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I have sporadically submitted to microstock, but I have a huge library of quality microstock-worthy content that I'd want to upload non-exclusively.

Lately I've been using MicrostockSubmitter but the free version is limited to just 33 submissions/month. I don't love the idea of paying for something that might return very little as a result. Plus I've had some hiccups with the app anyway.

For most of my model release stuff, I submit to non-microstock so it's easier to manage. All my files are already keyworded but don't have titles or descriptions. Then there is stuff like categories.

Assuming I was okay to skip all model released content, anyone have any suggestions for managing hundreds if not thousands of submissions to multiple agencies? I worry with a huge backlog it would take me so long just to deal with titles+keywords. Most of them accept FTP, so at least I could upload them all quite easily... but then have to submit, too.

I'm worried I'm hovering around the tipping point of whether it's literally worth my time to submit or just hold on to the files that don't and wouldn't exist anywhere on the net...

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General Stock Discussion / Declined model release
« on: December 21, 2018, 18:03 »
I have a model release that I've used for a while and been accepted just about everywhere, EXCEPT ShutterStock.

I think the reason it's being declined is because there is no witness. I am often shooting out on the go with people, and in the case of strangers I try to get the release signed on my phone or I'll email them to digitally sign. How does or can a witness come into play in this case?

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I've got a hero5+hero6. Both can do 4K with the 6 producing better quality - but I'm wondering is this "good enough"? I sort of assume it is, but I'd think 4K+Protune in a linear or at least not ultra-wide mode would be a good option for a small camera to always capture clips on the go?

Or should I just forget about the saleable footage with the gopro source content?

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I am a photographer by trade, and have experience with both micro and premium stock, but when it comes to video it's mostly b-roll for some videos I do. I am absolutely not an expert when it comes to video filming or editing, but thinking I might be able to use some of the footage rather than just discarding it.

Wondering though how much work has to go into it - color grading, mixing clips, anything else? Or can an almost-raw-take be uploaded+sold on these platforms like pond5?

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Wondering if you guys have noticed success selling editorial travel and outdoor/adventure stock through a specific agency? Obviously not all support editorial to start with, but I imagine some do a better job than others when it comes to editorial?

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iStockPhoto.com / Should I bother getting back into iStock/ESP?
« on: February 12, 2017, 17:28 »
Been out of microstock for a while, slowly ramping back up. Currently submitting to shutterstock/dreamstime/bigstock. When I log into istock I see virtually nothing on my account. Can't even see my account balance/earnings history/etc.. it's SO confusing.

Seems there is this merger with Getty/the ESP. I got my link and login information, but when I log in there it says I have no data. It has my iStock username listed but seems to have no balance/royalty sales/etc.. again, it also seems super confusing.

Should I even bother trying to get back up and running with istock/getting at this point?

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General Stock Discussion / Question about editorial photos
« on: February 10, 2017, 15:41 »
I'm wondering about the appeal of submitting more of my available editorial photos.

Let's assume I have a shot of someone walking the streets of New York. That can't be used commercially, so what types of companies might buy that photo?

I also have a lot of photos from protests - some are more generic crowds/protesting while others may be specific signs, etc. Do these stand the test of time and can they be used to represent protests in general, or have they lost their value because they were for a specific point in time - some time ago.? Reason I ask specifically about this one is I recently uploaded some editorial photos from the protests in Seoul that was in November, and I already have 2 sales the day after. I forgot to upload them way back in November, but I guess they still have value now?

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Shutterstock.com / How strict about needing model releases?
« on: February 09, 2017, 22:20 »
I haven't yet submitted any model-released photos to shutterstock yet, but have quite a few in my backlog that I think might work.

These are not "people photos", and have things like:
- Silhouettes
- Their backs to you (but not silhouetted)
- Blurred faces beyond recognition because of depth of field
- Body parts - like a hand reaching for something (no tattoos)

Are these acceptable without model releases?

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General Stock Discussion / Found a site taking my image
« on: February 04, 2017, 21:22 »
https://www.inbestme.com/ is using a photo of mine, and I wouldn't be surprised if MOST of their images are stolen.

I don't speak the language but with translation it appears they are an investment firm? Their FB/Twitter/LinkedIn presence is very small so that's a bit hard to see if they are even a "real" company.

I tried with Pixsy, but they rejected it due to an unsupported country. What could/should I do? It's just a single image. I happen to care more as it's an image of ME.
(this photo is available for sale, but has never been sold)

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Bigstock.com / First time editorial... rejected?
« on: February 04, 2017, 16:00 »
I don't shoot editorial but had some when I was in Seoul during the protest of the president. Ignoring the lateness and potential devalue of it, all of them were rejected and I'm not completely sure why:

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Description: Protestors left thousands of sticky notes on the police buses during the Seoul protest of Park Geun-hye
Reason: Unacceptable Editorial Caption -- Caption is either missing factual who, what, when and where information, is too vague, contains inaccuracies or is not relevant to the subject matter.

Do I have to actually mention the date - it's in the photo exif? Most of the photos are of crowd/etc. but there was even one of a statue, with nobody in it
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Description: A statue representing President Park Geun-hye during the protests in Seoul
Reason: Unacceptable Editorial Caption -- Caption is either missing factual who, what, when and where information, is too vague, contains inaccuracies or is not relevant to the subject matter.

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Been out of microstock for years but thinking about getting back in and actually doing something with my "b-roll" content.

Doing a bit of research and it seems some of the tools have just vanished or stopped updating. Then it also seems like there are some very new options.

I'm not looking to submit a LOT of photos (less than 50/month) and I'm debating about sticking to a couple agencies or submitting to a bunch. Is there really a feature difference between these options? As I've been out of it for a while, is there something important to look out for/something specific one of them does really well?

Oh, also, looking for an option that ends up being FREE :)

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General Stock Discussion / Stock and silhouettes?
« on: December 31, 2016, 17:24 »
How do most of the agencies handle photos with people that are silhouetted? I know 500px is more strict about silhouettes, but wondering about the others?

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Microstock Services / Selling through multiple agencies?
« on: October 28, 2016, 15:02 »
Hope this is the right place to ask.

Over a decade ago I was selling stock photos on the main microstock sites. I ended up with identical photos uploaded to all platforms and sell through them all. I realize over the years many things have changed but I haven't been quite as close to the microstock game.

I am currently selling with a more premium site (500px), but am considering doing something with my "b-roll", photos I'm more than confident wouldn't really be a good fit for 500px but might sell elsewhere.

So then I was hoping to get some advice from you guys what you think might be the best step? Should I go back to submitting those photos to all the microstock guys? Can I be photo-exclusive without being photographer-exclusive to any of them and would that even work out better?

Any guidance you guys could provide would be tremendously helpful - you guys are certainly way ahead of me! :)

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