A: You must first contact the media relations department or event promoters prior to the event or show date and ask to speak to someone in the media relations department. Explain to them that you are a registered photographer with Picture Stock Worldwide out of Toronto, Canada and that you have valid press credentials with a picture ID. Explain to them that you will be uploading your pictures during or immediately following the event to our Picture Agency Partner Websites and they will then make these images available to editorial clients worldwide.

If they permit you to shoot the event, your name will be placed on their media list for that specific event. They will then give you instructions on what to do next.

If the organization requires proof from a picture assignment editor on Picture Stock Worldwide company letterhead, we will provide a customized confirmation letter by email to the event organizer or the media relations department. A charge of $15 US per confirmation letter applies. There is no guarantee that our letter will give you access to an event however, it does help considerably in most cases. We have a 92% success rate. The $15 US fee is non-refundable once the letter has been drafted up. Please allow 1-2 business days in most cases to have your letter sent out by a photo assignment editor after we receive your request and full payment.

A copy of the letter will be CC'd (emailed) to you for your records as well.

The event organizers will have the final say and will usually advise you by phone or email if you will be permitted to cover their event. The sooner you call the event organizers prior to the event, the greater your chances will be. Some events will only be available to a limited number of photographers or media personality. Space is always limited so first come, first served is how they deal with a large number of media requests in most cases. We recommend you call or email the event organizers or the media relations department several weeks or months prior to the event taking place. For some events, you must register online only through their website.

If you are accepted, upon arriving, present your Picture Stock World Press Pass and confirm your name at the media gate with the media personnel on hand (your name should be on their list). Event organizers will also issue you one of their own event media passes in which case you would need to wear both. After registering at the media gate, you will then be permitted to the press area or gallery of the event where you would take pictures, video or report with the other media personalities.

You can request to cover an event by filling out the online form on our website.

Request to cover an event on Picture Stock company letterhead form.

A: Every Lifetime Press Pass includes a Lifetime Media Vehicle Pass with no expiry date. This pass is to be placed on your vehicle dashboard to identify yourself as a member of the media. The use of this Media Vehicle Pass is only permitted for urgent journalistic work and does not relieve the journalist from traffic regulations, fines and/or towing. Picture Stock Worldwide Inc is not liable for the journalist, equipment, personal belongings and vehicle under any circumstances.

Some venues may include designated parking for journalists. When covering breaking news where time is of the essence, some journalists may choose to park at the closest place to the event or scene in order to get the best pictures or video quickly. This Media Vehicle Pass may help identify yourself as a member of the media to your local law enforcement agency however, it is always a good idea to park legally and far away from emergency vehicles at all times.   

You can only receive a Media Vehicle Pass at the time you order or renew a World Press Pass. It cannot be ordered separately.

If you lose or have your Media Vehicle Pass stolen, please contact us for the current replacement cost and shipping fee.  

A: You can order the World Press Pass for your personal use only and not submit/upload any images or videos to our partner websites.

A: You must call the media relations department of the event you want to cover first. The Picture Stock World Press Pass will help you gain access to most events; however, it is up to the event organizers to decide who will have access. The sooner you call the event organizers prior to the event, the greater your chances will be. Some events will only be available to a limited number of photographers or media personal. Space is always limited so first come, first served is how they deal with a large number of requests in most cases. We recommend you call or email the event organizers or the media relations department several weeks or months prior to the event taking place.

A: Yes, most event outlets have dealt with Picture Stock Worldwide or one of our clients at one time or another. Event organizers are welcome to call or email us anytime to confirm any details about you. If you come across a media outlet that has not heard of us, simply tell them to visit our website to get in touch with us.    

A: Yes, you must email us your headshot picture after placing your order online. In the same email, include your full name and address so we can match it with your order. Email your picture to support@picturestock.com

A: When you are placing your order online and uploading your picture to us, your picture should be approximately 250KB - 1MB in size. It could be in any dimension size (centimeters or inches) as we will crop it to fit on your new World Press Pass perfectly.

