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).
- All recognizable faces require a model release, including
crowds:
True
- Logos are acceptable in wide angle photographs:
False
- Identifiable design marks, such as the 3 stripes for Adidas or
the Nike swoosh, are allowed if the name is removed:
True
- Landmark buildings such as the Sydney Opera House or Empire State
Building require a property release to be used as royalty-free stock:
True
- A model release is required for a self portrait:
True
- The photographer can witness their own Model/Property
Release:
False
- A simple snapshot is acceptable; iStock does not require
quality in composition:
False
- It is acceptable to protest a rejection in the iStock
forums:
True
- It is acceptable to copy the composition of another photographer’s
work
False
- Photographs should be upsampled or interpolated to the maximum XXL
size:
False
- The above example contains:
Compression
- The above example is:
Unacceptable lighting
- 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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