for me too what?
Does that mean my images are good enough that they will take them but not good enough to take part in this program?
that sucks!

for me too what?
Does that mean my images are good enough that they will take them but not good enough to take part of this program?
that sucks!

Yes thats what i assumed it ment~ "we will take your photos (if we have too AND lock them in for SIX months) but were not going to pay you/honer the .20c agreement we had".
Thats just RUDE.

The way i see it is:
we had a contract through the open invitation ~i could upload up to 500 photos and make $100 for the upload and they get to keep them locked in for the SIX months and build there micro biz with our content.
as i see it: Buy uploading even one photo the contract went into effect.

never did they say we will decide if we want you to participate. They said upload your photos and if they are accepted you get.20c for it and we get to keep it for 6 months.

What a wast of my time!

ONLY reasoon i uploaded was cause of the up front pmt. I would have NEVER wasted my time with a new co. like that.
I lerned my lesson when i first started uploading to anything and quickly realised, im wasting my time for nothing

All things must pass. They have plenty of good content now, and the first mice got the cheese. If your main engine starts running smoothly, you disconnect your starter motor.
I predicted they would stop bleeding cash on this operation (200,000$) when they reached 1M images.

Same email here. "Bait and switch!" I agree with Zenpix's statement that we had a type of contract. They agreed when we signed on to a certain amount of uploads. Nowhere did it say anything about "until we get a certain amount of images" or anything to even imply they would stop prior us reaching the 500 images.

I just got a bunch approved and was paid for them. Maybe you need to contact support and find out what the deal is. I've not gotten an e-mail message from them.

I guess they run out of cash. I was not quick enough with my submissions, now I have 401 images accepted. I took one payout of $50 when I was able to get it and now I will be left with remaining balance until they start selling anything :-)

eheh I got my $ on November, it wasn't even for approved photos, all photos counted!.. I got like 400 accepted from 500 uploads, but still got the 100$! Days ago more 10$ for a banner Sales nothing..!

RULES now:
Let�s work together!
Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Register a Seller�s account � it is absolutely free and places you under no obligation of any kind;
2. Pass our quick exam (it is easier than you think). We just ask you to send us five samples of your best work for evaluation.
Don't worry, our review process is very informal. Just send us your best work and you'll do fine!
3. When you pass the test successfully, you can upload images onto the site at any time, 24/7.

I just got a bunch approved and was paid for them. Maybe you need to contact support and find out what the deal is. I've not gotten an e-mail message from them.

Same here, no email and still getting pay for accepted uploads.

FYI: below is from there promo page...they have changed a few things.
I bold/highlighted the things changed/new


"Add Your Photos To DepositPhotos.com!
At DepositPhotos, it is our mission to be the premier internet resource for stock images. Currently, we are actively seeking partnerships with top photographers and illustrators. If you consistently produce great pictures or illustrations, then we would love to see your work on our site! That is why we are making a very special promotional program available to the most talented photographers and illustrators.
We are aggressively seeking more and more great images to sell in our image library. As a result, we are running a special Photographer Promotion Program. Sellers who get selected for this program will get paid instantly for each and every original image that is accepted to DepositPhotos.

That is like getting FREE MONEY just for sending us your photograph!


We Will Pay You For Every Image You Add!
Only selected photographers and illustrators will be able to participate in this Promotional Program. During the standard examination process, our examiners will be looking for top photographers and illustrators to participate in the Promotional Program. Only the most qualified individuals will be granted access to the Promotional Program.
We value every photographer and our goal is to provide an arena that rewards each one based upon their skill level. DepositPhotos works hard to provide photographers with an easy way to sell their work. Through our site, we think you will find that you are able to make higher profits than anywhere else, with the least amount of hassle.

Photographers who were not immediately accepted into the Promotional Program still have the chance to participate. All you have to do is continue uploading pictures and illustrations of the highest quality. As always, you will receive your standard commission for photographs and illustrations sold on our site. However, inspectors will be continually reviewing your work for possible inclusion into our Promotional Program. The more pictures you submit, the better your chances of being selected. You will receive an email notification if you are accepted to participate in the Promotional Program."

Ok, so its not due to acceptance rating.

The problem is that many of these agencies want you to be exclusive with them (e.g Getty, Masterfile). I think Alamy and Agefotostock allow you submit to other places. For me, small fish, putting everything into one basket is a little bit risky :-) Also if I compare my results from Alamy and Shutterstock it's just ridiculous how much hassle submitting to Alamy is in comparison to return.

I kind of give up on Alamy cause whole process takes to long. In order to have 5000 images there it will take years (I do not even have 5K on SS). I do not have enough experience to figure where each image would be accepted so all agencies get the same stuff. This probably reason why I am failing on Alamy cause they want something else. I also started with Agesfotostock but so far I got just few images accepted and I am not spending much time on them. Looked at Masterfile and exclusivity is no go for me. Funny thing year after starting with micros Getty wanted some of my images from Flickr and I had to say no cause they are all over the internet with micros :-)

I got the email too, just as I was approaching the $50, $4.78 away. Over the last month I've been sending small batches, 2's and 4's and they've rejected probably over 90% of what I sent them. Where as they would virtually take it all before that. I have had 4 sales, 3 of them being subscriptions and I'm sure I'll get to the $50 with referrals and more sales. Anyway no more uploading for me.  

edited: corrected the subscription figure