📱 Best Platforms
Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Alamy
📖 The Hustle
Shoot and upload stock photography focused on underrepresented subjects that buyers search for but rarely find. Examples: plus-size people in professional settings, accessible home design, or hands using adaptive technology. Brands and publishers need diverse, inclusive imagery. Upload consistently to multiple stock platforms and earn royalties on each download over time.
🚀 First Step
Shoot twenty photos in one underserved category like diverse professionals using technology, keyword them carefully, and upload to Shutterstock and Adobe Stock.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Research top-selling but underserved search terms on each platform before shooting
- Include model releases for every recognizable person in your photos
- Shoot both horizontal and vertical compositions for different use cases
🛠 Tools & Resources: Adobe Lightroom, Shutterstock Contributor, Adobe Stock, Alamy, Canva