Like taking pics? Here are 25 sites that will pay for your pictures.

Photographers can turn their passion into a profession. They can sell photos/videos/illustrations online to make money. Some are making their living online by selling beautiful and creative digital photos. For them, this has become a very rewarding career.

Below is a list of 22 websites where one can sell photos, as well as, videos and illustrations. Do some research, find-out which websites suits you best. Each site has its own way of letting photographers earn. Some sites allow members to upload their images [videos and other digital material] and if someone buys it, they are given a certain percentage from the sale. Choose the site whose commission structure suits you.

1. ShutterStock

They pay members $0.2 if someone downloads one of their photos.

2. istockphoto

In order to join, one needs to pass a quiz. Before taking this quiz, read the given manual. They pay 15% of the money from each sale. The commission rate can go up to 45% if a member becomes Exclusive Contributor. One can request a withdrawal when his account balance is $100 or more.

3. Fotolia

Pay is from 20 to 63 percent. Members have ranking which determines the percentage of commissions they get.

4. ShutterFly

One has to buy space [Gallery] in order to sell photos. Two plans are offered costing $99/year and $199/year.

5. ShutterPoint

This site offers high commission rates, 70 to 85 percent. Minimum withdrawal amount is $50.

6. DreamsTime

They share 25-50 percent money on each sale. Minimum withdrawal amount is $100.

7. DepositPhotos

Commission rate: 44 to 52 percent.

8. Zenfolio

Users have to buy a package which can include a website and gallery where one can sell digital files. There are four plans: $30/year, $60/year, $120/year and $250/year. They also offer 14 days trial account.

9.  BigStockPhoto

10. Photoboxgallery

Site allow users to create a gallery for free. On every sale, they will take 10% commission.

11. Photoshelter

Users have to buy space. 3 packages are offered: 9.99/month, 29.99/month and $49.99/month.

12. Corbis

13. Canstockphoto

14. Smugmug

15. Photomerchant

16. Exposuremanager

17. IFP3.com

18. Morephotos

19. Dreamstime

20. Digilabspro

21. Veer

22. Alaskastock

23. Zazzle

24. Photoreflect

25. Imagekind

Making money online.

If you want to make a little spending money from home or earn a full-time salary, now’s the time — especially if you have a computer. Just going online opens up a host of opportunities. The trick is knowing which businesses are legitimate and which ones aren't. I will do my best to keep you guys up to date on the best ones out there. here are a few.

Sell your crafts 

Do you knit? Make jewelry? Sew? If so, there are lots of opportunities to sell handmade wares online. As a member of Etsy (etsy.com), you’ll have your own online store to showcase your items. It’s free to become an Etsy seller, but you’ll pay a fee of 20¢ to list an item with up to five photos for four months. When the item sells, you pay a 3.5 percent commission to Etsy. There’s no limit to how much you can charge, and what you earn is based on how your crafts sell.

At Jewelry Wonder (jewelrywonder.com), sellers must have at least 30 items to open a free online store. There’s no charge to sellers — no setup fee, monthly or transaction fees, or listing or hosting fees. And sellers set their own prices, so the sky’s the limit.

ArtFire (artfire.com) is the home of artists, crafters, suppliers and media creators from around the world. Sellers can choose either a basic free account that includes unlimited listings with four pictures per item plus the ability to sell directly from your blog or website, or a Pro account for $15.95 a month with 10 pictures per item plus a customizable “store” and promo features. There are no transaction fees on ArtFire, so you keep what you make. The site also offers online training in merchandising and marketing.

Make money from your talent 

At Fiverr (fiverr.com), you can offer services that use your skills — designing a business card, creating a podcast jingle, planning a trip — for five bucks a pop. Fiverr keeps $1 and the seller gets $4 per gig.

Tutor kids or adults 

If you have a college degree or are currently enrolled in college and think you have the skills to tutor math, science, English or social studies, tutoring online might fit you perfectly. Check out Tutor.com, where tutors work as independent contractors and earn around $10 to $14 per hour based on the subject and hours worked. Very active tutors can earn anywhere from $800 to $1,600 a month.

