Can Stock Photography Still Make You Money In 2024?
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Clearing up the misconceptions and ideas that some people have regarding Stock photography and other creator economy center gigs.
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Don't let these people put you down. I've seen a lot of videos before starting with stock and I think yours are some of the best, personally you helped me understand the importance of numbers, and change my perspective on what to shoot. Because at first I was going way too slow.
You also seem like a genuinely honest guy, so thank youm
Thanks so much for this comment!
Yes I am here to share my experience and hopefully help others make the best out of their photography with opportunities like this!
Agree with you. I've been in stock photography since 2012, begin as a total newbie with camera and photography. Now I'm still considering myself as a hobbyist rather than professional photographer. But until now it has been my main source of income to feed my family, thanks to cheap living cost in my country. Most of my stocks also made with very cheap production cost.
Awesome! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story .
By the way If you are making an income form this, that makes it a profession. You are a professional photographer 🙌🏼
I agree with you. In the beginning, Stock is a lot of work, with little reward. But as your portfolio grows the more you keep making. I'm in the black, but I also enjoy it. If I played Golf, how much would I spend for that enjoyment. Add that into my profit and I'm way ahead.
That’s a great way to put it! I’ve only played golf once 😂, and I cant wrap my head around how much it cost and how often people do it. Even treating stock photography as a hobby you still have a chance to recuperate some of your investment 😅
People with a negative outlook will never be successful in any endeavors because they lack the motivation to keep going. In any business, perseverance is the key to success. I believe the same applies to stock. Good video. Thank you
Thanks so much! You are 100% correct 🙌
I outright love photography. If I can make a few dollars, that would be a bonus. One of my images just sold for 10 cents. That made me happy. I also think it's cool when I go online and type something that relates to my image and it pops up on the screen. People are slowly seeing my work. I think it is cool.
That’s perfect! Congratulations on the sale by the way, out of millions of images someone chose to pay for yours. This is one of the only “hobbies” that pays 😅
@@wollertz Thank you for your great videos! I watch them all the time.
Kudos to you , for handling criticism with such ease . Your a class act and a great teacher ! Great channel , I’m learning so much 😍🤩
I appreciate that!
Getting images accepted for stock is a huge learning experience, and many skills need to be developed and improved. My biggest bug bearer and time consumer is keyboarding and after a year or more I think I am finally getting a handle on it.
Totally agree, I love taking and processing photos but the metadata and seo is another game I haven’t won yet 😅
You have to enjoy the process as well. I've been doing stock photography for 4 years and I don't intend to stop. I've learned so much from it and have paid for a large part of my gear with revenue from stock. And I don't even upload regularly; it's really just for fun 😀 Lately, I've been submitting more videos, which have already started to sell.
Keep making great videos! I love the content and watch them every week 🥰
Thanks so much!
I will continue for as long as I can! I love this side of CZcams 😁🙌
Any recomendation for webpages for noobs? 🤓
I found your channel last month while looking for places to visit on the Oregon Coast.
I love the ocean.
Your videos inspired me to visit several of the sites that you presented.
Your videos were great at really showcasing our beautiful coastline.
Awesome! Thank you!
The Oregon coast is Beautiful 🙌🏼
Thanks for sharing! It's funny how people with nothing else meaningful in their lives feel the need to try to tear people down. I do think sharing both side of concept is important, pros/cons and all that, but some people have nothing better to do than to criticize people for doing something. Probably because they do nothing of value and dislike their own worthlessness. Love ya bro
Thanks so much for this comment! ❤️
Me and my partner love watching your videos, you always seem happy and make our day. We have taken your advice on stock and have started making money with just 100-200 photos and videos.! I always said I don’t know why your following is not bigger!
Thats very nice of you to say, thank you so much and I am glad my videos are helping.
Just like stock, youtube has been a big learning experience and at the beginning i was terrible 😅. Then I was making travel videos until it got so expensive I couldn't keep up, thats when I noticed the interest in stock photography and thats now growing more and more. I found my niche apparently 😅
omg it's a first video of you I'm watching and I don't know what your images look like but the guy saying your photos are "average" is just full of S, photography is art and all art is subjective, don't let anyone discourage you, please continue creating things!
Thanks so much 🙌
I try to keep my images looking real, not heavy filters or anything crazy, plus my stock photos are simple concepts, if that is considered average then I’m totally ok with that, in other situations I can be more creative and artistic but for stock I like to keep it simple 😁
Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate the support!
