Sell Photos

One of the most popular microstock agencies, iStockphoto is more than a photo seller, it's an active community of photographers and designers. Read on to find out how to submit your work to iStockphoto.

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With just over 1.5 million images online, Big Stock Photo is becoming a large player in the microstock industry. A lenient royalty-free licensing method, which includes use in web templates, and decent photographer payouts, makes Big Stock Photo worth a look.

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Dreamstime is a top microstock company that has been around, in it's current form, since 2004. Photographers earn a flat rate of 50% to 60% for each photo sold.

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Fotolia is a 'social marketplace' that brings together photographers and designers, making it easy to license work at a low cost. If your photography skills are up to par, getting your work posted on Fotolia is a simple process.

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This look at Shutterstock will give you an overview of what it takes to get your photos posted for sale. Shutterstock is a microstock agency that offers over 2.5 million royalty free images for sale via subscription.

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Interested in selling photos? We'll break down the rates and commissions paid by various top microstock agencies to photographers who are selling their photos.

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This article covers the basics of selling stock photos-- the who, where, and what. It is easy to get started, and there are plenty of competing photographers, but if you are persistent and produce quality photographs, selling stock photos can be a rewarding experience and can earn you a little bit of extra cash.

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