ShutterStock recently changed their TOS to require a minimum of $75 payout, EVEN if you close your account with them. If you have less than that and leave for any reason (most likely to become exclusive somewhere else’s) then you lose ANY royalties made.

If you disagree with this policy (and I most ceratinly do) then you have time. A quote from Jon at ShutterStock on DPChallenge at this forum thread says:

“For the next 2 weeks (until 12/21/04 EST) you can remove your photos and request a clearout of your account. “

If you have a ShutterStock account, I highly suggest you go over, disable your images, cancel your account and request payout while you still can.

iStockPhoto (where I am a member) may not be the choice for you, but I think ShutterStock is clearly not the choice to make.