@@wollertz haha you know what I actually googled you and found your shutterstock profile and your pictures look awesome! and I'll follow your channel, I'm just starting with stock photography and have so much to learn so thank YOU!
Thanks so much!
I think you have a great channel. I started off with only using a Samsung S22 Ultra phone and a DJI drone for photos and videos. Currently, I have over 1000 online and I just started uploading last month. I am currently approaching 100 uploads. Is it a lot of money, no. It is more money than I was getting from having them sitting around on a hard drive. What I have noticed is that many of the photos I never thought would sell have sold. I have since bought an upgraded camera that i will use for fun and stock photos. The process is definitely time-consuming, but I like the fact that they are now always available for future sells. Thanks for all your helpful insights.
Fantastic! thanks for sharing, and just keep going, yes it takes time, but it can grow into something incredible!
best of luck 🙌🏼
Well done Charlie, I agree, you do not need to be crazy with props, I regularly shop in 1$ Store but before I buy anything I have already in my head some idea ready...
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Dólar stores are some of my favorites 😅
Charlie your videos are great! Believe it or not there are bots that exist just to create conflict online and at times comments like that actually can be created that way! That blew my mind to learn. Some people also are to scared to do anything themselves and only derive satisfaction by hoping to make others upset. Your community here appreciates all you do, and I personally smile when I see you have put up a new video! So glad you are on this platform! It takes a lot of courage and determination to be creative!
Thank you so much for this comment. This community sure it the best! 🙌
The response I’ve gotten from this video has been incredible. Thanks again!
I've had about 45 downloads from all sites so far and haven't reached the minimum payout so it's been free so far. Hoping for more later. Most were from the bridge collapse but some others. Fingers crossed.
The biggest thrill was actually coming across my pic as a headline banner of an article. THAT was cool.
Yes! 🙌 congratulations!
The more you do the more chances of finding toxic images, and it is a thrill!
Thank you for great content......your advice, your attitude, etc. I'm new at stock photography and I learn so much from you. Lots of appreciation from a subscriber in Cape Town.
Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate it very much 🙌
To me, the most useful videos would be on how to make photos of everyday objects into stock photos, how to get crative, how to make stock photography out of picture of nature and how to maje them commercial and selling
where to find inspiration for making concepts that sell out of everyday objects
I'm working out a few Ideas to make videos in this style 😁
Thanks Charles. I’m not breaking even on camera gear. But since I like photography and editing, I can just as well upload and make a little bit (emphasis on little). We know the game and the 10 cents pay from some agencies is ridiculous, but nobody forces us to do it.
Thanks for this! I see so many people getting into things without knowing what to expect and then get discouraged or disappointed. That’s why having one foot on the ground is a good idea 😅
Thank you! Good video, watched with pleasure. I liked your sincerity and frankness!
Thank you very much!
nicely said. reality described with a lot of points. thanks a lot! :)
Thank so much 🙌🏼
I am a newbie to stock photography and the other things you talk about. My question is this - if you shoot some photos or videos for stock, how do you keep track of it all? Do you have a video about that?
I have a video coming out tomorrow 😁
I really enjoy taking and editing photos~ the money generated from stock photo site ( tho really few) is a bonus
Thats a great perspective to have! 🙌🏼
Great video. I enjoy it when you break down the business like this and it’s not negative at all to respond like this too negative comments. It inspires me actually. Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that!
From my experience, I sell more photos that are "just ok and basic" compared to ones that I am really proud of with perfect setting, timing and light :) I do aerial photography. I started one year ago and it looks like slowly the drone will be repaid. And then I plan to upgrade the drone or to add full frame camera and experiment in that field. For fun.
Aweosme! That’s a great perspective! Congratulations and best of luck 🙌
I always find your content practical, helpful, and interesting... Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I’m always looking for ways to make relatable content 😅. Glad it’s working! Thanks again 🙌
Hey, i am your new subscriber from Noida India. I like your way of explaining little small things about stock photography.. keep going 🎉
I like to photograph but I don't have camera and don't want to invest in it right now so please share some tips n tricks how to master taking pictures with mobile phone if i can start with it.. please guide 🙏
Thanks so much. unfortunately I don't use my phone for pictures, its a very old phone. The biggest tip I can give you is to use good lighting. focus on close ups and details with good lighting.
