How do I get accepted into Shutterstock?

To be accepted into Shutterstock you need to first apply by submitting ten of your best photos. If seven out of ten are accepted then you are in. If not, then you need to wait a whole month before trying again.

What should I upload to Shutterstock?

What can I upload? You can upload JPG and PNG images up to 25MB each. A total of 100 files can be uploaded into one Shutterstock account. Note about uploaded content: Shutterstock uses your uploaded content solely for the purpose of allowing you to access it within Editor.

How do I increase my earnings on Shutterstock?

Earn up to 40\% commission each time our customers download your images or videos. When you sell more, you earn more. Your earnings rate increases as more of your content is licensed. Earn $0.04 on images and 10\% on videos when an artist signs up with your link and their work is downloaded.

How do I become a Shutterstock contributor?

Head over to the Shutterstock Contributor page and register. Ok, that was pretty easy. Pass the “initial acceptance test, where you need to upload one picture, and it needs to be… accepted on the platform. This is their way to see that your pictures are of good enough qualities to be on the platform.

What kind of content can you sell on Shutterstock?

Generally, there are three kinds of content you can sell on Shutterstock. These include: Photo Selling – You can trade photos on the site as long as they are in JPF format and at least 4MP. This is to say that you’ll need a good camera with a high resolution for this. Videos – You are also allowed to create and sell video footage on Shutterstock.

How to upload photos from Shutterstock to your website?

While it might seem techy with its obsolete interface, it is actually quite easy. To connect, you just need to put in ftp.shutterstock.com as server and your username and password. Then you will be able to add files to the queue and start uploading (in-depth step-by-step here for the FTP upload).

How much do you get paid to post on Shutterstock?

Some contributors are netting anywhere between $16-$120 per image. Note that you get paid through a Paypal, Skrill or Payoneer. Shutterstock has also inked a deal with Facebook, where Facebook makes Shutterstock’s stock available in its advertising platform.