MicrostockGroup

Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: phoebeB on June 10, 2015, 18:02

Title: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: phoebeB on June 10, 2015, 18:02

I just started in microstock this year, but figured I would wait awhile before trying to find out what had happened with images that had been sold.  Today one of my shots came up on what appears to be a Chinese stock photo site called Yestone.  Can't seem to find out who they are.  I'm assuming they're affiliated with one of the larger agencies I submitted photos to, but can't tell.  Any help?

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: Mantis on June 10, 2015, 19:12

Most likely a partner site for one of the agencies.

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: LesPalenik on June 10, 2015, 19:29

If they are partnering with one of your agencies, they should display agency's watermark.
 

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: trek on June 10, 2015, 20:02

My port is there too.  Would like to know who they are partnered with. 

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: lbarn on June 10, 2015, 20:09

Mine are there, and the only site portfolio size total that is similar is Fotolia.  There are 2 less images there than are on Fotolia.  Maybe just a coincidence??

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: phoebeB on June 10, 2015, 20:14

Quote from: LesPalenik on June 10, 2015, 19:29

If they are partnering with one of your agencies, they should display agency's watermark.

There is a watermark, but it's not one I recognize.  No words; just the outline of a camera.

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: disorderly on June 10, 2015, 20:30

Definitely Fotolia.  Yestone has 58 of my photos, the same ones I have left on Fotolia.

Title: Re: Who is "Yestone" and why are they using my photo?
Post by: trek on June 10, 2015, 23:06

Fotolia needs a partner site opt out.  The new owners should embrace a higher standard.