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« on: December 15, 2008, 13:10 »
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I know that every site has it's do and don't do policy's.

Advise on image types they do not like or like best.
What is the most common reasons for rejects?

Selling options: Subs, sizes, etc.

I do not use FTP so I up load via single image 10-30 at a time as their software allows.

If you look at my BigStock port you will see what I like to upload. I know Like and should are two different things.  ;D

Thanks a bunch in advance!

-Larry


« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2008, 13:21 »
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they dont like flowers and textures... recently they rejected lots of my  textures for the reason "we have enough of this subject" or something like this....  ;D :'(

WarrenPrice

« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2008, 13:52 »
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I too am trying to figure out what they like or don't.  I keep reading that nature and landscapes are a waste of time.  I'm not a prolific contributor but nearly all my sales are nature and landscape.  Go Figure!


« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2008, 13:56 »
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They will sometimes take flowers and landscapes but they must be of exceptional quality or unusual subject matter.

e-person

« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2008, 14:53 »
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They'll take isolated subjects, plus all sorts of oversaturated ones.

« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2008, 14:55 »
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If your not on FTP then you can upload only one image at a time like on IS. However once the images are uploaded you can keep them in a "pending" status until you can edit keywords, titles, etc. They also offer a keywording service for 40 cents an image. I haven't used it so I can't comment on how well it works.

hali

« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2008, 15:04 »
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nature, birds, animals,... are all sure suicide for DT.
editiorials have to be news worthy. not just because you do not have a MR.
other than that, oh... yes, not more than two similar images, even from a slight different perspective. or different tone, warm and cold.
it has to be really different view point . or else they will reject both, due to one reviewer saying , "already have one". and the other say the same thing. so to avoid that, submit one at the time, at different intervals.

other than that, DT is very good. rejections are well explained. and mostly justified.
good luck.

« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2008, 15:21 »
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We must upload to a different site :) 
None of our images are saturated.  None of our images are "Photoshopped".
We have nature, animals, isolated, people, etc all up there.
They take what I send them, as long as it is clean.
I have several series up with several images per series. I also have vector illustrations there.  My vector acceptance is 100%

Just send them the best of what you have, then take it from there.  You will see, as you start to upload, what types of images they like, and what they don't like.


WarrenPrice

« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2008, 15:31 »
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nature, birds, animals,... are all sure suicide for DT.
editiorials have to be news worthy. not just because you do not have a MR.

I may be an exception to that rule.  All I have sold is animals, landscapes and an out of date editorial picture of a motocross champion.

As for acceptance ratio, however, mine sucks.   :(

« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2008, 15:35 »
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Use pertinent keywords in your title and description, as DT uses these in their search algorithm. Looking at the first image in your BigStock portfolio, you'd be better off with something like 'rolling countryside boardwalk' for a title and 'rolling countryside boardwalk with tree silhouette in vertical frame' for a description rather than using 'boardwalk to heaven'.

e-person

« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2008, 16:09 »
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We must upload to a different site :) 
None of our images are saturated.  None of our images are "Photoshopped".
We have nature, animals, isolated, people, etc all up there.
They take what I send them, as long as it is clean.
I have several series up with several images per series. I also have vector illustrations there.  My vector acceptance is 100%

Just send them the best of what you have, then take it from there.  You will see, as you start to upload, what types of images they like, and what they don't like.



I don't do oversaturated photos, not my style. I mean: I basically do not like them. I was just referring to what I see when I browse the site.

« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2008, 17:34 »
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nature, birds, animals,... are all sure suicide for DT.

Not for me. That is more or less all I have uploaded to them from when I started some two month ago. Now I'm at close to 500 pics online with an acceptance rate of above 80%.

RacePhoto

« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2008, 02:51 »
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Free FTP just in case you want to make your life easier. Filezilla

http://filezilla-project.org/


« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2008, 03:12 »
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Free FTP just in case you want to make your life easier. Filezilla

http://filezilla-project.org/


FTP is also built-in to Windows, which makes it free, too.

« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2008, 05:21 »
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You can take a look at my portfolio on DT. it's easier than to tell you what kind of images you have to submit. I have good acceptance ratio there, good sales and I am satisfied with DT. I never had big problems with rejections there and somehow they seem to like what I shot. It's my second earner after SS.

« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2008, 09:15 »
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You can take a look at my portfolio on DT. it's easier than to tell you what kind of images you have to submit. I have good acceptance ratio there, good sales and I am satisfied with DT. I never had big problems with rejections there and somehow they seem to like what I shot. It's my second earner after SS.

I am checking everyones portfolio that has a link along with their post. Your work looks as though you truly like variety, not just stock  oriented stuff. I'm about the same on that, I shoot what I like and if they like it fine, if not to heck with them.

Thanks!
-Larry

« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2008, 09:22 »
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Free FTP just in case you want to make your life easier. Filezilla

http://filezilla-project.org/


FTP is also built-in to Windows, which makes it free, too.


