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Annie Spratt

Nicole Simmen

Frequently asked questions from Unsplash+ contributors

Contributing to Unsplash+ FAQ

The reasons why you should become an Unsplash+ contributor

Why should I join Unsplash+?

What's the difference between Unsplash and Unsplash+?

How is submitting to Unsplash’s open library different than submitting to Unsplash+?

General

Do I need to be a contributor to Unsplash’s open library to apply for Unsplash+?

The steps in becoming an Unsplash+ contributor

How can I contribute to Unsplash+?

How can I apply to Unsplash+?

What we are looking for in an Unsplash+ contributor

What requirements would photographers need to be accepted?

Do you have to create a certain number of images to participate in the Unsplash+ program?

Do I need to commit to a certain number of shoots to participate?

The minimum age requirement for Unsplash+

Is there an age requirement to participate in Unsplash+?

What you can do if your Unsplash+ application was rejected.

My application was not accepted, can I re-apply?

Applying to Unsplash+

The types of content currently accepted on Unsplash+.

What can I submit to Unsplash+?

Steps on how to curate your shoot before submitting to a creative brief

How to curate your submission

Contributing to both Unsplash and Unsplash+

Can I submit to Unsplash’s open library and Unsplash+?

If my images are rejected from Unsplash+, could I submit them to Unsplash’s open library?

A walkthrough of selecting a brief, uploading, attaching releases, and next steps

How to Upload to Unsplash+

Upload a model or property release with your submission

How to use the release uploader

This article describes how to access the submissions dashboard, and a guide on what rejection reasons mean

Your Submissions Dashboard

Learn how to successfully annotate different aspects of your content and maximize your content's searchability

How to Title, Describe and Tag your content

The submissions review period for Unsplash+

How long will it take for my photos to be evaluated?

Is there a limit to how many images I can submit?

Submissions

What is the payment structure?

Do you get royalties on your Unsplash+ images?

Do I get royalties?

Payment

Where to find Model and Property Releases, and how to properly fill them out.

Model and Property Release Overview

What is a model release?

This article applies only to Unsplash+ submissions

When do I need to get a model release?

What is a property release?

When do I need to get a property release?

Create a single document with a model or property release and their reference image

How to add an image to a SignNow model or property release

What if there are multiple people in the photo, do I need a release for each?

If the individual/subject in the photo is a child, do I need to get a parent or guardian to sign?

Do I need to get the property owner to sign the release, can it be someone who rents the space?

Where to find model and property releases

How do I get a release?

What is a ‘visual reference’?

Model and Property Releases

How can I avoid copyright infringement in my photos?

Commonly 'missed' IP issues

Intellectual Property

What is the Unsplash+  License?

Who owns the rights to the image?

Can you sell your Unsplash+ images on another platform?

Will I be able to resell my images?

Can I remove an image that is published on Unsplash+?

Deleting an Unsplash account as an Unsplash+ contributor

What happens if I close my Unsplash account and am an Unsplash+ contributor?

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