- Your message has been sent to our contributor support team. Our aim is to provide a response within 10 business days.
- Latest version of this game (com.contributor) New Contributor by Getty Images app for existing Getty Images and iStock contributors – View Shoot Briefs and submit creative still photography in response – Submit any other creative stills images you have – Attach model and/or property releases to applicable images – Review your previous creative stills submissions.
Getty Images found at Gettyimages.com is a stock photography company that claims to pay people (or contributors) to upload photos, and provide loyalty-free images to bloggers, businesses and internet users around the web. Getty Images was started in 1995 in Seattle, WA by founders Mark Getty and Jonathan Klein on its way to becoming a stock.
Earlier this year Getty Images launched ESP, their new submission and community platform for Getty Images and iStock contributors. And now they just released Contributor by Getty Images, a new app for mobile devices that merges with ESP and allows to upload files directly from your phone to the agencies.
While for now it's solely for photos and has certain limitations in functionality, company says the app is in development and new updates are in the roadmap.
Like this, they are giving contributors to both Getty Images and iStock's contributors the chance to simplify their workflow by starting, finishing or completing their submission process on the go. The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
What You Can Do with Contributor by Getty Images App
The new app, which is available for both iOS and Android platforms, lets you complete the submission process for photos from shooting to submitting directly with your mobile device. Here's a quick roundup of its features:
- Shoot, upload and submit for RF (Royalty Free) photos
- Contribute to briefs, iStock or Getty Images Creative RF collections
- Import photos to mobile device to submit them
- Add model and property releases
- Start submission via desktop and complete on mobile, or vice versa
- Review submissions done with either the app, desktop platform, or third party service
This makes for a simple yet useful tool to add to your contributor workflow. It's significantly useful if you are into mobile photography, since you can handle the whole process from creation to submission all in one location. But it's also great to seize spare time and manage your contributions from your phone or tablet.
How to Use It
This app is in connection with the ESP platform. To use it, you must download it, install it and log in to your iStock or Getty Images contributor account using the same login and password you use for ESP. Simple as that!
Keep in mind that in the case of iOS, Contributor is replacing the existent Moment app. Refer to Getty's FAQ to learn more about this.
What You Can't Do with This App Yet
There are some considerable limitations at this point. For one, the app only handles photos. No illustrations, no video, nor any other media type. On the other hand, it works for RF images only, so you cannot submit Editorial nor RM (Rights Managed) photos with this app as of yet.
Another downturning point is the app does not allow for model or property release creation, only lets you manage the documents you already have. Finally, while it lets you manage both your Getty Images and iStock accounts, it only works for one at the time. If you contribute to both marketplaces, you must log in and out from one to the other.
However, this app has just been released, and Getty Images already stated they will be working in adding support for more media types and content.
You can learn more details on their FAQ section here.
Get Contributor by Getty Images and Submit Photos on The Go
You can download Contributor by Getty at the iTunes App Store or Google Play. It works for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android devices respectively.
Are you going to try and submit your mobile shots using this app? Let us know how it works for you!
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ABOUT GETTY IMAGES AND ISTOCK
Getty Images and iStock serve over 1.5 million customers in more than 200 countries. As the industry leader, we have the largest global distribution network – giving you greater opportunities to have your content seen and licensed around the world.
We work with a community of over 200,000 talented contributors, from beginners to full-time professional artists. Our photographers, filmmakers, and illustrators help our customers across the globe tell inspiring stories through imagery.
HOW DO I APPLY?
We only accept applications through the Contributor by Getty Images app.Apply in 3 steps:
- Download Contributor by Getty Images from the App Store or Google Play
- Upload 3 to 6 sample images, illustrations, or videos (via YouTube links)
- We'll review your samples and let you know if you're accepted to either Getty Images or iStock by Getty Images.
Contributor By Getty Images App
You must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Once your application has been accepted through our Contributor app, we’ll send you an invitation to join Getty Images or iStock as a contributor.
After you become a contributor, our editors review the images, illustrations, or videos you submit to ensure they meet the requirements before making them available online for customers to see and license.
View the Basic Contributor FAQs
HOW DOES IT WORK?
When our customers find the imagery they want, they purchase a license that allows them to download your file for their personal or commercial purposes (based on the terms of the content license agreement).
Customers can use your imagery in advertising, marketing, apps, websites, social media, TV and film, presentations, newspapers, magazines, books, and product packaging, among hundreds of other uses.
HOW MUCH CAN I EARN?
For each license a customer purchases, contributors earn a royalty, which is a percentage of the price paid by the customer.
Earnings can differ, but, the more content you have in your portfolio that customers need, the more opportunities you'll have to gain earnings.
WHAT SHOULD I SHOOT?
We make it easy for contributors to shoot what customers need most – which leads to more downloads and better revenue opportunities. As a contributor, you'll have access to our creative briefs, which describe content our customers want.
Our most popular content depicts many concepts: togetherness, innovation, love, and collaboration, to name a few examples. Think about the stories your content can help illustrate. The more universal their appeal, the more likely it is that your content will be in demand.
DO YOUR RESEARCH
Make sure the content you submit doesn't contain copyrighted or trademarked materials. Getty Images will not accept content that's a violation of the exclusive rights of a creator.
This also includes less obvious elements present in a file – branded clothes, logos on drinks and food, technology brands, etc. When shooting, make sure they're not visible or, retouch your content to remove logos.
MODEL AND PROPERTY RELEASES
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A release is required for all content that includes recognizable people or properties.
You must have written permission from an individual or property owner allowing the use of that person's likeness or property (for example, a private home, a place of business) for commercial purposes. It is also common, that many places which require ticketed access (zoos, museums, sporting events) do not permit shooting for commercial reasons without consent.
DO I RETAIN COPYRIGHT OF MY WORK?
Absolutely! We license your content to global customers on your behalf and you retain the copyright.
WHERE WE STAND
At Getty Images and iStock, we believe in the power of imagery to move the world.
We strongly support and champion intellectual property advocacy and protection, take pride in our partnerships with outstanding organizations, and offer grants to talented people who continue to challenge norms and drive our industry forward.
Download the Contributor by Getty Images app to start submitting your creative content today.
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