Istockphoto Full Review
Before using iStockpohoto, it is important to consider its capabilities.
- On the main page of this site you can use the built-in search. This is a good option to search for photos on different topics. For example, nature, mountains, waterfalls, people.
- Image search through computer. In the search itself, there is a camera icon. By clicking on it, you can upload a photo from your computer to a photo bank and find similar pictures from it.
- Wide selection of high quality images which can be used by webmasters for their presentations and websites. They are available on the service in high quality resolution.
- You can create your account on the service. You can register there to sell photos on iStockphoto and earn money via the Internet. It is possible to watch, listen, download video and audio. On iStockphoto, short videos are available for viewing and downloading. There is also music that can be found in the "Audio" section.
Istockphoto service has a paid subscription system. Using it, you will get unlimited access to the service and can easily download pictures, video, audio and other vector graphics of the service to your computer.
Pricing
Before using iStockphoto, it is important to know what the cost of its services is. It has several tariff plans. At a monthly rate, this service costs $24, and $298 for a year. The annual rate will save you some money. You can pay $14 per month and $178 per year. It will allow you to download an unlimited number of photos, videos and audios. You can also buy credit packs and use them sparingly. 3 credits will cost you $9.99, 6 credits - $59.99, 18 credits - $170.
For Authors
You can earn money by selling photos, illustrations, videos, audio on iStockphoto. Use the instructions that will help you with this:- go through a free registration on the service to create an account in it;
- decide on the photos, video or audio that you will sell on the service. For example, holiday photos, family pictures and so on;
- upload images according to its requirements, which can be found on the website;
- prepare a portfolio of your photos. If you are an artist or a photographer, it will be easier for you to make high-quality images and add them to iStockphoto. It is recommended to take 100-200 portfolio photos for buyers to gather attention;
- pass the service test. During the exam, your uploaded photos will be checked by moderators. If 7 out of 10 photos are accepted from you, then you can safely start working on the service. In the worst case, you will have to upload other images there;
- withdraw money from iStockphoto. The minimum withdrawal amount from the photo bank is $100. They can be withdrawn to through Paypal or Skrill payment systems.
