Author Topic: Stocksy - Are You Curious? Response? (Read 114363 times)

MatHayward · « **Reply #300 on:** February 27, 2013, 21:25 »

After submitting my 10 the night before last I was just rejected

meldayus · « **Reply #301 on:** February 27, 2013, 21:54 »

Bad luck Mat.

It seems that they are getting back to the people who have submitted the 10 pics quite quickly. But I wonder how many people have submitted links to their portfolios in response to Bruce's email, and how long it will take to get through all of those. I suppose it could be thousands of submissions and we might have quite a wait.... $:-\$

crashoran · « **Reply #302 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:02 »

"Bruce Livingstone and the inventor of microstock, Bruce Livingstone, invite you to be part of a brave, new idea. Stocksy is a co-operative digital licensing business, owned by its members. Together we are changing the nature of our industry — creating a sustainable marketplace, invested participation through ownership and the full distribution of all profits to our members.

We pay a 50% royalty on every transaction and at the end of each year, we pay out all the profits to our members.

See, told you it's a new idea. Come shape the future with us."

And then an option to accept the invitation

meldayus · « **Reply #303 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:03 »

Woohoo! Congrats!

luissantos84 · « **Reply #304 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:12 »

a photographer (I guess) told here that was invited also and then rejected

crashoran · « **Reply #305 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:13 »

Aw man. I thought I was in.

Guess I have to go through another round of inspection. (10 images)

meldayus · « **Reply #306 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:15 »

Yes, it seems like certain people who are already 'in' can send invites to other contributors. These aren't actually invites to join the site, but to submit 10 files for consideration. Some have been rejected after this. That's my understanding anyway, someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

meldayus · « **Reply #307 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:18 »

Quote from: crashoran on February 27, 2013, 22:13

Aw man. I thought I was in.

Guess I have to go through another round of inspection. (10 images)

Oh no! Did you receive the invite out of the blue, or did you submit your email to the Stocksy website and then reply to Bruce's email with a link to your portfolio?

crashoran · « **Reply #308 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:23 »

Quote from: meldayus on February 27, 2013, 22:18

Quote from: crashoran on February 27, 2013, 22:13
Aw man. I thought I was in.

Guess I have to go through another round of inspection. (10 images)

Oh no! Did you receive the invite out of the blue, or did you submit your email to the Stocksy website and then reply to Bruce's email with a link to your portfolio?

They sent an email asking for a link to my portfolio, and then they sent me a link to submit 10 images

meldayus · « **Reply #309 on:** February 27, 2013, 22:30 »

Quote from: crashoran on February 27, 2013, 22:23

They sent an email asking for a link to my portfolio, and then they sent me a link to submit 10 images

OK, well if they've already seen your portfolio, that must be quite positive....I assume that maybe they want to check the quality of the files close up.

BImages · « **Reply #310 on:** February 28, 2013, 00:12 »

Wow, it's all way too complicated...

enstoker · « **Reply #311 on:** February 28, 2013, 00:40 »

Or maybe he needs only 10 "partner" contributors...

Smithore · « **Reply #312 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:14 »

The fact that they look your portfolio means nothing, after, they ask you to upload 10 pictures and you are not sure to be accepted.
I wonder what they looking for ...I've sent landscape, studio people, studio object, architecture, nature, food and they rejected me.
So, if it's not the technical level, what is it??

sharpshot · « **Reply #313 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:27 »

I guess they're after the Vetta collection look? I sent them a link to my portfolio and haven't had a response yet. If I do get an invite, I'll probably spend some time doing some research and do 10 photos just for them. I've no idea if Stocksy is going to be worthwhile but it would still be nice to get in.

Petr Toman · « **Reply #314 on:** February 28, 2013, 06:04 »

If you sent link to your portfolio, and have google analytics on, just checked them. I saw a visit from BC, CA on Monday. But since then no new mail, no response. But my portf is kinda basic, I dont think I will get in. Have to work on my techniques.

ShadySue · « **Reply #315 on:** February 28, 2013, 06:25 »

I didn't apply; can't stand rejection.

Good luck to all who get in, it's sure to be an interesting and hopefully exciting venture.

StanRohrer · « **Reply #316 on:** February 28, 2013, 08:05 »

For those who have the request to see 10 images, I wonder if we should ask what sort of material is expected for review? Ask if they are reviewing technical only or if they are also critiquing subjects.

Beach Bum · « **Reply #317 on:** February 28, 2013, 08:16 »

Seems a little counterproductive to keep people in the dark about what kind of images they're looking for. The contributors who've been rejected may have very well had images in their portfolio that met the required criteria, but the secrecy surrounding that criteria may have ultimately led to rejection. Doesn't make sense to me.

Smithore · « **Reply #318 on:** February 28, 2013, 08:24 »

Quote from: Beach Bum on February 28, 2013, 08:16

Seems a little counterproductive to keep people in the dark about what kind of images they're looking for. The contributors who've been rejected may have very well had images in their portfolio that met the required criteria, but the secrecy surrounding that criteria may have ultimately led to rejection. Doesn't make sense to me.

+1 I like games, but not playing with people, it's very arrogant. I guess the contributor list is already done in advance and everything around is a masquerade.

Mantis · « **Reply #319 on:** February 28, 2013, 08:30 »

Me either. But I suspect they are taking a quick look at them and getting an idea of fit, then sending out the "send me 10" of your best email as a formal decision making action. Some of us may never hear back from them at all I suspect.

naturalmedia.es · « **Reply #320 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:45 »

A few days ago i was contact to send the links to my portfolios.
This morning I received an invitation with a link to stocksy to send 10 images.
I've send some lifestyle, sport and beauty frames, i don't know what are they looking for...
Also need to put some personal information and credit card details.
Just sent the pictures, now I'm waiting for news.
Greetings and good luck to all.

enstoker · « **Reply #321 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:48 »

You know what, my stock friends,

after reading all Your posts,
I will think twice if I send 10 pics at all.
Maybe not now.
Maybe after march 25th.
Maybe never.

Today I am singing:


Enjoy Yourself, Louis Prima ( Lastminute.com advert )

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #322 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:50 »

I agree with leaf - instead of shotgunning, you may want to wait until after the 25th to have a better idea, and it should be pretty clear then, I'd think.

Mantis · « **Reply #323 on:** February 28, 2013, 10:18 »

Looks like to be a people specialty shop.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #324 on:** February 28, 2013, 10:26 »

Quote from: Mantis on February 28, 2013, 10:18

Looks like to be a people specialty shop.

If you mean solely a lifestyle collection, I don't think I'd say that.

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