@@wollertz okay sir ji.. thanks a lot for your prompt response 🙂🙏
I love photography, but I have this mindset I cannot get away from. I really don't see the value in photography, like selling prints, or even stock photography. I get the reason why stock exists, I just don't see why anyone would buy my photos. I myself have never bought a print from someone else. I make my own prints for my own place, but I have no idea why someone would buy them. It's a weird issue. lol.
Charles,every word you said makes sense. Absolutely these revenue streams take time and I agree that one shouldn't put all eggs in the same basket. Love watching your content as always. Keep sharing your invaluable knowledge with us as you do it best! Thank you from New Delhi,India 🙏
Thank you so much!
I will keep going for a long time, I have lots of ideas 😅
You are a class act. And you just gained another sub. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Awesome, thank you so much! 🙌🏼
You are awesome! Thank you for being real. You have a new follower. I am just starting out my adventure with Shutter stock and CZcams. Wish me luck!!
Best of luck! 🤞
Truly, all I can suggest is consistency and don’t quit too soon. Things are very slow to start, enjoy the process and really have fun with it!
Thanks so much for the comment 😁
It’s great. I currently shoot and upload to shutterstock and Getty. My main selling image was a bag of chips from a fish n chips store.
Awesome! congratulations and thanks for sharing! I love hearing things like this 🙌🏼
Good video. I was curious, what’s your take on making vectors and 3d vectors for selling?
Thanks!
I don’t have any experience with vectors, but I have read a lot of agencies are looking for 3D vectors. If there’s a need there’s always potential 🤷♂️
It's not as simple as money-in/money-out when calculating net profit if you actually enjoy photography, or enjoy traveling. You get to do what you love and then put in some extra work to upload images. I retired from doing weddings and portraits for 15yrs, but I still enjoy photography and even the process of setting up some themed shoots. To me, stock photography doesn't feel much like work.
Thats a great way to put it!
Thanks so much and congratulations! 🙌🏼
Thank you this is encouraging!=. I finally uploaded 40 images this weekend.. I used some of my best stuff to start off but will switch away from that given what you've said. Btw I would buy a calendar with different photos of Bambi in her tent (if you ship to the UK)!
Awesome! Thanks so much and best of luck!
I will have to wait on the calendar, since the one I did last year was a total loss 😅. I have to get better at marketing and self promotion 😁
@@wollertz Thank you! Ok, yes I understand. I'm the same with marketing etc!
Omg, that was such a great video :) I know how it is getting the comments like this. I always laugh at those, when people who don’t know anything about stock photography comment and say that stock photography is dead 😂
Thanks so much Luka! Love your content by the way!
@@wollertz Thank you! But consistency is not something I am good about. I was amazed when you said you only missed one week 👏
@@LukaAzman It hasn't been easy for me either, big learning experience, I have a flow now (kinda), It tough to juggle, work, other work, life and then youtube 🤣
Gotta love how other people have such strong opinions on what others are doing with their money and time.😂
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I went thru all of those emojis my self 😂
Your photos are very good so is your advice I was wondering if it's ok to use compact cameras and auto focus instead of an SLR I have a Sony compact with the 600 zoom and auto focus seems to work well for me
You can use any camera as long as it has good quality, the photos need to have great quality to be able to be used commercially. Most compact cameras use digital zoom instead of optics, this reduces the overall image quality and it gets worse the more you zoom in,
@@wollertz ok thanks am planning to get a FujifilmXT50
Sounds like those people have had some bad experiences. Keep doing what you're doing. Love these videos.
Thanks so much!
This is the problem with being a CZcamsr or posting any photos online or anything like that. People only respond negatively
I’ve been very lucky that most of the comments I get are uplifting and motivating. Once in a while something like this comes a long and puts doubts in others. That’s why I responded with the video 🤷♂️
I really enjoyed this video. Do you sell drone photography or videography? I've been flying over 2 years and have 8000 photos and videos combined, not to mention years of cellphone photos. I'm thing of doing stocks from my drone.
Thanks so much!
Yes I do, Drone footage or photos sell almost every day for me
Always great advice, thanks Charlie!!!
Thanks so much Paul!
I just got a deposit in my account this week , ok its very small but this is an hobby .and this mostly photo from 2 year ago , ....and I do this for the pleasure (Photo) I like this video and just joined you ....