OK you guys! I downloaded the filezilla program .... now I just have to learn how to use it. I fear uploading a hundred images at once and having them all rejected for some dumb reason that I knew nothing about.

Advise on that welcomed also. I have been a photographer longer than I care to remember but some of the tech stuff with computers leaves me behind.

Thanks!
-Larry

« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2008, 09:31 »
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OK you guys! I downloaded the filezilla program .... now I just have to learn how to use it. I fear uploading a hundred images at once and having them all rejected for some dumb reason that I knew nothing about.

Advise on that welcomed also. I have been a photographer longer than I care to remember but some of the tech stuff with computers leaves me behind.

Thanks!
-Larry

You can upload as many as you like via FTP and leave them there in the queue. Then you can select few shots and start adding categories and submit them, while the rest stays in the queue. You can learn from there what is acceptable and what is not, so you can go back to the queue and submit some more or delete the shots with the new insight.

That's what I do and even if I'm an almost total newbie to this game and to photography in general, i can keep my Acceptance Rate to about 70% on DT, and learn in the process. It works nicely in my opinion.

« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2008, 09:46 »
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OK you guys! I downloaded the filezilla program .... now I just have to learn how to use it. I fear uploading a hundred images at once and having them all rejected for some dumb reason that I knew nothing about.

Advise on that welcomed also. I have been a photographer longer than I care to remember but some of the tech stuff with computers leaves me behind.

Thanks!
-Larry

You can upload as many as you like via FTP and leave them there in the queue. Then you can select few shots and start adding categories and submit them, while the rest stays in the queue. You can learn from there what is acceptable and what is not, so you can go back to the queue and submit some more or delete the shots with the new insight.

That's what I do and even if I'm an almost total newbie to this game and to photography in general, i can keep my Acceptance Rate to about 70% on DT, and learn in the process. It works nicely in my opinion.

Fran, that is good news! I thought that when you uploaded the images they would be in the approval stage and too late to do anything. You have relieved many of the fears of this old dinosaur!   ;D

-Larry

« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2008, 11:24 »
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Hi Larry,
nice to see you around here :)
Don't think twice! Upload to DT!
They are fair, easy going, friendly, and their inspectors are consistent and well trained.
They're are looking for new images, they want them and will accept easily most of your portfolio.
More over, they WILL sell almost everything.
Payment is good and once your images hit higher levels, you'll be flying!
Their HTTP uploading process is one by one, but not as complicated as it sounds.
While waiting for review you can still modify/delete any of your files.
Nice, friendly forum with many happy contributors.
The only problem is the waiting time. Sometimes it takes weeks for them to review your files.
You'll get used with it though, and it is well worth the wait.
Give them a try!
Soon enough they'll be high up on your favorites!

Best,

WarrenPrice

« Reply #20 on: December 16, 2008, 13:43 »
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I think Fran is on to something.  Keeping that acceptance ratio up is important.  It is the key to being able to upload in large numbers.

As for FTP ... have you tried any of the microstock processing programs ... ProStockMaster or Cushy Stock?  I'm still using the trial version with restrictions on number of uploads but find that it is a really good tool to place in the workflow.

Warren Price

DanP68

« Reply #21 on: December 16, 2008, 22:23 »
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I can't say enough good things about Dreamstime.  Very fair 50% commission share.  You will love the Levels, which increase the cost of your individual images as they increase in sales.  Reviews are consistent, although they tend to take about 6-8 days.

They have individual image exclusivity, which increases the commission to 60% and (apparently) gives a slight boost to the image's search position.

DT became my #2 earner last month passing IS, and this month they have vaulted to #1 for the first time passing SS.  Their growth the last 18 months has been sure and steady.  They just seem to make better decisions than their competitors when it comes to price increases, contributor relations, etc.  In my opinion they are the best run microstock agency.

« Reply #22 on: December 17, 2008, 07:10 »
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I think Fran is on to something.  Keeping that acceptance ratio up is important.  It is the key to being able to upload in large numbers.

As for FTP ... have you tried any of the microstock processing programs ... ProStockMaster or Cushy Stock?  I'm still using the trial version with restrictions on number of uploads but find that it is a really good tool to place in the workflow.

Warren Price


Thanks Warren. It also has a (small) impact on search placement as far as I know.

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DT became my #2 earner last month passing IS, and this month they have vaulted to #1 for the first time passing SS.  Their growth the last 18 months has been sure and steady.  They just seem to make better decisions than their competitors when it comes to price increases, contributor relations, etc.  In my opinion they are the best run microstock agency.

From my very limited experience, I totally agree with you on this.

« Reply #23 on: December 17, 2008, 07:18 »
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Lcjtripod I wish you all the best on DT!

« Reply #24 on: December 17, 2008, 10:35 »
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Can't go wrong with Dreamstime. They were the first site I joined back in 2006, and they provide very consistent sales. The more I upload, the more I earn (which can't be said about several other sites).

I am also a buyer, and Dreamstime is the only agency I buy from. It's a very easy to use website.
« Last Edit: December 17, 2008, 10:36 by Norebbo »


 

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