Are you trying to make a decent passive income on Shutterstock? In this video, I’ll go over a few points to help you grow a successful Shutterstock account that actually brings in good revenue! Believe it or not, you CAN still make money through stock photography.
But first..
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Are you a photographer? Do you want to sell photos on Shutterstock? Or are you a Shutterstock contributor already and looking for ways to earn more money? Although it might seem challenging to make a good income on Shutterstock, it’s not impossible. In just under a year, I went from making 25 cents a month to several hundred dollars a month – and my monthly totals keep rising as time goes on.
Some people will tell you that it’s pointless to sell your photos on microstock websites because you won’t make much — but my experience has been the opposite. From editorial news photos to storefronts to videos, I sell content on a daily basis.
So here are my top tips and tricks for creating photos that sell!
Do you have any to add? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for watching!
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My camera – Canon 5D Mark IV:
Canon 16-35mm lens (awesome wide angle):
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Canon 85mm 1.2 (my FAVORITE portrait lens):
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Nice video, thanks for valuable tips,
hi Nicole im Lvn, from Philippines how can i shoot a photos even if i dont have any supercool Cams/Drones to caught a best shots but only thing that i have is Iphone 5 yes IPHONE5 because i want it to invest this stuff for the first time i ever did, because i already watched your some of your videos here so plss it is advisable for amature to use some smartphones like IP5 for the first time? tnx !!
and more videos suggestions to come from you 🙂
Hi thanks for the tip. Anyway, Why my photos always not approved ? thanks
really helpful videos. nicole… one question please … when photographing a group of people how can you get model releases for everyone…. had few photos rejected for this reason… thanks for your time
Hey Nicole please make tutorial on how to upload video's on shutterstock
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Hi Nicole,
Do you have a breakdown of sales i.e. News vs product editorial illustration vs commercial?
If News is the leader, than that explains the need for consistent upload as news gets old fast.
Thank you Nicole for your precious info!
Hello great content 🙂 I subscribed.
Can you sell graphic design on shutterstock?
Excellent! I really like these tips. Do you color correct your photos and video when uploading to the site?
When you are photographing protests with peoples face on it how do you do it legally? I guess you have to sign a paper with them but I dont think you always can do it during a protest…
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OMG I'm in your area! This area is really inspiring me to do photography as a side gig. Great video!
Thank You for Sharing,, buy any chance would You know how to turn vintage photo slides into uploadable photos with out spending a bunch of money..?
go to this link for this website
https://www.shutterstock.com/g/saseeka+weerasinghe?rid=228775065&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ctrbreferral-link
About consistency, what if I upload a lot of photos, but I submit it periodically?
thank…Nicole ..(:
If your taking a bunch of people in a march of something how did you get around the model release rule.
Hey this was really helpful. I'm a Shutterstock contributor aswell and I found your video really educational. Keep up the great work.
I live in the hood I don’t want to get mugged for my camera lol
Hi please tell me which camera u are using.
Since when are squirrels rare?
My neighborhood meth heads Crack heads lose most of your gear true story
Thanks for sharing your experience with shutterstock,and for the tips 🙂
Thanks a lot nicole!!!!
can you recommend me camera less than 300 usd to work as photograph seller??
Hi Nicole, can I look you profile in shuttestock? my is http://shutterstock.com/g/sparrowbh – thanks
Hahaha “a rare animal on the side of the road” cuts to squirrel
your channel is so under appreciated! Keep on uploading!
2months n 2downloads 😭
Nice information Nicole dear, can we use mobile for a nice photo if not please suggest a budget friendly camera.
thanks