1/ Adobe Stock
A top choice for photographers who want to sell their photos.
With Adobe's global reach, your images will be seen by a massive audience.
One of the latest updates from Adobe Stock is the ability to upload photos directly from Lightroom, making the process even more seamless.
Adobe has also added an AI-powered feature called "Visual Search" that helps customers find the perfect image by a simple drag & drop into the search bar.
2/ Shutterstock
A popular stock photography platform with a large library of images and videos.
The platform accepts a wide range of photos, including landscapes, portraits, and lifestyle images.
In recent years, Shutterstock has invested in machine learning and AI to improve its search engine and recommend relevant images to customers.
This investment has resulted in an increase in downloads and earnings for contributors.
3/ Getty Images
A leading platform for high-quality editorial and commercial photography.
Known for its strict submission process.
They only accept the best images that tell a story or convey a message.
However, if your images meet Getty's high standards, you can earn more than you would on other platforms.
Getty's latest development is a new feature called "Visual GPS," which uses AI and machine learning to recommend images based on a user's search history and location data.
4/ Alamy
A less-known platform than some of the other options on this list.
But it has a loyal customer base and pays up to 50% commission to its contributors.
Alamy accepts a wide range of images, including mobile phone snaps, making it an ideal platform for amateur photographers.
Alamy's latest update is the addition of a "Live News" section, which is perfect for photojournalists and news photographers who want to sell their images quickly.
The Live News section features breaking news and events from around the world.
5/ iStock
Owned by Getty Images.
It’s a popular platform for those who want to sell their photos to small and medium-sized businesses.
They offer a range of pricing options to customers, making it easier for your images to reach a wider audience.
iStock's latest update is a new feature called "Editorial Use Only," which allows contributors to upload photos that are not model or property released.
These images can be used for editorial purposes only, making it easier for photographers to sell their news and live event images.
And that’s it!
Remember:
The key to success with stock photography is to create high-quality, unique, and original images.
Experiment with different techniques and styles to create images that stand out from the crowd.
And most importantly, have fun with it!
I’ll speak to you again next week.
-Hakan.