How to pass iStockphoto Photographer Application Quiz

27. February 2009, 02:17 iStockPhoto, Selling graphics

The quiz is quite easy, but for somebody who is not native English speaker, it can be a bit hard. So I prepared the right answers (but you still should read the Stock Photographer Training Manual, because there is a lot of important information, which will help you with acceptance on iStockphoto).

1. All recognizable faces require a model release, including crowds:

   True

2. Logos are acceptable in wide angle photographs:

   False

3. Identifiable design marks, such as the 3 stripes for Adidas or the Nike swoosh, are allowed if the name is removed:

   True

4. Landmark buildings such as the Sydney Opera House or Empire State Building require a property release to be used as royalty-free stock:

   True

5. A model release is required for a self portrait:

   True

6. The photographer can witness their own Model/Property Release:

   False

7. A simple snapshot is acceptable; iStock does not require quality in composition:

   False

8. It is acceptable to protest a rejection in the iStock forums:

   True

9. It is acceptable to copy the composition of another photographer’s work

   False

10. Photographs should be upsampled or interpolated to the maximum XXL size:

    False

11. The above example contains:

    Compression

12. The above example is:

    Unacceptable lighting

13. The above example is:

    Unacceptable texture detail

And what if they don’t accept your 3 sample files?

Then just try some another micro stock agency from the list (btw, the best ones are Shutterstock and Dreamstime) and try again on iStockphoto after a while.

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