How to Sell Pictures Online

Although there are a variety of ways to make money selling photos online, we will focus solely on submitting your photos to micro stock photography websites since they are the easiest to get started.

What are Micro Stock Photography Websites?

These are websites filled with stock photos that buyers can use for magazines, websites, books, advertisements, etc. You are paid each time someone downloads your photo. This doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll use your photo , but should mention that while driving home the other day I saw a large billboard on the freeway with the exact same stock photo I saw on a micro stock photography site.What Are Micro Stock Photography Websites?

The benefits of micro stock photography are many:  You don’t need a website, expensive equipment, nor do you need to meet the strict quality requirements of professional stock photo agencies.

With the rise of certain online photo stock agencies, all you need is your digital camera, internet access, and the ability to take action.

Step 1: Register For These Websites!

The first step in how to sell pictures online is registering to these websites.

There are many micro stock photo agencies out there that you can register to submit your photos and earn money if they are liked by potential buyers that visit the site. The benefit of these websites is that instead of you having to work on the marketing, distribution, etc of your photos, they do it all! This means you have more time to spend taking photos instead of selling them.

Step 2: Take Great Photos that Sell!

In order to make money on selling your photos on these sites you can’t just submit any old photo you got on your computer. You need to make sure that your photos are optimized to get the most sales possible.

When online stock photo websites first started, anybody and everyone could submit photos and start getting paid. Now, with the rise in competition, things are a little more difficult. They’ve gotten picky as far as which photos they accept and which they don’t.

The best solution is to register to the biggest and highest paying stock agencies online and then submit your best and most profitable stock photos.

I cover exactly how to take profitable photos that are more likely to a) get accepted into stock agencies, and b) get more sells in myStock Photo Expert eBook.

Alternatively, you can choose to sign up for a free Stock Photo 101 video e-course that introduces the newbie to stock photography.

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