Author Topic: On the Red Carpet Program (Read 8802 times)

LSD72 · « **on:** June 21, 2009, 11:57 »

Has anyone here used this Program? Its the one where they try to get you a Press Pass or All Access Pass for an event you want to shoot. Sounds interesting. Just got to wait for some big event to come around here.

leaf · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2009, 14:49 »

Yeah i have tried it.

It worked well and got me into an event, so it is better than nothing.

I would try and get into the event by yourself, which would enable you to upload the pictures to any site, but if that doesn't work you don't really have much choices. The event that I tried to attend needed a letter from a company saying they wanted me there, so Shutterstock was my key.

My event was a ski jumping championship which has provided mediocre sales, but I wasn't expecting big sales from it to begin with. It probably would only be profitable if it is an event where the images are useful for more uses than just talking about that event - such as pictures of celebrities on the red carpet could be useful anytime - pictures of ski jumpers - not so much.

LSD72 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2009, 21:47 »

Well, even if it does not sell well then it might be useful for a Personal Port or for Practice in different events. Maybe I can get into the NHRA Motorcycle Drags when / if they come.

goldenangel · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2009, 00:31 »

I wasn't aware of this program at all, but after going through SS forums, it does sound interesting. I see it as a possible learning experience, as well as a chance to watch some events from places reserved only for the press. If some downloads come from it, even better

borg · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2010, 06:31 »

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were a few hundred meters from my house in my town, I had no camera, just that moment...

Sh...!

I missed the red carpet program and earnings of a few thousand dollars .

http://www.jutarnji.hr/ekskluzivno--eva-longoria-i-tony-parker-uzivaju-u-nocnoj-setnji-na-malom-losinju/843980/

RacePhoto · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2010, 13:54 »

I'm not saying it won't work and the two year exclusive has scared me off, but here's a sample from a media request page. Most of the racing series have similar wording.

PLEASE NOTE
XXX only considers requests from people who serve major motorsports media outlets. XXX does not recognize free-lance writers/photographers who do not have a specific assignment from a qualified media outlet. Website requests will be reviewed to insure that the site consistently covers auto/motorcycle racing on a regular basis. XXX works with respective race series to credential media and always reserves the right to deny requests.

One series states that they do not recognize stock photo agencies, and also charges $1250 a year for a photo vest with some extra privileges. That probably eliminates the casual freelance that shoots what's in town at the time.

Some other types of events have been known to accept anyone who asks because they want any free publicity they can get. One national amateur golf tournament had free entry for spectators and photographers welcome. Shoot the stars of tomorrow when they were starting.

I tend to think that if the Red Carpet got me into something interesting, with some demand, I wouldn't mind the two year exclusive on SS?

MatHayward · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2010, 13:19 »

With the Shutterstock program aside is there money to be made in this market? There is a definite cool factor for sure but since I've taken my new job I've been shooting some pretty high end events including Red Carpet walks and I'm thinking unless you catch Angelina Jolie kissing Jennifer Anniston under a stairwell while Brad Pitt is holding hands with Lady Gaga any shots you get are a dime a dozen as there are typically a billion photographers grabbing the exact same shots. Where do you upload (standard) celebrity event photos and legitimately earn good money from? I am very curious about this. I have no interest in being a Paparazzi slimeball but if I am shooting an event anyway and have some usable shots I would like to make a few bucks in the process if possible.

Thanks,

Mat

WarrenPrice · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2010, 13:24 »

Quote from: MatHayward on July 08, 2010, 13:19

With the Shutterstock program aside is there money to be made in this market? There is a definite cool factor for sure but since I've taken my new job I've been shooting some pretty high end events including Red Carpet walks and I'm thinking unless you catch Angelina Jolie kissing Jennifer Anniston under a stairwell while Brad Pitt is holding hands with Lady Gaga any shots you get are a dime a dozen as there are typically a billion photographers grabbing the exact same shots. Where do you upload (standard) celebrity event photos and legitimately earn good money from? I am very curious about this. I have no interest in being a Paparazzi slimeball but if I am shooting an event anyway and have some usable shots I would like to make a few bucks in the process if possible.