For best results, upload or email a headshot only of yourself from the shoulders up and try to use a clean, blank white background if possible.

A: You can order a World Press Pass first and then submit your request for a media letter to be processed on Picture Stock Worldwide company letterhead after you place your order. Once we receive your World Press Pass order and your completed media request form online, we will process your order together and send you an email once your order has been completed.

A: Picture Stock Worldwide will replace a lost or stolen World Press Pass. The cost to replace a World Press Pass is $50.00 shipping included. We should have your picture on file.

A: Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all orders. If you are not happy with your purchase, simply send an email to our Email Support Center and we will provide you with an RMA Number (Return Merchandise Authorization Number.) You must return the entire package by courier to our head office in Toronto, Canada and you must provide a courier tracking number by email before shipping back your package. You must also cover the return shipping cost. Once we receive your package we will refund your payment in the same manner in which you paid within a week in most cases.   

A: If you keep any of the items that came in your package, we will deduct the value of those items you are keeping from your total refund.

A: All orders are shipped out the next business day in most cases. Orders are shipped by expedited air mail service for Canada and USPS Priority mail for orders to the USA. We also ship by FedEx overnight or by another courier but additional fees will apply. FedEx and all couriers will only deliver to a street address (No PO Box addresses).

Most orders will take approximately 5-10 business days to arrive in North America and 5-15 days for all other countries.

For North American orders, FedEx Express overnight will usually take one day but keep in mind that for example, if you order on a Monday, the order is shipped out the next business day which will be on Tuesday and you will receive it on the Wednesday in most cases. For all other countries, please allow approximately 2-4 business days for FedEx Express shipping to deliver your package depending on which country you live in.

For all FedEx and other courier shipments, we will email you your package tracking information so that you can track your package online. FedEx will also send you an email with tracking information.

For all countries outside of North America, packages will be shipped by airmail and may include tracking numbers.

For FedEx or other courier shipments, use the Contact Us form and send us an email with your complete shipping address for an exact overnight shipping rate.

A: Yes, we will send you a confirmation email once your order has been processed.

A: No. All orders must be mailed in. We do not provide pick up service since the World Press Pass is processed and shipped from our fulfilment center located in another location.

A: All online orders must include payment and shipping address information. Once you place your order, you must email us your head-shot picture. 

You can also order your World Press Pass by filling out the PDF order form and sending it by mail with a passport picture.

If you prefer, you can email your head-shot picture, shipping address and credit card details to support@picturestock.com

If sending your order by mail, simply send us an email with your head-shot picture attached and let us know that you will be sending your payment by mail (credit card number and expiry date required) so that we can match your picture with your payment when it arrives.

You can also place your credit card order by calling us at 1-855-PRESS PASS (773-7772) and sending your picture to us by email. Include your name and address in the same email so that we can match it with our order.

A: Yes, you can update your picture on your World Press Pass as often as you like. The cost is $50 USD (shipping included) each time you want to replace your picture and the new World Press Pass will have the same expiry date. You will only receive the new press pass cards and no other items. 

A: Sorry, but we do not accept C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) orders.

A: Yes, we accept PayPal. You can also pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit cards. We also accept Google Wallet and Apple Pay For mail orders, you can pay by credit card, money order, bank draft or business / personal check although business and personal checks will delay your order by 10 business days for bank clearance time.

We also accept payments by Western Union Money Transfer and Bank Wire Transfer Service although a $25 bank service fee applies to all Bank Wire Transfer transactions. Simply email us for detailed instructions if you prefer to pay this way.

A: All prices are in US funds. Please make sure to include the GST/HST as well if you live in Canada.

A: You must be 16 years of age in order to buy and use a Picture Stock World Press Pass.

A: Yes, send us an email or use the Contact Us page and we will let you know how to order a replacement World Press Pass pouch, the current cost, and the shipping fee.  

