Looking to earn money with stock photography sites? There are two ways to do it: by listing your photos and videos for sale, and by referring other photographers who do the same. If you have a network of photographers or people interested in earning passive income selling photos online, you can quickly increase your earnings.
How does selling photos online work?
When you sell photos and videos online, you earn “royalties” each time someone licenses your content, similar to how musicians earn money when their songs are played.
Here’s a rundown of some stock photography sites you can start using:
Shutterstock
Shutterstock is a great option for selling photos online and earning passive income. Their earnings potential remains high despite changes, so check them out!
How does it work? You’ll get paid each time someone licenses your content. Also, you can participate in their referral program and earn $200 per photographer or videographer sign up.
Pond5
Pond5 is another solid option for selling photos and videos. They offer competitive royalty shares and a referral program that can help you earn up to 90% in royalties!
Getty Images
Get started with Getty Images by submitting your samples and earning royalties each time your content is licensed. You can even become an affiliate and earn 10% of your sales.
Amazon
Sell your photo books on Amazon through KDP, and consider selling through Blurb as well. You can explore different platforms to find the best fit for your work.
Print on Demand
Explore the print-on-demand model to sell your prints on various products with different pricing strategies to maximize your earnings.
Fine Art America
Consider selling your prints on Fine Art America, the world’s largest online art marketplace, and explore various royalty and pricing options that suit your needs.
How does it work? With Fine Art America, you set your own prices and keep 100% of your asking price while they add a 30% markup to help you generate more earnings.
Spring
Formerly TeeSpring, Spring offers a streamlined Print on Demand process for creating and selling both physical and digital products online. Explore their referral program to boost your earnings!
Etsy
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to sell your stock photos on Etsy, a thriving platform for creators. Etsy also offers print-on-demand services to help expand your sales options.
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Bonus #8
Another stock photography site to explore is FilmPac. Apply to be a contributor and share your experience with me!
Take the next step!
Download my Quick Start Guide to begin your journey of selling stock photos online. Let’s boost your passive income!
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