a co-op. That means one person literally can't just decide to sell the company.  Also, Bruce hasn't been the CEO of Stocksy since 2014.

i think the word bruce l........  sort of spooked a lot of ex istock faithful and repelled them from stocksy no matter how coop it is.  it's difficult to come on stage as a hen after being known as the fox to say you are now going to help the chicken grow 8)

Exactly!!! Very good analogy of Bruce.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: cathyslife on February 24, 2016, 14:58
Wake up how? Stocksy is a co-op. That means one person literally can't just decide to sell the company.  Also, Bruce hasn't been the CEO of Stocksy since 2014.
No, but the co-op literally could decide together. Are you saying that if you weren't offered a huge amount of money as a member of the co-op (I believe I have seen you post that you are), you wouldn't bow out? I think everybody has a price. So literally just substitute co-op where the poster said "Bruce", and I think the speculation still provides food for thought.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: jen on February 24, 2016, 16:02
Wake up how? Stocksy is a co-op. That means one person literally can't just decide to sell the company.  Also, Bruce hasn't been the CEO of Stocksy since 2014.
No, but the co-op literally could decide together. Are you saying that if you weren't offered a huge amount of money as a member of the co-op (I believe I have seen you post that you are), you wouldn't bow out? I think everybody has a price. So literally just substitute co-op where the poster said "Bruce", and I think the speculation still provides food for thought.
Nope. I like my job. But that's irrelevant because it's not on the table. 
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: goober on February 24, 2016, 19:50
I wonder if Bruce is looking for another 50mill+ buyer?

Someone makes this speculation every few months.  Let's put it to rest, shall we?  Stocksy is a co-op.  This is not a thing that will or even could happen.

Time to wake up. I like many other people wonder if Bruce had stayed at the helm of istock, would we have been better off. Stock has been my full-time job for 10 years so it kind of matters when, after everyone else has taken a percentage on the way through, it puts food on the table.

Wake up how? Stocksy is a co-op. That means one person literally can't just decide to sell the company.  Also, Bruce hasn't been the CEO of Stocksy since 2014.


Ok, so we can put 'to bed' the idea of Bruce selling Stocksy because you've all been co-opted. My point about istock being better off still stands.

Nice little article about the debt laden Getty images.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-03/carlyle-s-getty-images-said-to-reach-creditor-deal-for-new-debt (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-03/carlyle-s-getty-images-said-to-reach-creditor-deal-for-new-debt)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on February 24, 2016, 20:32
And then this one.

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKCN0VS0A0?irpc=932 (http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKCN0VS0A0?irpc=932)
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: cobalt on February 24, 2016, 21:48
Oh, so, the cow and it´s products wasn´t just free, it brought a nice wedding gift as well...

Well, this will allow many people to sleep better, their jobs just got extended by months or years?

Maybe Visual China will buy all of Getty. That would be really interesting to watch.
Title: Re: Stocksy's call to artist
Post by: goober on February 24, 2016, 22:52
Just for kicks a doco about The Carlyle Group. Osama Debt Laden.

https://youtu.be/B55RozuF0WM