A: The best and fastest way to get in touch with us is to send an email to our Email Support Staff through our Contact Us page if you have any questions or concerns not listed on our website or in our FAQ section. Our Email Support Staff are on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Most email is answered the same day and in many cases within a couple of hours or sooner.

About 98% of our customers prefer to communicate with us via email. Furthermore, because we have customers in countries worldwide in different time zones, email is the best method to get in touch with us at all times.

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A: If photographers are interested in selling their editorial, breaking news, stock photos, features and stock/news videos, we guide you through this process. You will be uploading your pictures and videos directly to the agency websites we have partnered with. You will work directly with each picture agency. Provided you pass their Quality Control test, you will then be able to upload your work for clients to view, purchase, and download.

When your photos and videos are sold, you are paid a percentage of the revenues. This money is paid to you directly by the selling picture/video agency.

If you would like to order a World Press Pass which will help you get closer to the action and the front lines, get into events worldwide no matter which field of journalism you may be in (photo, news, print, video/TV, journalism or radio) simply click on the Press Pass Pricing link to place an order online. Photographers are free to sell their pictures on their own as well.

A: Pictures and videos are sold through our picture agency partners and placed on their websites for clients to view, purchase and download instantly. You will need to upload your pictures and/or videos on your own through the links on our website.

A: Picture Stock Worldwide has been in business since January 1997.

A: Our PayPal account email address is: support@picturestock.com

You will have the option of paying through PayPal at checkout.

A: Please send us an email through our Contact Us page and we will reply back to you with the information you will need to send your payment through Western Union Money Transfer or by bank wire transfer.

A: Yes, just have the person paying on your behalf send us an email to support@ picturestock.com explaining that they want to pay on your behalf and we will advise them what to do. They will be required to email us your full name, address and phone number as well as their own information and how they wish to pay. We will take care of the rest for you.

A: We cater to photographers of all skill levels from amateurs to professionals, from students to hobbyists, citizen journalists and everyone in between. If you enjoy taking pictures and/or videos and have an interest in selling your work, you have come to the right place and we will be pleased to have you join our agency. With the digital world we now live in and all the digital cameras and cell phones on the market, our services are of interest to just about anyone who owns a digital camera or smartphone.

A: The picture agencies selling your work do nothing but sell pictures to buyers around the world every day. Since this is their only source of revenue, each agency will do everything they can to promote and sell your pictures and work.

Picture Stock only partners with and recommends the best and most reputable picture agencies in the world. We would never partner with any agency other than the very best. Our partner websites have all been in business for a very, very long time.  

You will be able to upload stock, editorial images and video including breaking news, features, business news, sports, entertainment, celebrity and fashion pictures. It will not cost you anything to upload your work and you will earn money when clients view, pay and download your pictures and video(s).

A: Yes, our photo editors can be contacted by email only. Use our Contact Us page to send an email directly to one of our photo editors. If you have questions regarding your images, we ask that you contact the agency you are uploading your images to.

A: In general, editorial images are used in newspapers, magazines, TV, blogs and websites throughout the world.

A: Stock images are used in newspapers, magazines, brochures, websites, postcards, calendars, billboards, television shows, newscasts, product packaging, marketing, advertising, blogs, transit shelters and dozens of other places.

A: If you are interested in a full time, part time or intern position within our agency, send us your resume by email, regular mail, courier or by fax along with a cover letter indicating the position you are interested in and your salary expectations. Send your resume to the attention of our Human Resources Department. Our contact information is located in the Contact Us section of our website.  

Only those applicants that qualify for an interview will be contacted. Applications are kept on file for six months. Picture Stock Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer.

A: Make your check (cheque), money order or bank draft payable to Picture Stock Worldwide Inc. For our overseas customers, bank drafts must be drawn on a US bank and made payable to Picture Stock Worldwide Inc. If you are sending a money order from the USPS (United States Postal Service) we only accept international money orders.

