Author Topic: delete photo immediately (Read 6602 times)

grace · « **on:** November 12, 2020, 20:22 »

Dear all, how do i delete the photos on istock immediately? I cant find any delete button? Thanks

trek · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2020, 21:25 »

Quote from: grace on November 12, 2020, 20:22

Dear all, how do i delete the photos on istock immediately? I cant find any delete button? Thanks

They removed the delete button a few years ago. You have to write contributor support.

WD3 Photography · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2020, 04:41 »

You have to contact them via https://esp.gettyimages.com. I think they commit to make changes within 72 hours.

Microstock Posts · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2020, 09:05 »

I wiped my eyes in disbelief when I first read this.

"Please note that we will only consider deactivating files for legal or similar justifiable reasons as it provides a negative experience for customers when files are suddenly unavailable for license."

https://www.microstockposts.com/getty-istock-tightens-noose-on-artists-work/

Hannafate · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2020, 09:12 »

Several sites have restrictions on deletions in their contract. They don't want to see the kind of hemorrhage iStock had a few years back, when they had a really stupid security breach, and hundreds of photographers deleted their portfolios.

cathyslife · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2020, 09:34 »

Quote from: Hannafate on November 20, 2020, 09:12

Several sites have restrictions on deletions in their contract. They don't want to see the kind of hemorrhage iStock had a few years back, when they had a really stupid security breach, and hundreds of photographers deleted their portfolios.

I understand why they do it, but it takes away the right for contributors to manage their own business. It pays to read the contract. If a contributor isn’t ok with them taking control of your assets, don’t sell there. I doubt I would have even signed up if those were the terms way back when.

drd · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2020, 07:59 »

Quote from: cathyslife on November 20, 2020, 09:34

Quote from: Hannafate on November 20, 2020, 09:12
Several sites have restrictions on deletions in their contract. They don't want to see the kind of hemorrhage iStock had a few years back, when they had a really stupid security breach, and hundreds of photographers deleted their portfolios.

I understand why they do it, but it takes away the right for contributors to manage their own business. It pays to read the contract. If a contributor isn’t ok with them taking control of your assets, don’t sell there. I doubt I would have even signed up if those were the terms way back when.

If you upload images on istock/getty it is not your business anymore. At least they think so!