What happens after I pass the contributor exam?

Once you pass the DepositPhotos Contributor exam:

• Your approved exam files will move to Seller's Menu → Unfinished Files. 

You will need to add relevant keywords and descriptions for each of your files before submitting them. Once you have added key words and descriptions and sent your files for review, they will move from the Unfinished Files folder to the Pending folder. After a successful review, your files will be moved to the Online folder, making them available for search and purchase by our customers.

If your file includes people, you must upload a model release for each person depicted in the photo. These releases should be added to the Unfinished Files folder. You can either use one of our provided forms or upload your own model release form.

For adult models, use the Adult Model Release form, and for minor models, use the Minor Model Release form.

If your file contains private property, you will need to submit a Property Release.

To upload more files, follow these simple steps: Go to the Seller's Menu -> Select File Uploader. From there, you can start uploading additional files to your account.

If you don’t pass, the notification will stay in your account for 14 days, after which you can retake the exam. For more guidance, check the Contributor Program section.