Welcome to the February PhotoShelter Newsletter!

Just a few months after our launch and the PhotoShelter Collection's growth continues to astound us. We want to keep you informed about what's happening in our rapidly expanding universe, and make sure you're aware of some exciting opportunities too.

So, take a look around, click on a few links and let us know what you think. We welcome feedback and are open to suggestions - just keep it clean!

April Showroom Images Wanted

Scour your archives and attics; we're looking for a few special images to help us celebrate Earth Day in April! The PhotoShelter Collection is going green and this is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd as a featured photographer.

We're looking for images that speak to environmental issues. To be considered, please submit your images by March 17th and they must be live by March 25th. Get the details.

PhotoShelter Goes Viral

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we launched a new way to "share the love" with the release of the PhotoShelter widget.

Now buyers can view PhotoShelter images right on their desktop! Only the best of our Editor's Choice images make it into the "official" widget. However, you can create your own, proudly display it on your website or send it to clients and friends.

And, the "Click to Buy" feature means your images can be purchased instantly in more locations. Check it out!

The Marketers Have Arrived

Tasked with promoting the virtues of PhotoShelter to buyers and our member photographers, our new sales and marketing team is burning the midnight oil on your behalf. We've launched direct and internet sales efforts, including email campaigns and banner advertising on over 35 websites that buyers use most. So, don't be surprised if your phone rings one day and we want to feature you in an upcoming campaign.

Get the details on our newest team members from Getty and American Express.

Think we're kidding about the phone call? Check this out!

Featured Photographer
M. Scott Brauer

M. Scott Brauer is an American photojournalist based in Nanjing, China. It's always interesting to see how photojournalists find an angle into a culture, and this month we loved seeing Brauer's 'way in' through kids and their pastimes. View more of his work.

We have more featured photographers in this month’s showroom. Check them out!

Build It And They Will Come

We've built the Collection and the buyers are coming... by the thousands! Among last month's sales, we can proudly include such well-known names as: Obama for President, Travel & Leisure Magazine, New York Magazine, The List (Scotland), Latina, Natural Health and several renowned advertising agencies, including Crispin Porter Bogusky.

Collaborators Unite

Help PhotoShelter evolve its keyword dictionary. Imagine a page where you can search the dictionary and suggest changes and additions. Would you find this useful? Want to be involved in its practical development? For more information or to share your comments contact our linguists.

Ratings Tune-Up

Many of you have been asking when we will re-assess photographer ratings - and we agree, it is about time! Over 300 PhotoShelter contributors will have their ratings increased on Friday 2/29. Congratulations! You will each be notified directly by email. Going forward, we are committing to review the community on a bi-monthly basis for ratings upgrades - enabling qualifying photographers to submit more images. To read up on the ratings criteria, please refer to the Learning Center.

We’re delighted by the growth we’re seeing in photographers, buyers, and most importantly, image sales. We look forward to updating you next month on how we’re innovating to make the world of commercial photography work for you. Keep those brilliant images coming.

— The PhotoShelter Team