Author Topic: Shutter stock Categories (Read 5386 times)

houtze · « **on:** July 07, 2016, 20:13 »

Hello everyone,

I am new here and also very new to micro stock. I have just been accepted by Shutterstock as contributor.

I started to upload some of my photos on city landscape. I am trying to understand their categories. They have a category for building and landmarks which I can see as the closest category to my photo. And there is definitely no suitable second category. How would you guys categorise your photos if it is a sunset aerial city landscape?

Some advise be great. Thanks !

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Cheers.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2016, 20:21 »

You don't need to pick two categories, and other than rules for illustrations (which require using at least that category) you're free to pick the closest you can find.

I have to think that categories don't matter much given how awful the choices are (many photos just don't have a good fit), so pick at least one and don't worry too much if you choose Parks & Outdoors - more sunset, less city - or Buildings & Landmarks (more city and just happens to be at sunset).

Pauws99 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2016, 01:07 »

Quote from: Jo Ann Snover on July 07, 2016, 20:21

You don't need to pick two categories, and other than rules for illustrations (which require using at least that category) you're free to pick the closest you can find.

I have to think that categories don't matter much given how awful the choices are (many photos just don't have a good fit), so pick at least one and don't worry too much if you choose Parks & Outdoors - more sunset, less city - or Buildings & Landmarks (more city and just happens to be at sunset).

I pick two often Parks and Outdoor in addition but I really wonder how many buyers search by category seems an archaic way of doing things these days

Mantis · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2016, 18:37 »

I still reflect on Peter at SF who stated that categories don't do anything and that's why he didn't integrate them into his site after leaving StockXpert. So I don't place a lot of emphasis on categories, pick one then move on.

Rinderart · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2016, 20:21 »

I pick one and no matter what the other is I click Background...LOL

Minsc · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2016, 20:43 »

Quote from: Rinderart on July 08, 2016, 20:21

I pick one and no matter what the other is I click Background...LOL

That's useful for photos most of the time. If it's not...Miscellaneous is always my favorite backup.

Justanotherphotographer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2016, 03:15 »

Quote from: Jo Ann Snover on July 07, 2016, 20:21

You don't need to pick two categories, and other than rules for illustrations (which require using at least that category) you're free to pick the closest you can find.

I have to think that categories don't matter much given how awful the choices are (many photos just don't have a good fit), so pick at least one and don't worry too much if you choose Parks & Outdoors - more sunset, less city - or Buildings & Landmarks (more city and just happens to be at sunset).

There's a tick box for illustrations now so no need to pick a particular category