[creativeii]

Recently i had submitted some images of a cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, match in Dubai. All the images got rejected, and the reason was Not Approved: you must obtain credentials, if obtained, please submit credentials for events
Now is this a new requirement for Event Editorial Images?
If yes where do we get the credentials, we buy the ticket and go to watch match. And if we have one where do I upload them.?

Please help.................

[peteklinger]

Apparently the answer is yes, you need proof. I haven't figured out what they want and haven't been asked, but I haven't sent an event photo lately.

I'm not sure I want to get into the whole how to and everything, but if you are working media, you'll have credentials issued by the venue or the people running the event.

Buying a ticket doesn't give you the right to sell images.

The part I don't understand is if it's editorial, why would someone need credentials. It's news, and that's all that needs to happen.

There must be something going on or changing for agencies to ask for credentials when news should be editorial and free of restrictions.

Being in the US and all the 1st amendment rights may not hold true in other countries, so that could be what I'm missing, since I'm thinking my own situation. That might not be the same for all International situations.

[mauijon]

I think some events have their own authorised photographers and they issue credentials for these and some freelancers. So you need credentials for these events. Not all events have this requirement.

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[aksshutterstock]

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[warrenprice]

I've been shooting motorcycle races for more than 30 years. I spread my images over multiple media outlets with no particular "boss." They know me. I represent ME. My images from ONE race may appear in MANY magazines. That has been enough for Shutter Stock in the past.

I also post my own blog about motorcycle racing (and photography in general.)

http://www.warrenpricephotography.com/category/motocross/

Will I no longer be allowed to offer motorsports images to ShutterStock?

[mait1980]

How do you submit credentials? Just email the credentials to review@shutterstock.com? Do I have to give them my Shutterstock Submitter No.?

I've written to both submission team and reviewer asking how to submit credentials and asking a few questions, but no one has gotten back to me yet.

[myu]

Hi mait1980,

I encountered the same problem as you as well.

Last month I submitted photos from PUBLIC events. They were rejected with the same reasons "Not Approved: you must obtain credentials, if obtained, please submit credentials for events".

I find it quite puzzling. Under FAQ, the requirement for Editorial Pictures is "http://submit.shutterstock.com/faq.mhtml#What are the requirements for editorial content?"
There isnt a CLEAR statement that you need credentials. Pictures are only required to be newsworthy. How is it possible that pictures from other photographers are accepted without credentials while some of us are being rejected? Is there some sort of biasedness?

Also, after the rejection of the photos, I emailed to reviewer@shutterstock.com asking what exactly credentials they are looking, I was ignored. TWICE. 24th and 27th April 2012.

Not only that, I applied for credentials through the Red Carpet Program. My credentials was approved. When I submitted the photos, the reviewer rejected my photos, stating that I do not have the credentials.

Are all reviewers trained to give same standard (wihout any biasedness/double-standard)? Why are reviewers not professional enough to reply emails promptly (my emails are ignored for one mth and still counting).

I hope Shutterstock staff can help me with this issue.

Editorial pictures, when not approved on time, will have critical impact on sales as they are time-critical.

It is also very frustrating after editting and tagging more than 100+ photos and your photos are rejected. Due to a mistake on the reviewer's part when you DO have the credentials.

[itanium]

I think what Myu brought up has a point. Anthony said Shutterstock needs the assurance for events covered at private property. What Myu is submitting is in public venue, open to all. How then is he/she going to get credentials for such photos?

The idea of editorial photos should be the ability to sell the photos with limited rights, covering news worthy events. If the photos are taken in public events, open to all, why should Shutterstock then impose this additional ridiculous restriction? It is not always possible to get credentials or Red Carpet press pass.

I am a seller in other stock websites, and I have not faced such problems from them before, asking for credentials. This restriction is preventing Shutterstock and its contributors to tap on editorial photos market. Event photos that are news worthy don't come everyday. If they are rejected, Shutterstock risk missing out a major pie of the business.

I think it is fair that Shutterstock should review this policy for its business sake and allow contributors to work in a less restrictive manner, else contributors and buyers will start flocking to other sites for photos. Perhaps Shutterstock can consider allowing editorial photos taken in public events, just that contributors have to state in the note that the photos are taking in public events.

Just my 2 cents worth. Thanks.

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[apotterdd]

Can someone further explain this situation to me:

About 2 years ago I applied for the Red Carpet program and was denied because I don't have people photos in my port. Is that still in effect because it seems a little biased to me. Not everyone has models in their ports but that doesn't mean that we have an inability to shoot events either.

I look forward to more insight on this.

Anita

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[apotterdd]

I don't do people photography because of lack of space and proper equipment. Just doesn't mean I don't know how to use my camera. Event situations are entirely different with regards to space and available light.

And since I don't do model photography what would I need to do find a public event to prove myself and my worth? Would that be the way I would need to go?

Let me know.

(Yeah I know this post sounded a bit snarky but it's not meant to be. I'm just sleepy.)

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