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Literally useless
I’ve honestly gave this app a couple tries meaning three or four and I really really want to like the idea of this style app especially as a photo journalist and a photographer who has a full-time business but the problem is for me getting an image approved and l no matter what image I sent them they say that it’s either copyright ,there is noise ,it’s out of focus etc. Lol I guess this is the last tryJust to see if it would work this time but now every single image I try to upload failed. I mean how can you have noise when you’re shooting with Leica q or a 5D Mark III on L series lenses in broad daylight at ISO 100 it doesn’t happen lolShow lessmatt elkins photography
Company refuses to delete portfolio
After giving three months’ notice and removing all of their licensing rights even before that, Shuttertock still refuse to delete my portfolio, where it is easily added to a buyer’s cart.
If you’re a new contributor try Stocksy or Pond5 - they have ethics!adam_australia
Basics are good but lots of UX issues
Overall the app is a great idea. Yet, lots of problems still. Would say this is a MVP at best. 1. Let me work on more than 10 pictures at the time. 2. Let me copy keywords. 3. Let me not just save multiple at the time but also submit them all at once. UX on this is pretty disappointing. 4. App crashes frequently or tries to upload for several days (not a network issue, other apps uploading don’t have issues and tested connection) saying “starting upload...” as it is loading...for hours per picture. 5. Why can’t I change profile settings (such as payment details) in the app? It’s always opening a browser window. If I keep getting redirected to the website I can just use my browser from the start and skip the app. Please take this feedback into consideration and make some serious improvements to the app, for the benefit of you (Shutterstock) and me (user/customer). Would be very appreciated!Show lessPw95
Limited app from a greedy company
The app is limited in what it shows you. Would be good to have access to more areas of you account. It’s not really an issue for me anymore though as I’m leaving Shutterstock as a contributor after they severely cut what they payout in June 2020. If your considering being a contributor with Shutterstock, save your time and skills and use a different stock site.Show lessdavidfitzell
Photo Approval
I feel like it’s extremely difficult to get photos approved based on posterization among other reasons. Most everyone uses photo editing tools to enhance brilliance or any other defects that occur based on the fact many of these photos are currently being taken on iPhones or other smart phones which have the ability to capture great picture now a days. I understand if the photo is inferior based on megapixels but I have a hard time understanding how 80-90% of the photos are rejected for other reasons than that when I am able to sell the same photos I am providing to you which I blew up to a 20 x 30 and looked great quality wise. Thank you for your time.
Regards
LoïcShow lesslpich94
So bad
With new prices Impossible to earn good money. Horrible.M.Girr
Took contributors livelihood
Unfortunately just another money-making machine, unfortunately on the back of contributors. I couldn’t give 0 stars.Us20170
Disappointed
Not a very honest app. I can't remove my own images I uploaded or edit/access them. It states that the illustrations are wrong however the app isn't giving me back my images. It's been a few weeks now and I searched my photos online and found that someone else is selling. Please be vigilant.Lanz-Bartlett
New level system a joke
The new contributor level system is a joke. Resetting every year back down to level 1. I’ll be uploading new stuff elsewhereAcres0
Shitterstock
Starting June 1st, shutterstock cut artists earnings from $0.38 to $0.1 saying this is for good of the artists, when in fact many of the contributors will be pushed in poverty, because for most it was main income. This is immoral and unethical especially now, when is almost impossible to find new job to stay afloat. Shame on you Shutterstock!Show lessRobbedArtist
