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.
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.
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
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