How to Make Money by Selling Your Photography as Stock Images 🥳

Stock photography is a great way for photographers to earn passive income. By uploading high-quality images to stock photo websites like Shutterstock or Adobe Stock, you can sell licenses for others to use your images in their projects. With the right niche and in-demand topics, you can make money repeatedly from the same photos.

Potential Earnings:

$1–$100+ per image sale.

Required Skills:

Photography, editing, knowledge of market trends.

Steps to Follow:

• Step 1: Invest in a good camera and learn basic photography techniques.
• Step 2: Find popular niches such as business, nature, or lifestyle.
• Step 3: Edit your photos to ensure they meet stock photo standards (resolution, lighting).
• Step 4: Create accounts on platforms like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or iStock.
• Step 5: Upload your best images and provide relevant keywords for easy discovery.
• Step 6: Promote your portfolio on social media.
• Step 7: Scale by focusing on high-demand topics and uploading regularly.

Time Commitment:

5–15 hours/week, flexible.