FreePhotoMarket - Frequently Asked Questions


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General Questions

What is stock photography?
Instead of assigning your own photographers, stock photography is a set of ready-to-use photos for subscribers who purchased the rights to use them. With digital stock photography, you get to see the final photo even before you are granted the rights to use them and these photos can be licensed immediately. The cost for stock photography, especially royalty-free photos are much lower compared to assignment photography. Stock photography saves you model, photographer, location, props, art direction and editing costs.
What is Royalty-Free?
Royalty-Free Digital Stock Photography is a concept where user of the photos does not have to pay any royalty for repeated use of the photos. The buyer does not own the copyright of the photos but have purchased the rights to use the photos legally without additional fees or interruption from the retailer. These photos cannot be sold or transferred but it offers a wide range of benefits; mainly lower pricing and convenience.

General FreePhotoMarket Questions

What is FreePhotoMarket?
Please read the FreePhotoMarket about page to learn more about FreePhotoMarket.
I'd like to use an photo I found on FreePhotoMarket. How do I do that?
If you like to buy an photo from the FreePhotoMarket website please take the following steps:
  1. Browse to the photo you like to buy.
  2. Choose your desired license (see License Agreement).
  3. Click the 'buy' button.
  4. Login to the website or in case you are a new user register for a new account.
  5. Click the 'buy now' button and follow the payment procedure. You can either pay with your Paypal account or (if you don't have a Paypal account) pay by creditcard on the Paypal website.
  6. After Payment you will be redirected back to the FreePhotoMarket website. You can also come back later and login again.
  7. Browse to My purchases.
  8. Click the download button.
I'd like to sell my photos on FreePhotoMarket. How do I do that?
If you like to sell your photos on the FreePhotoMarket website please take the following steps:
  1. You need a Paypal account. If you don't have one you can get it at www.paypal.com.
  2. Register to FreePhotoMarket as a photographer.
  3. Login to the website.
  4. Upload your photos.
  5. Describe your photos and activate them at the activate page.
That's all.
What are the rules for using FreePhotoMarket?
Please read our Terms of Use to find out everything you need to know about what is allowed at FreePhotoMarket and what is not.
How does anyone go to a page to view the overall work of a peticular artist?
You can view the userpage by clicking the username on the image page (behind 'copyright').

Customer Questions

How do I download a photo?
Log in to FreePhotoMarket and open the "My purchases" page. This page gives a list of photos you have paid for. Behind every photo there is a download button. Click it and the download will start.
Why can I only pay with Paypal?
Transactions of photos are between photographer and buyer directly without interfering of FreePhotoMarket. This is only possible when photographer and buyer both use the same payment method. FreePhotoMarket has chosen to use Paypal for these transactions. You can register at Paypal for an account or you can directly pay by creditcard at the Paypal site.
For how long can I download my purchases?
As long as the photo is on the FreePhotoMarket website plus 2 weeks at a minimum. If a photo is deleted from the website it will be available for downloads for 2 weeks longer at a minimum.
What does the search function search in?
The search function does search in the photo id, description and keywords fields of the photos.

Photographer questions

How many photos can I upload?
What counts is the number of photos you have in sale. If you have a maximum of 10 photos, your sale limit is reached when you have 10 photos in sale. If you then delete for instance 2 photos you can upload 2 others.
Is there a limit on the number of photos I can have in sale?
Yes, the amount of photos you can have in sale depends on the subscriptions you have bought. Please visit our prices page for more information.
How many photos can I have in sale for free?
The first 10 photos you have in sale at FreePhotoMarket are for free. If you like to have more photos for sale at FreePhotoMarket you can buy one or more subscriptions. Please visit our prices page for the subscription prices.
Can I pay to sell more of my photos on FreePhotoMarket?
Yes. If you like to have more photos for sale at FreePhotoMarket you can buy one or more subscriptions. Please visit our prices page for the subscription prices.
Can I freely choose the price of my photo?
Yes, you are free to choose your price. We recommend to look what others ask for their photos.
Can I always change the price of my photo?
Yes, you are free to change the price whenever you want.
Does FreePhotoMarket calculate a fee?
No, FreePhotoMarket does not calculate a fee.
Why do I need a Paypal account?
Transactions of photos are between photographer and buyer directly without interfering of FreePhotoMarket. The buyer of your photo will pay you at your Paypal account.
Why should I become a verified Paypal user?
Having Verified Paypal status provides these benefits:
  1. Increased security.
  2. More buyer and seller confidence because your Verified status shows other account holders that you have passed PayPal's security checks.
I have a verified Paypal status but my userpage says not, what can I do?
Browse to your account page and click the "check my account" button.
How do I upload my photos?
First you need a FreePhotoMarket Photographer account. If you don't have one please register as a photographer to the site.
  1. Log in to FreePhotoMarket and open the upload photos page.
  2. Click the browse button, choose your files to upload and click the upload button. You can also choose to upload your files by browser upload, just click the browser upload tab.
  3. Before your photo is visible for others you have to activate it. You can activate your photos at the specific photo page or at the activate photos page.
Can I put a watermark on my photos or is it done by FreePhotoMarket?
After you have uploaded your photo a watermark will automatically be added by FreePhotoMarket.
Are there limits on file sizes and photo sizes for uploads?
Yes. The maximum allowed file size is 8 Mb and the minimum required photo size is 4 Megapixels.
Are there limits on file types for uploads?
Yes. The limit is visible at the upload page.
Can I access my original photos?
No, you can not.
Can I delete my photos?
Yes, you can delete your photos at the photo page of the specific photo.
Can I replace my photos and keep the description and tags and stuff?
No, when you like to replace your photo you have to upload the new photo and delete the old one. Of course you can first upload the new photo and copy the desired field information from the old photo.
What are keywords?
Keywords are labels that you add to a photo to make it easier to find for others.
Can I point others towards a page that's mine in FreePhotoMarket?
Yes, every user has his/hers own userpage. The link to your user page is: http://www.freephotomarket.com/userpage.php?username=your user name.

For instance if your username is fred, the link will be: http://www.freephotomarket.com/userpage.php?username=fred.

You can use this link to lead buyers to your photos. For instance you can put this link on your homepage.
Am I allowed to promote my photos?
Yes, you can promote your photos as much as you like.
Is there a limit on the number of keywords I can add to a photo?
No, but there is a limit on the number of characters. We have limit the number of characters in order to prevent the site from keyword spamming.

Your Account

I forgot my password!!
Click the "forgot password" link on the login page and fill in your email address. You will receive an email with a link. Just follow the link and you will be able to fill in a new password.

On the FreePhotoMarket website

I have concerns about something I've seen on the site. What can I do?
You can contact us to give us feedback if you come across something or someone on FreePhotoMarket that is causing you concern. When you send us your report, we need as much detail as you can give us (like links to photos or links to an account). We will review against the Terms of Use, and take appropriate action as required.
I have a great idea for the FreePhotoMarket site! How can I suggest it?
Of course we like to get your feedback on FreePhotoMarket, especially when you have a great idea. Please visit the comment on the site page to give us feedback.
Can I have HTML in my posts on the FreePhotoMarket website?
No, that's not allowed.
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