Stock Photography

You take photos and sell the rights to use them on websites. You need a good camera and skills in editing to make sales.

Earning range20 to 100 dollars a month after building a library
DifficultyHard (4/5)
Time to first paysix months
Money to startzero dollars if you already own a camera
Works inWorldwide
Main skillPhotography and editing

Who it suits

People with artistic talent

Where to start

  • Shutterstock
  • Adobe Stock
  • Getty Images

The good parts

  • creative work
  • recurring sales

The hard parts

  • high competition
  • slow growth

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