Any hobby that pays is great!
Thanks so much for the support 🙌
Amazing information and experience, please make a video on your stock photography earning report.
I wish I could, I made some in that style and got emails form some agencies. Something about violating terms and conditions and suspending my accounts.I make too much to risk them closing my accounts 😅
Well done turning a negative into a positive......just joined your channel. Hope you keep getting more members!
Welcome aboard!
Thanks so much for the support!
hello, if you were to say video stock makes more money than photo, do you think we could actually profit more by posting videos in youtube than stock photography websites?
Videos definitely pay more than photos, but it is more time consuming. As far as youtube, I love it... but as I mentioned in the video in 4 years of making weekly videos, I am still making more form Adobe Stock alone. I suppose it depends on the type of content 🤷♂️
Ah...the internet keeps internetting. Lots of unhappy people out there. When I first started following your channel, you had less than 3k subscribers. Obviously people are finding value in your content. I think people need to apply what they see to themselves. One of the things I've found the most helpful is using the info you provide to help explain why some of my stock photos are rejected so that I can look at the photo and realize what I need to do differently next time.
Wow, thank you!
I will keep that in mind and tray to apply it in more videos 😁
I was going to buy a cheap laptop tent for my seagulls. but they dont look as cool as those you have. where can I get one of those? I think he stands taller than your dog, but Jewely his baby momma is short. He could probably duck in and lay down though. Itd be cool to take pictures of him with a tent :)
Aweosme! Search for tiny tents
If you could suggest me as a mechanical engineering student who likes photography but have really low budget ($250) what is best to buy ? I will try to find also used cameras and lenses and combos which you suggest. Thanks for it!
I would suggest saving a little more, $750 to $1000, if you start with a $250 you are not going to have a good start, mainly because of the limitations from lenses and older technology. You can use used gear and save money, a Canon RP would be a good start, look for a good prime lens or a good zoom depending on what you want to photograph
Some people just want to get rich quickly, and most of them don't really know what hard work is. I uploade more photos from my arhive, arhive started 10 years ago..photos that I took just for fun, just for testing new equipment..generally photos that never have been seen by someone..and they are selling:))) so from nothing to make 0.10$ from photos that I do nothing with, it's a good deal. More than that, I have an extra motivation to study more often different styles of photography or lightning setups. This is not a scheme to make money fast. It's just a way to make some money from unused pictures. With extra effort, you just sell more. I just started 3-4 months ago, I have from a little more than 100 photos to 400 on different platforms, and with the photos sold, I can already pay for my Adobe subscription.
Congratulations this is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing and best of luck!
Thanks so much for the comment 🙌🏼
hey, which state is better for stock photography in general? I'm looking for not so expensive to live in but also with something to shoot for stocks at.
not so sure why the state matters, most of my best sellers are shot in a small bedroom studio. As far as editorials I would ay something like washington DC, theres always something political happening 🤷♂️
I do the same. I have two CZcams channels: one in English, another one in Indonesian. I plan to make another one use Arabic.
That’s awesome! Congratulations, it is a lot of work!
great video! Is Canon 600D enough for Stock photography?
Yes! Use a Prime Lens if you have one, you can get good crystal clear images using it. Avoid using the Kit Lenses that come along with these cameras.
I’m not a big fan of the rebels, the best thing is to avoid the kit lens and look for a good prime or high quality zoom. And use good lighting, the dynamic range on the rebels is not that great, good lighting will help counter these limitations
@@wollertz thanks!
Can you please breakdown the different ways to monetize stock photos without traditional licencing methods.
Not sure what you mean, like selling prints, product, books or directly targeting clients?
@@wollertz yeah.
hey wollertz i deeply appreciate your work as you prefer to stay connected with nature thereby connecting us to it
Thanks for noticing! 🙌🏼
My pleasure wollertz, Can you tell me that with iphone 14 can i earn in stock photography??
I agree with @mrMMAJER thank you for the hard work you put into the channel and all the added value you provide - keep it up
Thank you so much!
Everybody out there is walking around with a camera, consider that first.
Exactly! I'm amazed at how many people have a pro camera to capture "memories". Put it to work 😅
What is the scope of vector photo
Not sure what you mean you talking about selling vectors or the vectoscope wheels?
