Why Shutterstock ?

Why Shutterstock?

“I am a professional photographer”

I am a professional photographer

I am a professional photographer

I am a Shutterstock Contributor !!!

I am a Shutterstock Contributor !!!

How to become a contributor?

7 out of 10 photos must be accepted

“…I am a great photographer and I expect to be accepted immediately…”

Basic Requirements

1. Lighting2. Composition3. Focus4. Dust & Scratches5. Noise6. Trademarks7. Model- and/or Property Release

Am I a good enough photographer ?

Become a better photographer

“…Shutterstock, as many photographers can attest,earns them the most money…”

Keywording

Use the keywording tool

Use more than 25 words

Use multi-selection for similar images

Use multi-selection for similar images

Save keywords you use often

Be accurate & don’t spam

Be accurate & don’t spam

Think like a buyer

Model- & Property releases

When do you need a model release?Does not require a

release Requires a release

Amsphotoclub.com / ModelRelease

Property release When shooting on private property, or shooting private property which is distinctive from a public place.

Does NOT require a property release

Requires a property release

Modern buildings often trademarked

Buildings before 1900, No release needed

Skyline = No release needed

Editorial images

Editorial images: DocumentaryImages that document an event or subject of interest

Editorial images: IllustrativeImages illustrates subject of interest through staging

Editorial images: Headlines

KIEV, UKRAINE – OCTOBER 06, 2011: Photo of a Apple iPad device, showing the apple.com homepage featuring the image of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computer,

who died at age 56. Processed in B&W.

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