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Agency Based Discussion => DepositPhotos => Topic started by: Julied83 on April 27, 2015, 09:46

Title: review time getting longer
Post by: Julied83 on April 27, 2015, 09:46
Is anyone else experiencing longer review time with depositphoto ? Usually was 2-3 days maximum and now it is more than a week.
Deposit photo was my faster approval delay before ! but its not the case anymore. What about you ?
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Semmick Photo on April 27, 2015, 10:00
Stop supporting these hacks. Review times should be everlasting long
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: motionguy on April 27, 2015, 10:12
 :)
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Julied83 on April 27, 2015, 15:11
Ok so I'll wait ... nothing else to do  :-\
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Cesar on April 27, 2015, 15:46
stop uploading to dp, who cares if it is one month.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: dpimborough on May 11, 2015, 04:44
Is anyone else experiencing longer review time with depositphoto ? Usually was 2-3 days maximum and now it is more than a week.
Deposit photo was my faster approval delay before ! but its not the case anymore. What about you ?

They probably re-outsourced their review process to a cheaper sweatshop :D
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on May 25, 2015, 02:22
I am very new to this microstock milarchy and have only recently joined several agencies, including DP.

I submitted my 5 'examination' images on the 16th May and, only two days later, on 18th I was informed that I had passed and that the images were 'Approved'.  Strangely they were not then added to my portfolio but left in the 'unfinished' pile instead.  As such I had to re-submit them and now, seven days later, they are still waiting to be approved ???

I've since uploaded another 20 images and will see what happens with them :)
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: mojaric on May 27, 2015, 11:32
yep i'm waiting more than 10 days now... :-\
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: spike on May 28, 2015, 04:45
Agree with the people above who said stop uploading there.

Did just that when the "subscription scandal" came out and didn't look back. And the same goes to all similar agencies.

Why deal with this when they account for less than 3% of your monthly income? I just don't see the point.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on May 28, 2015, 05:23
To be honest I am completely new to Stock Photography and thought I would try several to begin with so that I could compare them myself.

So far I have been 'accepted' at SS, DT, IS, BS, FT, DP, 123rf, CS and Alamy.  Only SS and FT have produced sales so far.  BS has been the most 'picky', 123rf sem to have a glitch between approving and putting up for sale (which they say will be sorted next week!) but DP is far and away taking the longest to get anything online.

I shall continue to upload and give each agency a couple of months before I consider a 'cull'.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: SCALATORE59 on May 28, 2015, 08:29
Lately with their review times have become strange to me too.
some lots approved quickly and others who have made a long wait.
(I am sorry for my English)
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: pixsol on May 28, 2015, 09:39
...

I shall continue to upload and give each agency a couple of months before I consider a 'cull'.
With DT, you cannot 'cull' as in delete your images. At best, you can only disable them. Just FYI.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on May 28, 2015, 10:04
pixsol, thanks for the info.  Although I use the word 'cull' I shall probably just leave any uploaded images 'active' and cut down on the number of agencies I actually upload to.

Once they are there I might as well leave them unless I decide to go exclusive with another.  Although I think that's unlikely. :)
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: pixsol on May 28, 2015, 10:14
pixsol, thanks for the info.  Although I use the word 'cull' I shall probably just leave any uploaded images 'active' and cut down on the number of agencies I actually upload to.

Once they are there I might as well leave them unless I decide to go exclusive with another.  Although I think that's unlikely. :)
OK. And that is what I ended up doing too after DT's 'antics' were discovered :)
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on June 01, 2015, 02:20
16 days and counting  :(
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: PinHead on June 01, 2015, 02:29
DP works better with video than DS , so i'm gonna support them  :P (review time 5 to 10 days)
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Artist on June 01, 2015, 02:29
16 days and counting  :(

oh no really?? did you tried to message them?
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on June 01, 2015, 02:48
oh no really?? did you tried to message them?

No, TBH I am spending enough time editing, keywording and uploading to 9 different agencies that I can't be bothered to start chasing and messaging :-\

At the moment these are in the lead as the slowest of all the agencies I deal with.  CanStock are a close second (13 days) :(
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Steveball on June 01, 2015, 03:45
8 days and counting, used to be a day at most. No sales anyway, everywhere.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Semmick Photo on June 01, 2015, 03:53
Why are you all so anxious to get your images online for a 3% royalty??
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: dpimborough on June 01, 2015, 06:45
Who the heck is disagreeing with all the posters above?

All they are saying is that is taking a long time to get images reviewed ~which it is

Do we have a DP stalking horse in here?  ;D
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Semmick Photo on June 01, 2015, 08:42
I disagree with submitting to DP. Can I not?
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Me on June 01, 2015, 08:43
I submitted 50 images this morning and got reviewed within an hour or so
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on June 01, 2015, 09:03
I submitted 50 images this morning and got reviewed within an hour or so

I'm happy for you  ;D

Why are you all so anxious to get your images online for a 3% royalty??

I'm not 'anxious' I was merely passing comment.  I am interested by you comment regarding 3% royalty.  Can you explain what you mean as it seems to show up as the 8th biggest earner, in the poll on the right, and I would not want to waste time if the returns are so poor?

Cheers
Ralph
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Semmick Photo on June 01, 2015, 09:16
DP sells images under subscription packages to resellers who resell your images for high credit sales. You get 30 cent for an image sold for 10 dollar.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on June 01, 2015, 10:37
DP sells images under subscription packages to resellers who resell your images for high credit sales. You get 30 cent for an image sold for 10 dollar.

How does this fit in with the original licensing agreement?  Is there a way to prevent this?

I should post on here more often.  By shear coincidence  ;) 18 of my 25 images have now been approved.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Steveball on June 01, 2015, 18:44
My first -1, for stating facts about my review times and lack of sales! What fun.
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: CaptureLightUK on June 02, 2015, 02:37
My first -1, for stating facts about my review times and lack of sales! What fun.

I seem to have gained a few -1s for posting simple facts.  Still if someone is sad enough to keep disagreeing without actually discussing the issue why should I worry about their opinion?
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Pixart on June 02, 2015, 11:14
I think some people put a dislike as a "ya I dislike that too" not "you said something I don't like".
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: skyfish on August 06, 2015, 05:18
New "gift" from DP. Received today

Dear Contributor!

Did you know that when your photo download rates increase, your photos gain a higher rating in Depositphotos searches? You can take advantage of this feature, and get greater exposure for your photographs, when you participate in our “Free Editorial Image” promotional program.

Your images will be offered as free downloads for a month in a free section on our site. Each of these downloads helps to increase your download rate as if the files were bought by credits. Also, a link to your portfolio is provided with each image, so your buyers can follow that link and browse through all your creative works!

To participate, all you have to do is to send a message to
[email protected] with the subject: “Free File Program”. Mention in the email how many files you would like to provide for free downloading. Our content managers will decide which files to choose from your portfolio.

Please consider taking part in our promotional program and raising your photos’ search ratings – start earning more with Depositphotos!

Best regards,
Depositphotos Team
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: FlowerPower on August 07, 2015, 08:29
Glad I read here before joining DP. Now I know better and won't go there. They sound like con men. Give away photos for free and get more rank. Why? To get more free downloads?
Title: Re: review time getting longer
Post by: Noedelhap on August 07, 2015, 16:19
Even if I would allow DP a free image, I certainly wouldn't let DP choose which images to use.