Thanks,

Mat

Where did you get the idea that Red Carpet (access to events) has anything to do with "slimeball Paparazzi?"

iclick · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2010, 15:29 »

Yeah I tried it

went to a Rock Concert I would never have got tickets for let alone shoot stage side and get behind the scenes and meet the artists had a proper press pass and all that....

Great stuff!!

WarrenPrice · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2010, 16:46 »

Mat,
I'm not a paparazzi and not really insulted at all. Just thought your comment was a cheap shot.

As for the Red Carpet program ... I don't know the answer to your question. I assume you are asking if money can be made with editorial images? I would say that 40% of my sales are via editorial.

I don't use the Red Carpet program because I have other sources for access to the sporting events in which I am interested. But, some contributors gained access to the World Cup thru SS. I think there was recently a huge Tennis Event in Australia that SS covered thru the Red Carpet program.
I'm not sure how much the participants made or what their level of experience may have been. But, my sources would not gain me access to some events/activities. It might be worth looking into.

Does being exclusive at Fotolia gain you access to such events? Would you consider it?

LSD72 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2010, 17:32 »

I still have yet to use this since nothing big or that important has come around me to try it. Maybe I need to travel or something.

donding · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2010, 17:42 »

Where do you find information on the red carpet program? I was searching the forum and didn't see it, either that or I'm blind.

LSD72 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2010, 18:34 »

http://submit.shutterstock.com/red_carpet.mhtml

Might also find some info on the SS forum... General Shutterstock Submit Discussion

lisafx · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2010, 14:22 »

Wow! Amazing pictures Matt! You are certainly good enough to do entertainment photography professionally.

Mind if I ask what ISO and lenses (aperture) you used? They are tack sharp.

lisafx · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2010, 15:14 »

Thanks for the info. The results are amazing. What's a little hearing loss....

Anita Potter · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2010, 15:43 »

I tried doing that last year for a Peter Frampton Concert here in town. They wouldn't like me do it even after I got all of the information needed for that form which was not friggen easy to get. I guess they don't want to take a chance on a vector artist with less than 20 actual photos in their port none of which have people in them. I know how to use my camera so I don't know what the big deal is. It's not like I just want to get into an event for free I'd be there to do a job and that's it.

*sigh*

Guess I'm just gonna have to figure out how to do this on my own as SS don't want me

*goes over in a corner and pouts*

stormchaser · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2010, 17:03 »

Quote from: MatHayward on July 15, 2010, 15:00

Quote from: lisafx on July 15, 2010, 14:22
Wow! Amazing pictures Matt! You are certainly good enough to do entertainment photography professionally.

Mind if I ask what ISO and lenses (aperture) you used? They are tack sharp.

Thanks Lisa! I shot everything at ISO 1600, manual exposure ranging from about 1/125 to 1/250 at f/2.8. I brought 3 lenses...Canon 16-35 f/2.8L (used the most since I was so close), Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS. Just one body (Mark III) swapping lenses during the show.

One major mistake I can't believe I made...no earplugs! My ears are still ringing.

-Mat

There's nothing like an investment in great lenses. Camera bodies come and go, but good lenses always sty with you. I am still using some of my nikon stuff from 1983-85.

Kone · « **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2010, 20:29 »

Quote from: MatHayward on July 15, 2010, 15:00

Quote from: lisafx on July 15, 2010, 14:22
Wow! Amazing pictures Matt! You are certainly good enough to do entertainment photography professionally.

Mind if I ask what ISO and lenses (aperture) you used? They are tack sharp.

Thanks Lisa! I shot everything at ISO 1600, manual exposure ranging from about 1/125 to 1/250 at f/2.8. I brought 3 lenses...Canon 16-35 f/2.8L (used the most since I was so close), Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye and the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS. Just one body (Mark III) swapping lenses during the show.

One major mistake I can't believe I made...no earplugs! My ears are still ringing.

-Mat

LOL

Nice images Mat, let us know if they sell

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