Figuring out how to sell photos online and make money is easier than most photographers think, with legit platforms paying anywhere from $0.25 to $500+ per image.
That range is the catch. Stock sites like Shutterstock and iStock are the easiest place to start, but each download pays little. Print and portfolio platforms such as SmugMug take more setup and offer better margins.
This guide lists 13 platforms worth your time, a step-by-step money-making strategy, tips to increase sales, real earning examples and the common mistakes that keep new sellers stuck at a few dollars a month.
