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But when i want to subscribe i have to wait for an invite.

Right now it�s by invitation only because we want to make sure we give enough time to respond to each feedback and questions from our new members. Just email back to the confirmation email and I�ll make sure you get your invite link within the next few hours.

Ava Glass, check out our learn more page for photographers to get a better idea of the main features.

Thanks for checking out FocalPool sgoodwin4813

The problems, of course, are that with self selection the site could be flooded with low-quality images making it less attractive to buyers (a la FAA), and the main issue is how will you attract buyers in the first place?  Do you have an advertising budget?  A search that can prioritize the best images will be essential for buyers to sort through the dross.

We anticipate this problem, and so we're developing a reputation system that will rank images based on many factors, including photographers' past performance. To attract buyers, we're giving them something other agencies can't: a direct connection to photographers. This allows buyers to collaborate directly with photographers and helps them find images they're looking for faster.

Ava Glass, we opened up the site couple days ago. We've been working with a small group of photographers from around the world behind closed doors, for the past year, to make sure we're building something that photographers can really benefit from. The video shows an earlier prototype, the site has improved tremendously since.

We�ve spent the last year creating FocalPool.com. It�s a brand new stock marketplace and collaborative platform that does things differently than the current photo agencies.

It does three things that would benefit photographers.

First, photographers have complete control over their work. They self-represent their own content by remain the copyright holder and the licensor. Each photographer decides which images to upload, how to license/price, and when to publish or un-publish.

Second, There is no middleman/agency. This platform was built from ground up to allow direct sales and interaction between photographers and clients. Photographers will have complete insight about how discoverable their photos are, and what is in demand. Moreover, there is an open communication and networking between clients and photographers.

Third, photographers will take home 80%-90% from their sales because our business model is different from current agency business models. There are no contracts or subscriptions.

As I said before, I�m involved with FocalPool so ask me any questions that you might have.

Thanks