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'''Stocksy United''', also referred to as '''Stocksy''' or '''Stocksy United Photography''', is a [[Victoria, British Columbia]] based [[Cooperative]] that accepts and provides [[Royalty-free]] [[stock photography]]. Stocksy uses a curated editing approach to select useful and authentic photos.<ref name=CNET>{{cite news|last=CNET|title=Stocksy aims to bring the soul back into stock photography|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576184-93/stocksy-aims-to-bring-the-soul-back-into-stock-photography/|accessdate=23 April 2013}}</ref> The co-op differs from other stock photography firms by its stated focus on fair pay and creating sustainable careers for it's members.<ref name=FastCompany>{{cite news|last=FastCompany|title=Istockphoto Creator Bruce Livingstone Takes a Second Stab at Stock Photos|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/3007439/tech-forecast/istockphoto-creator-bruce-livingstone-takes-second-stab-stock-photos|accessdate=23 April 2013}}</ref> |
'''Stocksy United''', also referred to as '''Stocksy''' or '''Stocksy United Photography''', is a [[Victoria, British Columbia]] based [[Cooperative]] that accepts and provides [[Royalty-free]] [[stock photography]]. Stocksy uses a curated editing approach to select useful and authentic photos.<ref name=CNET>{{cite news|last=CNET|title=Stocksy aims to bring the soul back into stock photography|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576184-93/stocksy-aims-to-bring-the-soul-back-into-stock-photography/|accessdate=23 April 2013}}</ref> The co-op differs from other stock photography firms by its stated focus on fair pay and creating sustainable careers for it's members.<ref name=CNET /><ref name=FastCompany>{{cite news|last=FastCompany|title=Istockphoto Creator Bruce Livingstone Takes a Second Stab at Stock Photos|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/3007439/tech-forecast/istockphoto-creator-bruce-livingstone-takes-second-stab-stock-photos|accessdate=23 April 2013}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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==Contributors== |
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Achieving membership into the cooperative is a two step process. Interested [[artist]]s request a [[portfolio review]] using Stocksy's Call to Artists webpage. Successful artists are contacted with an invitation to apply which involves submitting full resolution sample images for review. Alternatively, photographers can participate in periodic [[social media]] assignments to win an invitation. Accepted members license images and receive 50% commission on sales and year end profit sharing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Digital Photography Review|title=iStockphoto founder launches Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photo service|url=http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/03/27/iStockphoto-founder-launches-stocksy-artist-owned-stock-photo-service|accessdate=23 April 2013}}</ref> |
Achieving membership into the cooperative is a two step process. Interested [[artist]]s request a [[portfolio review]] using Stocksy's Call to Artists webpage. Successful artists are contacted with an invitation to apply which involves submitting full resolution sample images for review. Alternatively, photographers can participate in periodic [[social media]] assignments to win an invitation. Accepted members license images and receive 50% commission on sales and year end profit sharing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Digital Photography Review|title=iStockphoto founder launches Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photo service|url=http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/03/27/iStockphoto-founder-launches-stocksy-artist-owned-stock-photo-service|accessdate=23 April 2013}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External |
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* [http://www.stocksy.com/ Official website] |
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* [http://www.stocksy.com/calltoartists/ Call to Artists] |
* [http://www.stocksy.com/calltoartists/ Call to Artists] |
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* [http://blog.stocksy.com/blog/2013/4/11/assignment-mothers-day Example Assignment Contest] |
* [http://blog.stocksy.com/blog/2013/4/11/assignment-mothers-day Example Assignment Contest] |
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Revision as of 02:42, 30 April 2013
Stocksy United, also referred to as Stocksy or Stocksy United Photography, is a Victoria, British Columbia based Cooperative that accepts and provides Royalty-free stock photography. Stocksy uses a curated editing approach to select useful and authentic photos.[1] The co-op differs from other stock photography firms by its stated focus on fair pay and creating sustainable careers for it's members.[1][2]
History
Stocksy United publicly launched on March 25, 2013.[1] It was started by iStockphoto founder Bruce Livingstone.[3] At the time of launch, Stocksy had about 220 contributing photographers, with plans to grow to approximately 500 photographers in it's first year.[1]
Contributors
Achieving membership into the cooperative is a two step process. Interested artists request a portfolio review using Stocksy's Call to Artists webpage. Successful artists are contacted with an invitation to apply which involves submitting full resolution sample images for review. Alternatively, photographers can participate in periodic social media assignments to win an invitation. Accepted members license images and receive 50% commission on sales and year end profit sharing.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d CNET. "Stocksy aims to bring the soul back into stock photography". Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ FastCompany. "Istockphoto Creator Bruce Livingstone Takes a Second Stab at Stock Photos". Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ TechCrunch. "iStockphoto Founder Returns To Stock Photography With Stocksy, A Co-op That Puts Artists (And Quality) Before Profits". Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ Digital Photography Review. "iStockphoto founder launches Stocksy, an artist-owned stock photo service". Retrieved 23 April 2013.
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