A: Yes, we make sure that all online transactions are 100% safe and secure.

The Picture Stock Worldwide website is secured by an SSL certificate providing 256-bit encryption thereby offering the highest level of encryption and security possible. We use the same safety features the banks use for online ordering. This means you can rest assured that communications between your browser and our website servers are private and secure.

We use the most advanced measures capable of protecting all your data. Your information is fully protected to the highest level possible. You can also pay through PayPal (a PayPal account is NOT required) where your banking information is never shared with us. Notice our URL is (https://) The “s” stands for secure.

A: Read the guidelines from each individual picture agency website for information pertaining to tax forms and taxes.

A: Due to our company's strict Privacy Policy, we are forbidden from giving out any personal information to anyone. We do not rent, trade, barter, share or sell our mailing list, phone number list or email list to any third party ever. There are no exceptions. We will also do the same for you and hope that you understand we are looking out for your privacy and we take this issue very seriously.

A: Picture Stock Worldwide sends out a newsletter by email to all our photographers and customers about 2-3 times per month. Each newsletter may include important company information including updates, valuable photography related product recommendations and photo tips. Anyone can sign up to receive our monthly newsletter free of charge. See the bottom of any page to subscribe for free.

A: Yes, simply contact the agencies which you have uploaded your images to and request to have them removed from their files and/or websites.

A: Yes, a valid email address is required since all communication from Picture Stock Worldwide is done through email only. It is vital that your email address information is up-to-date at all times. If we cannot reach you via email, we will call you by phone provided a working phone number was provided to us.

An excellent place to sign up for a free email address is at http://www.gmail.com

A: All credit cards have a Cardholder Verification Number (CVN). For Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards, it is a three digit number appearing on the back of the credit card in or immediately above the signature panel. For American Express, it is a four digit number appearing on the front of the card above the embossed card number. This number is mandatory in order to process your credit card order since we cannot physically see your credit card in person. This number verifies that this card actually belongs to you. It is a security feature that was implemented by your banking institution to protect you and to avoid credit card fraud.

A: If you are interested in purchasing editorial photography, stock or video, click on this link.

A: Check with each individual agency that you upload your images to.  

A: Check with each individual agency that you upload your images to.

A: Check with each individual agency that you upload your images to.

A: Check with each individual agency that you upload your images to.

A: Every photographer's earnings will be different depending on the quality of his or her work and the number of images or videos being uploaded. The more images you upload, the more images clients will have to view and purchase resulting in more sales for you.

A: Some pictures are sold within minutes of being uploaded to our partner websites and placed on the worldwide market while others may take days, weeks, months or in some cases, your images(s) may not sell at all. If you have exclusive pictures or video of an event or if you arrived at a scene first and captured the first breaking news images, these are the types of images and video that sell right away for top dollar provided you upload your work right away after the event has taken place and provide important information pertaining to the subject of your images and or video.

A: Yes, your photo credit will appear next to the name of the agency that sells your picture(s). If you prefer not to have your name published, you must advise the agency at the time your images are uploaded.

A: No. Agencies have no control over which pictures will sell and therefore cannot guarantee that any of your images or videos will be sold. With this in mind, it is very important that you upload your very best images and video since this will increase your chances of having your images and videos sold.

A: A sales representative from the agency you upload your images to will contact you directly to discuss a price and help guide you through the necessary procedures. You will always have the final say.

A: Check with each individual agency that you upload to. Each agency will have different submitting guidelines. Make sure you read the instructions from each agency including the number of images you can upload and follow their instructions.

Do not include any watermarks, names or copyright logos on your images.  

A: You can upload your breaking news pictures directly to our picture agency partner website by clicking on the UPLOAD NEWS section of our website. If you have not yet set-up an account with our partner website, you will need to register with them and pass their Quality Control test before you can begin uploading your images.

