Category “Tutorials”

The Dos and Don’ts of Uploading Images to Pixels in Colour

Dos

  1. To get the most out of your membership on Pixels in Colour, we encourage you to upload images regularly.
  2. All images uploaded should be of high quality and high resolution (at least 800 x 600). If you need a little help determining which types of stock photos perform the best, check out our article on Examples of Stock Photography that Perform Well.
  3. Specify how you would like to license your photos. You can learn more about the different types of licenses available here: What is the Difference Between A Commercial and Editorial License?
  4. Be sure to upload a Model Release form for every identifiable person in an image.

Don’ts

  1. As specified in our Terms and Conditions, all photos uploaded to Pixels in Colour should not be sold (or offered for free) on other stock photography websites.
  2. Please do not upload images that do not belong to you; doing so will result in your membership being revoked.
  3. Do not upload photos that depict anyone in a deplorable or negative light. Images that are vulgar in nature or feature any nudity will not be approved.

Happy snapping!

How Can I Become a Pixels in Color Content Creator?

We here at Pixels in Colour want to tap in to all of the diverse talent out in the world. As such, we are constantly searching for new Content Creators to add to the team. If you’re interested in selling your original images on our website, simply follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Select ‘Become a Contributor’ on the home page.

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Step 2: Complete all of the fields on the ‘Content Creator Registration’ page.

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Step 3: Once you have entered all of your information, select ‘Submit’. Your application will then be reviewed by a Pixels in Colour administrator and you will be notified via email once a decision has been made.

Special Note: Please be sure to check out our Terms and Conditions before applying. Happy snapping!

When is A Model Release Required?

A Model Release is required whenever there is an identifiable person in a photograph. Without a Model Release, these types of images cannot be licensed for commercial use.

To help you determine which images do and do not require a Model Release, we’ve included a few examples below:

Model Release NOT required:

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Model Release required:

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Please be advised that these are simple guidelines. Each and every photo uploaded to Pixels in Colour will be inspected and judged on an individual basis. To stay on the safe side (and out of legal trouble!), we’d recommend obtaining a Model Release for all images that feature a person (one for EACH person captured in the photo).

Examples of Stock Photography That Perform Well

Unfortunately, not all stock photography was created equal. As such, there are certain images that will perform far better than others. We’ve provided the following examples to help get you going in the right direction and hopefully increase your number of sells.

People Photography

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Animals

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Authentic Photography

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Nature

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Silhouettes

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Creative Photography
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Desktop/Stationary

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Food

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