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Stock Photography
Sell your photos on stock platforms and earn royalties every time they are downloaded.
creativeBeginner$100 - $3,000/mo
Overview
If you have photography skills and a decent camera (even a smartphone), you can earn passive income by selling your photos on stock photography platforms. Every download earns you a royalty.
How to Get Started
- 1Study what types of photos sell well on stock platforms
- 2Invest in a good camera or use a high-end smartphone
- 3Upload to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and iStock
- 4Tag and keyword your photos accurately for discoverability
- 5Build a large portfolio of diverse, high-quality images
Pros
- Passive income
- Creative outlet
- No client management
- Unlimited earning potential with large portfolios
Cons
- Low per-download earnings
- Highly competitive
- Need large volume for significant income
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Adobe LightroomShutterstock ContributorAdobe StockiStockEyeEm
Pro Tip
Focus on business, lifestyle, and technology themes, which are the highest-demand categories. Authentic, diverse imagery sells better than staged photos.
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