A: No. Our picture agency partners will only accept digital images which must be uploaded directly to them.

A: Check with each individual agency.

A: Yes.

A: No. Each photographer must include keywords and search terms when uploading their images. It is very important to take your time when selecting the right search keywords for your pictures and videos. This way, customers searching for your images/videos will find them online. 

A: Yes of course. You are more than welcome to use our platform to upload all your images and/or videos to our partner websites. Click on this link to get started.  

A: No. All images being submitted must be the work of the submitting photographer.  

A: Yes, we accept photographers from any country worldwide.

A: All editorial images must be submitted as they were shot. You can color correct and/or crop your images to make them more sellable. Do not change anything else or they cannot be sold.

A: For editorial, we accept the current breaking news, sports, business news, features, entertainment, celebrities, fashion and any newsworthy topics. For stock, just about anything and everything, however, do not include pictures with company names or logos which will identify a company or brand.

A: The best place to view millions of stock photos is by doing a search on the Internet through a major search engine like Google, Yahoo or Bing. Search for Stock Photography / Video or Stock Photos and dozens of websites will come up where you will be able to view millions of stock images online instantly. This will give you a better idea of what is selling on the market and what to submit.

A: Most stock agencies sell royalty free images. Check with our partner websites for the most up to date information.

A: Each individual stock agency has their own rules and regulations. You will need to contact each agency.

A: Each individual stock agency has their own rules and regulations. You will need to contact each agency regarding release forms or read their terms and conditions.

A: Any time a recognizable person or private property is photographed, a release form should be signed at that time. Releases are required should your picture be used for marketing and/or advertising purposes. If your picture is used for editorial purposes only, then generally no release form is required. Editorial use would be a picture used to support a story in a newspaper, news magazine, news website or similar publication.

A:  Each individual stock agency has their own rules and regulations. You will need to contact each agency.

A: You must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions on our website by clicking on the Agree button when you are asked to do so. You are not required to sign any paperwork. You must also do the same at each individual picture agency you upload your images to.

A: Yes, when uploading your breaking news images and videos, you will need to explain the basic details when you upload your images and video. Include the basic what, where and when questions. When uploading stock photos or videos, key in as many keywords relating to the image or video as possible. The more search terms and keywords you come up with, the more times your images and videos will turn up and display when clients are searching for them, the more sales you will make.

A: No, it is 100% free to submit and upload your editorial and stock images or videos.

A: All images must be the work of the submitting photographer and we assume that the photographer is the copyright holder, therefore no further work is required from the photographer regarding copyright.

A: Check with each individual agency.

A: No, all images must be uploaded to each picture agency through their upload platform.

A: All your images and videos will be watermarked with a logo from each picture agency selling your work to prevent any unlawful use or theft of your images and videos. The watermark is removed only when a client has fully paid for the image or video and they have agreed to the terms and conditions of the selling agency.

A: No, you can order a World Press Pass for your own personal use and not submit any images at any time if you wish.

A: Most photographers use their own personal name when submitting images. If you have a company or business and want to submit images under that name, that will be fine. Let each agency know what name they should use to pay you when your pictures or videos are sold at the time of setting up your account.

A: Read the guidelines from each picture agency before sending a sample of your work to see if you meet their criteria.

A: You will retain the complete rights to all your editorial images, however, check with the agency you are uploading images to for further information.

A: Check with each picture agency regarding age requirements. You must be 16 years of age to order a World Press Pass.

A: For questions regarding images, you will need to contact the picture agency directly that you are uploading your images or videos to.

A: The best and fastest way to get in touch with us is to send an email to our Email Support Staff through our Contact Us page if you have any questions or concerns not listed on our website or in our FAQ section. Our Email Support Staff are on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Most email is answered the same day and in many cases within a few short hours or less.

About 98% of our customers prefer to communicate with us via email. Furthermore, because we have customers in countries worldwide in different time zones, email is the best method to get in touch with us at all times.

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