Indica | India Stock Photography

Contributor's FAQs

> Who can contribute stock photos to Indica?

Indica has now made it possible for outside contributors to sell their images. If you are a photographer with good quality images (JPEG), you can register with Indica, create your account and upload them. It is very important to go through the terms and conditions fully before you start uploading images. Once they are reviewed and approved by Indica's quality control team, they will appear on the site for sale.

> What kind of images does Indica accept?

Indica accepts any image that is shot with a minimum 3 mega pixel digital camera as long as it conforms to our quality standards. In order to sell more images you should look through the site and find out what kind of images are needed. However, there is no limitation on the number of images you can upload. It pays to do some research on the top selling contributors and their contributions and get familiar with the latest trends in the advertising industry. Right now, Indica is looking for more images as listed below.

Images of work place & people - corporate culture, team building exercises, training sessions, games etc.
Images of festivals, religious and social gatherings.
Images depicting culture, rituals, traditions, social practices etc,.
Images of sports, games and leisure activities.
Images of family holidays, theme holidays and adventure holidays.
Images of concepts using lifestyle products and material.
Images of handicrafts & artifacts and artisans/artists at work.
Images of theatre, drama, classical dance and other such art forms.
Images of children and related themes, like schools, play schools, picnics, theme parks etc.
Images of nature, wildlife, flora and fauna, forests, natural formations & phenomena.

Indica strongly urges its contributors to think creatively and differently in order to shoot images that are unique and special.

> How much does a photographer make ?

A photographer makes 30% on any of his/her images sold, as well as any of the extended license options and 35 cents on any subscription downloads.

> How do I get paid, once my images are bought?

When any of your images are bought on Indica, the set commission is credited to your account. The amount depends on the image sold, and whether it was bought with a subscription account or on a pay per purchase basis. When your account reaches $50 then you can submit a payout request using our contact form.

> When and how does the payment procedure takes place?

The contributor MUST have a PAYPAL account in order to get payed. Setting up a paypal account is quick and easy just follow this link. The payment is made when the contributor's total sales collection reaches the minimum target of $50. At this time the contributor should submit a payout request via the "Contact us" page. This makes it easy for Indica to pay the contributors substantially and with certainty.

> How long does it take for my images to be displayed?

Our staff has to monitor many images on a daily basis so it can take between 2-5 working days after uploading if the image has passed QC.

Can I delete my images if I don’t want to display/sell them anymore?

There is a "remove" option on the contributor side of the site. This will allow you to send a removal request to our staff. Once received the image will be removed from the site after 2 weeks. Any further sales made within that time will still be credited to your account.

> What formats does Indica support?

Indica accepts all images in JPEG format only.

> Will I be informed if and when my images are rejected? What are the possible reasons for rejection?

Yes. Indica maintains total transparency with its contributors on all fronts. Mostly, Indica rejects images if they do not meet the technical standards that are required for a professional quality stock image. They could be rejected if there is a lot of noise, over/under exposure, bad composition or limited marketability, which can be decided only by our editors. Please review our "Contributor Guidelines" before submitting any images for review.

> How will my images be used?

It is entirely up to the discretion of the buyers as to how to use the images. However, they are required to adhere to Indica's guidelines as laid out in the "Content License Agreement".

What language can I use to key in the keywords, captions and description?

Since your images will be viewed by prospective buyers from all over the world, it is essential to use English only. However you should also utilize common Indian words in English.

> Is exclusivity a must at Indica ? Can I sell my images elsewhere?

You are free to contribute any of your images to other sites, including the ones you have uploaded to Indica. Exclusivity is only an option at Indica for photographers.

> What should I do if I can’t log in to my account at Indica?

Ensure that your firewall is not blocking any outgoing information and your browser accepts cookies. Login information like login name and password are case sensitive, so turn the caps lock off. If the problem persists, you need to delete cache memory and internet history. You will have to contact your network administrator to ensure that the Indica site is not blocked.

> What should I do if I forget my password?

You can use the "forgot password” link on the login page. Just enter the email address you signed up with to retrieve your password. Also be sure to choose the appropriate account option in the dropdown menu (i.e subscription or contributor).