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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 2108 |
Anyone with a keen eye for a unique photo can become a contributing member of the KeyImagery community, however we only accept quality-based photography for inclusion in our stock catalogue. We carefully review each image received and check it f... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 2396 |
Before uploading your photography files, please look carefully at them and make sure they fit within the following requirements and specifications. Images submitted that don't follow the rules below will be declined. |
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Published: 17/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1406 |
To keep the quality of the images in our catalogue at the highest standard, we have created a list of criteria on which your images will be reviewed apon. Before you upload your files, please make sure that they do not contain any of the following problem... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1770 |
Lighting plays a major role in taking a quality photo. Common problems that can happen include under exposure, over exposure, reflections (from lights or flash), harsh shadows (from a built-in flash), lens flare and purple fringing. |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1658 |
Noise and distortion are two of the most common reasons that images are declined by the Media Managers. Both of these faults are generally only noticeable when viewing images on screen at 100-200% so please have a good close look over every inch of y... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1585 |
Most designers have the ability to apply creative filters and effects to images themselves using image editing software, so submitting an image to KeyImagery that already has dramatic effects applied to it can sometimes deter prospective pu... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1552 |
Photographs of objects on white backgrounds can be some of the most useful images to designers as they are easily placed and manipulated when designing. When shooting subjects on a white background, some photo editing will need to take place to make ... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1480 |
Multiple images of the same subject on unique angles or in series are welcome, provided that the images do not appear too similar. Multiple colour versions or black and white versions of the same image are not needed as designers can easily change th... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1493 |
After uploading, you are responsible for giving each of your images 'metadata' in the form of a title and description. These metadata fields are very important for the search algorithm and other aspects on the site, and are required. The key to good title... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1675 |
In addition to adding Title and Description metadata, you are also responsible for providing a list of keywords for each of your images. Keywords are search 'tags' you feel will help designers and buyers find your image in the catalogue. Keywords, combine... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1652 |
All photographs where an identifiable human face is present, as the subject of the image, will usually require a model release, and some buildings and most works of art/sculptures will usually require a property release. There are exceptions however so th... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1951 |
Looking through the KeyImagery site, you'll notice we get a lot of certain types of pictures. There is nothing wrong with these pictures - they are just common and we get a lot of them. A sure fire way to increase your earnings is to provid... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 1929 |
To help demonstrate the type of imagery we approve and prefer on KeyImagery, we have created this document full of real world examples. For each example, we show you why we like the image and why the image is suitable for stock photography. |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 2823 |
To help demonstrate the type of imagery we decline and don't want on KeyImagery, we have created this document full of real world examples. For each example, we show you why we do not like the image and why the image is not suitable for stock photography.... |
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Published: 01/01/2007 12 PM | Viewed: 941 |
Once you've been approved as a KeyImagery Photography Contributor you can start uploading your images to sell. Here is an overview of the uploading and approval process that each of your images will need to go through. |
