Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Contributor compensation controversy
A new percentage-based contributor earnings system reduced or altered minimum payments and reset contributor levels annually. Many photographers criticized the changes as potentially reducing income and increasing uncertainty.
2018
Content censorship controversy in China
Shutterstock restricted some search results for users in China to comply with local law. More than 180 employees reportedly signed a petition opposing the decision, making the episode a notable dispute over censorship, market access, and corporate values.