Take on microjobs and quick tasks

Many folks pick up pocket money every day by doing quick field work assignments for companies, or doing odd jobs for local businesses and homeowners.Businesses big and small post micro-projects through a free iPhone app called Gigwalk (an Android version is in the works). A winemaker, for example, might need someone in your town to visit a retailer and take a smartphone picture of a product display.Homeowners across the U.S. browse the TaskRabbit website if they need help assembling Ikea furniture or grocery shopping. Local businesses also call on TaskRabbits when they need on-demand workers, delivery drivers or event staff. You do need to ace a video interview and a thorough background check in order to become a TaskRabbit.If your friends look to you for fashion and shopping advice, check into becoming an affiliate for the shopping site Beso. It works the same way as a traditional blog, except you don’t need to think up 500 fresh words every day. You make a few cents every time friends and followers click on links you share within brief posts to social network sites.

Freelance

Freelancing is a time-honored way for writers and graphic designers to make money. It's not uncommon for administrative assistants, accountants, computer programmers and other professionals to also find freelance opportunities. Look at niche job sites such as Elance, Guru and FreelanceSwitch.

If you're a super-speedy typist, have a good ear and write well, you might be cut out for transcription work. Transcribers provide closed captioning for films and TV shows and written transcripts of academic presentations and focus groups. Visit Tigerfish to get started.

Crowdfund your way to success

When you hear the word "crowdfunding," chances are you automatically think about Kickstarter, which lets designers, developers and writers pitch product ideas that anyone can contribute to. But with GoFundMe, you can use the power of crowdfunding to help pay for your next vacation, cover unexpected bills, go to graduate school or just about anything else. Whatever goal you're trying to reach, write it up on the site and then ask your friends, family and anyone else to chip in to help — you'll be surprised at how a few dollars from all of your friends can add up!

Answer questions and share your expertise

Who knew that answering questions could earn you cash? Sites like JustAnswer will pay you (as long as you're qualified) to answer questions submitted by people who need advice they can trust. For instance, if you're a tech genius, someone might ask you to help them set up their new smartphone. You have a law degree? Maybe someone needs a simple legal question answered. Auto mechanic? Please, tell me how to reset the car's computer after I change the oil (but first, walk me through how to change the oil). This is a great way to take what you know and turn it into a nice little side business for yourself.

Another service I have put to the test recently is Rewarder. You sign up and see if you can help anyone who has posted a "reward." Today, someone is offering $100 if you can help them find their poodle. Another person is offering $50 for a travel itinerary to Sydney, Australia. My personal favorite, someone will pay $20 for proposal ideas for his girlfriend. Easy, fun and the "rewards" add up.

Sell your time or services

If you have free time, there are a lot of services that can turn that time into money earned. Fiverr is an online marketplace where you can post anything you're willing to do: your creativity (and what people are willing to pay for) is all that limits you. Payments, as the name implies, start at $5 but can go higher. I also like online storefront Zaarly — which is kind of a personal concierge service. Using the site requires you to submit an application, but once you're approved, what you sell is up to you: dog-walking services? Pilates lessons? Homemade birthday cakes? Closet organization? Describe and price your services as you see fit and wait for orders to come in. One bummer, though, is that it's not available everywhere yet — check the site to see if it's offered in your area.

The (small) downside to both of these services is that they require you to have some personal marketing skills: To succeed, you need to convince people on Fiverr and Zaarly that your services are worth paying for.

Have a yard sale ... from your smartphone

Yard sales are a great way to earn some extra cash, but they can be a hassle to set up and run. So instead, why not take a picture of what you want to sell on your smartphone and offer it up on the online classified service Antengo? It connects you with others in your area who are want to buy your stuff — Antengo will automatically post the photo and your description of the item to users of its app and to sites like Craigslist and Facebook, so your ad gets the widest reach possible. I'm a little addicted to this service. A garage sale has never been so easy.

Hope these work for you. I've tried a couple myself, and it helped me get some extra cash. Good luck.