3 Reasons to Sell Photos and Videos on Stock Sites — And 3 Reasons Not to
The good, bad, and ugly on stock photography
Getting started as a photographer or videographer is hard.
You have lots of ideas but struggle to find clients. Likewise, you feel super creative but don’t know how to turn your hobby into a business venture.
Enter stock photography.
When it comes to monetizing your craft, selling on stock agencies is a popular access route. The entry barriers are low, and stock content is everywhere these days.
But how does stock photography work? And more importantly, is it worth your time and effort as a creator in 2022?
Having built a stock portfolio of over 10,000 images and videos across multiple agencies, I’ve seen the good, bad, and ugly sides of stock photography.
On this basis, here is a guide covering three reasons to sell on stock sites — and three reasons not to.
What is stock photography?
First and foremost, it’s essential to explain the basics of stock content.
In simple terms, you upload images and videos to stock agencies — the most popular ones being Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Alamy, and Depositphotos…
