Dear Authors!

We are pleased to announce that from April 13, you can upload to PressFoto not only raster, but vector illustrations as well. We are looking forward to receive your images!

At the turn of the month we will select several vectors from each portfolio downloaded or updated during April. These images will be composed in a special promo album. This editorial collection will be presented to PressFoto customers directly. In addition, we will post the best illustration of the slider on our home page.

The vector�s sale royalties are - 50%.

Anticipating your questions, we introduce you the rules of admission of downloadable vectors:

1. Format of File accepted for consideration is EPS.
2. The File must be compatible with Adobe Illustrator 8 or 10.
3. The File shouldn�t contain raster objects.
4. All the outlines and paths must be closed, even if they don�t contain the fill.
5. In the File shouldn�t be used brush.
6. In the File shouldn�t be used fonts.
7. The File size shouldn�t exceed 15 MB.

 You should attach to each vector the file in JPEG, reflecting the content of provided illustration that complies with the following requirements:

1. There must be no interpolation (no more than 5%) in the photo.
2. The minimum size of the loaded JPEG: 2500 * 1800 pixels (about 4.5 megapixels). All submitted files smaller than the specified size will be rejected.
3. The maximum size of JPEG is no more than 100 MB.
4. File Format: JPEG ONLY in the highest quality and RGB color space (recommended to use a color profile sRGB IEC 61966).

Please, pay attention:
- You must be the sole owner of all property rights, including copyright, of the provided vector images.
- Please, watch carefully that your vector images didn�t contain any objects protected by copyright law: trademarks, cars from top to bottom, private information (signature, license plate, phone numbers, credit card number, identification number, serial number, and so on).
- While attributing your vectors, remember about the final buyer of the product, indicates the exact and exhaustive definitions, avoid unnecessary tags.

For all technical questions, please write to [email protected].
Any other comments, questions and creative suggestions, please, send to  Maria, Head of Contributors Department : +7 916 529 4059, [email protected], Skype: Maria.Galitskikh

Have a good mood and growing sales!
Yours,
PressFoto Team

Dear Ariene,

First off all, thank you for this list of questions. I�ll try to do my best answering this.

- can I upload images by FTP?
- Yes, it is the most useful way to do it. When (If) you become a PRO contributor, upload photo by FTP is the only thing you have to do, our submitters will publish your portfolio with all attributes and releases, if they are necessary. Here (http://submit.pressfoto.com/documents.html) is our instruction about upload.

- what is the minimum size of files? Can I upload sRGB or need to change it to adobeRGB?
- Minimum file size: 2500x1800 pixels (approximately 4.5 megapixels). If uploaded photos are less than 4.5 megapixels, unfortunately we�ll have to reject them. Maximum file size: not more than 100 Mb. We recommend you to use sRGB IEC 61966 color profile. All photos should be correctly exposed and in focus. Do not upload photos with interpolation (photos should not be upsized more than 5%).

- is there IPTC system reading?
- Yes, we use IPTC system and we appreciate those who use it too.

- what is the review time (if there's any) for uploaded batch of images? Are there any limits in quantity?
- There is no limits, but we recommend to upload part by part every week. It is better than upload full portfolio at one time. If you do it partially, your new photos are always will be on the top of search system. We have inspector system, it works for new contributors. Their inspection lasts from 10 minutes to few days. After that your photos will be shown with no limits. We can delete them, if you ask us to do that. Now we are talking with our contributors about possibility to clear old and non-demanded photos from portfolios. But we are just in process. If you have your own opinion about this, tell me.

- what about exclusivity? Do you require it?
- We do not require exclusive rights for distribution through Pressfoto. You own your content to control and increase your income.

- do you sell images through partners and re-sellers and do I have option opt in/ opt out? Do you show the list of mediums so I keep control over my work?
- We have partners, who upload their contributors portfolios on our site, but we don�t sell through our partners. So, the system of sales and payment is clear and open and you can easily control it.

- what is the price (and % share) per sold image for artist? Can I set up my own pricing?
- We are sorry, but you can�t set up your own pricing. Royalties for sales on subscription ranges from $0,4 to $0,75. PressFoto  pay to contributor a fee of 50% of all revenue derived from the sale of non-exclusive licence of use of any Content provided by the piece. Here you find more details in a beautiful format: http://www.pressfoto.com/pricing/

- do you sell subscriptions/ credits/on demand?
- We have Purchasing, Subscription and Rent offer. You can read more about it here - http://www.pressfoto.com/pricing

- what is the minimum payout threshold?
- PressFoto makes payments from $20 every month.

- do I have to pay for upload, account or anything else here?
- You don�t have to pay on PressFoto, it is photobank to earn, not to spend your money!

Best regards,
Maria Galitskikh

Dear Maximilian, things are changing.
First of all, we really have good and fair commision.
Second, we started a new promo programme for our contributors.
3rd, we work with ClipDealer and not only, but also we have a big pull of photographers without any intermediation.

Dear Ultimagaina, I couldn't find your e-mail. If you want, I will send you our presentation and we can talk in skype or phone and I you clould ask everithing you want. We don't have secrets)


Maria Galitskikh
Head of PressFoto Contributors Department

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