Are you a photographer? Are you looking for a place to display your work and make money from it? If you are the one, then this article is for you. With the increased demands for photo, this is the high time for you as a photographer to make some few bucks by doing what you do best. With the new technology it is becoming harder and harder to steal images from online since they can be easily be traced back to the original photographer. This is an added advantage for you. It means that you will have more market. Photos are in demand from bloggers and small sized website business owners. Bloggers requires different kinds of photos to use in their blogs. The following are the type of images that are on high demand:
- All kinds of people both kids and adults. Photos with some culture in it are on a higher demand.
- People working, most bloggers use this photos to make memes.
- Various types of food.
- Photos of cities.
- Photos of nature.
These types of photos are just but an example to show you that you can make money by taking photos of practically anything.
Now let us take a look at the best places to sell photos online.
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Adobe stock.
Adobe stock was started by the person who made Photoshop and lightroom. This platform has been around for more than 10 years. All facts considered adobe stock was the first platform to be made that buys photos online. The royalty share in adobe stock is higher than all other platforms.
Photos uploaded at adobe stock becomes a part of adobe stock library. This means that your photos will be available in other adobe applications like Photoshop. This makes your photos available for purchase to millions of buyers.
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Shutterstock
Shutterstock has also been around for a long time now. They have over 200 million images and videos making it one of the biggest platform for selling photos. The royalty is free which makes them have millions of customers. As a photographer you can start earning some money by selling photos online.
To make this deal even better Shutterstock allows you to keep your copyright protected making you the sole setter of rights on the photos. They also give credit to image owners which is a great advantage if you want to build a photography career.
You get to earn every time your content is downloaded allowing you to make 20 to 30%. They pay you monthly.
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Alamy
Alamy may not have as many buyers as Shutterstock but that does not mean that it is not an option. You can upload your photos without licensing or copyrighting. You get to make up to 50%on each sale making it one of the best paying place to sell photos.
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Etsy
Etsy for a long time now has been known as a place to buy and sell handmade goods. However in the recent years, etsy is providing a platform to sell photos online.it has over 30 million users providing a great market for you. Etsy gives you full control on how you want to display your photos to customers. It also gives the right to set your own prices.
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Fotomoto
To use fotomoto you will have to be owning a website. Fotomoto integrates with your website and then manages all the processes for you after you create an account with them. It usually makes the payment monthly.
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Crestock
This is also another great platform for you to sell your photos online. All you need is to set up a free account with them and upload your photos. After uploading the photos crestock will assess them to determine if they are original and after that they will add the photos in their portfolio. Make sure to add keywords and description to give the editors an easy time when reviewing your photos.
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500px
Set up a free account with 500px and start selling your photos online. They provide a platform for you to upload photos and then they add the photos in their portfolio. 500px has millions of customers, it is a great opportunity for you to make money doing what you love.
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Snapped4u
Snapped4u usually provides a market place for photographers who covers events like weddings, parties and other events. All you need is upload the photos and leave the rest to them. For every download snapped4u will give you the best share. Snapped4u will charge their commission if your photos are sold for good prices.
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photoShelter
To start selling your photos via photoShelter you will have to buy the space. After buying the space you can now upload your photos and leave the rest to them. They have great monthly and yearly deal.
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Blue Melon
BlueMelon offers a secure market place for your photos. It is your responsibility to do the marketing for your photos and then they will handle the display and payment processing. They give slightly better royalties compared to the rest platforms. They also gives owners the credit for the photos meaning if people like your photos it can be great
Start for building your photography career. There are several options on how you can receive your money.
I hope this guide will help you to choose the best place to sell your photos online.