Can Stock Photo

Can Stock Photo is a website that allows you to upload pictures, which can then be sold to be downloaded.  That is of course if you are accepted as a contributor and your pictures are accepted.  The website goes on to say that they service clients from individuals to small businesses to major television networks.  If your pictures are sold/downloaded then you get a 50% commission.  This could equate to anywhere from $1.00 to $2.50 depending on the size of the download.  Unless of course the individual downloading your picture has purchased a subscription to Can Stock Photo.  Then you only get $.25.  When and if you make $50.00, you can ask for payment through Paypal.  Otherwise, you have to wait until you make $100.00.  Then you can ask for a check.

The process of becoming a contributor was a little more involved then I thought it would be.  First, you have to become a member of Can Stock Photo.  Then there is an actual contributor application that needs to be filled out online.  I also had to submit three pictures for their evaluation.

To become a member I had to submit my name, address, phone number, email address, and a password.  They then sent me an email to confirm my email address.  I went to my email and clicked on the link to confirm my email.  I was then directed to my new member account.  This is where I found the contributor application.  The application starts with wanting to know your experience.  Luckily, novice was a choice from the drop down menu.  Then I had to tell them what equipment I use and how many mega pixels it has.  They also wanted to know whether I work with other agencies and whether I have a portfolio.  Of course, I answered no.  Finally, I had to submit three pictures for their review.  After the pictures were chosen I clicked the submit button.  I received an immediate message that my application was being reviewed and I would hear from them within 24 hours.  After about an hour I received an email from them stating that I was approved to contribute.  I must say I was a little surprised as the more I worked on this, the more I thought I wasn't qualified.

Now that I was a contributor, I needed to give them a little more information on the three pictures I originally sent as a part of my application.  This was to get them approved for sale.  I would have thought this was a part of the application process, but it was not.  So, I named each picture, described each picture, and tagged each picture with keywords.  I then submitted these pictures for approval.  I again was told this would take some time.  I checked the next day and only one of my pictures was approved for sale.

Not approved.  "Uneven light"



Not approved.  "Image does not meet our current content submission standards."  I'm thinking it's a little too sexual for them.



Approved

Well, I guess I can start making money on Can Stock Photo now.  I think it would be best if I submit more photos for approval.  I'm just not sure if I have more pictures that are up to their standards.  I will let you know how it goes.