Super good video, it's exciting to follow along and gain good knowledge. an advice from here would be to get an ai tool to translate into Spanish instead of making 2 videos, it will save you time ;)
Thanks, I thought about this, but I personally don't like dubbed videos. and the words other people or tools use are not the same as I intend to use, so I decided to keep making both. I have a formula know, and it just takes me an extra day a week to do it in spanish. It used to take me up to 3 days, but with practice im down to 1 day! 😁
@@wollertz arh okay fair keep up the good work :))
For those who think that photos aare selling for almost no money, look at a short that I published recently on my channel : I sold one picture recently for $412 ! And yes, as you said, the best way to describe the picture is average....
100% thanks for this! I love those surprises 😁
@@wollertz Yeah, i did not complain when that happened! Thanks for sharing all those information on your channel.
Thank you for this video!
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏼
You will never disappoint us❤
Thanks so much! 🙌🏼
hello dear, can you tell me 2 lens for canon r5.very important lens for stock photography because I don not have more money to buy many lens.
It totally depends on what you like to photograph
@@wollertz some food and landscape photography,
Is it possible to earn mobile photography? Like iPhone 14 Pro Max
You can, it’s more difficult and time consuming, but if you fotos where your phone excels then it can work.
Stock Photography with your phone. Yes, I made this video 😅
czcams.com/video/viRPeR8znms/video.html
Knowledge was worthy . 🇮🇳
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Why is that commenter such a Debbie Downer? He's all about money. But the enjoyment one gets from creating something is invaluable. ❤ and multiple income streams that bring in 10 to 15k a year add up. Thanks for sharing!
Right? Based on all the comments I feel its a small percentage of people who are debbie downers, and try to bring other down with them 🤷♂️
Auto focus is good on your camera. How much does your lens effect the auto focus ?
The lens will definitely affect AF, focusing distance and sharpness specially at wider apertures.
thanks you for information
you are welcome! Cheers 🙌🏼
Great video again 👍
Thanks again! 🙌🏼
Do I upload my best single shot only or upload the other 50 shots i took before and after getting my best shot too?
I'm confused
I upload as much as possible, not the best, the set up, people waiting, tell the story using multiple photos
@@wollertz mean I have to edit all those other photos too cos I mean you obviously edit the best shot right?
Yes, I process everything I upload, it is 50% of photography
@@wollertz thanks for your replies, I really really wish there's a way I can have a conversation with you, like maybe a call or something
I bet that negative nancy is not a happy person at all. On a lighter note, please make a new video showing the bare bone 🦴 minimum camera and lens that you would use to start stock photos today, I have analysis parálisis in a sea of products I don’t understand ❤❤❤😅
Thanks so much! 🙌🏼
I made this about a year ago, not sure if it answers the question: czcams.com/video/y2VjTXUsv74/video.html
How much for the dog?
Too much
@@wollertz I can pay. Everyone has a price. Can she pull a sled? Is she good in cold weather?
She doesn't like cold, or too much heat, her living environment has to fluctuate from 75 and 80 degrees and and have a minimum of 4 beds, one being a king size for night time sleeping, the other 3 can be smaller, and one must be on a window with a light blanket. The only way you are going to get her on a sled is if it is heated and you pull it for her, not too fast or she will get scared, ohh and with a royal purple pillow inside of the warm sled. She will not get down to get a drink, but the will tell you when to bring her water, her favorite treats are some exclusive duck treat, but she will settle for prosciutto, the high end low salt expensive stuff, and expensive cheese.
As far as meals, she will not repeat the same thing in one day or 2 days for that matter, she fluctuates between moose meat, elk, grass fed pork, free range chicken and lamb.
She does have a price and as you can see it is not cheap.
@wollertz OK, wow! I didn't know she's so high maintenance! She really is out of my price range. I'd go in debt! Thanks for the info, I'll have to pass.
Thats why I need more subscribers and sponsors 😅
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Mikeabc etc, etc… rubbish, if you want to shoot stock at whatever level because you love photography then do it!
100% Thanks so much for this! 🙌🏼
Stock photography doesn’t generate an income to live on but it is an income stream, and can help with travel and gear costs. I’m a retired pro press photographer, but still get a buzz when someone buys one of my pics from an agency because I still have a passion for photography. People with negative comments or attitude’s need not comment. It’s still worth doing, contributing and learning. Hope you got a model release from the bear!
You're simply great!!!!!!!! Keep Rocking man
Thanks! Will do! 🙌🏼