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In India, there are lots of photographers available who know how to capture good photos like you.

but do you really know how to sell your photos online in India? and earn genuine money using your photography profession?

as you know there are so many different ways which you can use and apply to earn money using photography.

but as everybody says it takes time to get enough earnings using your photography skills.

so the direct answer is some questions like can photographers earn enough money to run their house?

yes, believe me, you can earn a good amount of money online if you have excellent ( or good ) photography skills.

if you have only this one thing then get ready to inquire about some good ways to earn money online using photography, especially in India.

so today in this article, I’m going to share some most popular and trusted stock photography sites.

which you can use & learn to sell photos online in India, most of these stock photography sites and used by many pro photographers…

when I was sixteen, I just loved to capture photos using my smartphone and after that day I kept falling in love with my photography work.

I count photography as one of my beloved (or maybe only :D) hobbies.

I never know which photos I captured using my smartphone are capable of earning good money online, and apart from this, I can sell my photos online.

Know which one is better? smartphone camera or DSLR camera.

yes, you can even earn money online if you don’t have an expensive DSLR camera or other important equipment.

Check out this 2-in-1 mobile add-on lens to perform better at mobile photography.

you just need simplicity + good idea + smart work, that’s it, sharing all these tips later in this article.

listed below all websites are very easy to use and verified websites, so in the end, you get your money if everything works fine that’s for sure.

FI: I did lots of research before choosing these websites.

6 Trusted & High Paying Sites to sell photos online

these websites are also called as BEST stock photography websites to sell photos online.

If you own only a Smartphone then still you’re in the race, to learn how to do better smartphone photography.

Check out my recent mobile camera 2 in 1 lens (macro + wide) which I bought just to capture better images using a smartphone.

if you don’t know anything about how stock photography websites work then please read this article.

all these websites are very useful if you want to earn some extra money online using your awesome photography skills (don’t get excited 😀 ).

but before you start earning first of all you need to create an account on a platform.

so after approval, you can share some good-quality photos that must be captured by you on that particular platform.

once your account gets verified then create a good portfolio and attract more users, if any user downloads your images then you get money per image (as simple as that 😀 ).

you can even use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest to boost your efforts, follow me on Instagram to find more new ideas 🙂

also, you can invest some time and money to create a promotion so you can easily reach more people.

here’s an in-detail description regarding each stock photography site, which I just mentioned earlier…

Shutterstock

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Shutterstock is the king of the stock photography market.

this website contains more than 18 million photos (150K Images Added Daily).

drawings and videos also can be downloaded.

you can easily submit your application here.

istock

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this is another good stock photography site that is officially managed by Getty Images.

istock is best known for its Three-day rule.

that means it will take at least three days from the time you sell the stock until the money is available, sweet and simple :).

to get verified with istock you need to submit 15 images / 3 videos / 15 illustrations and after seeing your content they’ll inform you later.

Join stock

smug mug pro

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this website is not for every single photographer.

if you have enough quality then you can create your account on this website.

because this website is best for ONLY  a pro photographer.

so if you think you got everything then you can join them.

join them after reading this.

500 Pixel & etsy

these two are last but not the least types of stock photography websites, which help you to earn good money online using your photos.

500px and etsy

etsy also helps you to show your images for India only.

on the other side, 500px is also encouraging you to get famous with Google and some other popular websites.

because, 500px supplies their best photos on Google wallpapers, so you also get a chance to feature your stunning photographs on Google ( that must be an awesome feeling, I know !! )

find some best resources to get started with these two best stock photography websites.

the cover photo was captured by rawpixel on Unsplash. ( check out my profile on Unsplash )

if you want to know more about how to sell photos online then read this article.

If you’re pretty interested in shooting Indoor then a product shoot is a good option.

here is a quick way to do better Product Photography at home, without any expensive equipment.

Vecteezy

Vecteezy is a stock marketplace that offers millions of photos, videos, and vector graphics.

Vecteezy

the most unique detail about Vecteezy is that as a contributor, you have the option to submit your photos under a free license.

and Vecteezy will pay you for each download.

you can earn more by submitting resources under their Pro license.

but hobbyists and enthusiasts may like the idea of getting paid for free downloads.

to submit your contributor application at Vecteezy. you’ll need to upload 10 images or videos to be reviewed as part of the application.

Final Words

Now you know some great sites to share your images.

but if you don’t submit quality work then you’ll not get the result that you’re looking for.

that means make sure, if you own a good camera then you know how to use it to get better pictures.

Some Important ways to improve your photography performance

so before you publish make sure you do enough research for that particular niche or topic.

as you know there are more than enough types of photography available, so choose any one type which you like and also there is low competition available in the market.

Know 65+ common but unknown photography terms

so use some cool tools like Google Trends so you can track records for trading things happening around the world.

you can even pick a specific country and get the niche.

I found this amazing website: pickworkflow.com, which you can use to search for keywords and topics for your next shoot.

Very important tips

Before you submit your images to any stock photography site, make sure you retouch them properly.

if you see any under or over-exposed part in your image then make sure you fix it, and take care of the grains and details which is available in the image.

so make sure you know how to edit your images before you submit them.

If you’re a Lightroom lover but don’t want to spend your money to edit RAW files then you can read this article, where I’m sharing a free alternative of Lightroom to edit RAW images.

if you know any other cool tools then please comment below and let me know 🙂

here is one bonus article which might help you to earn as a photographer…

That’s all from my side, hope you guys learn something new and know some best stock websites to sell photos online, especially in India.

Let me know which website you’re using to earn some money in the comment section, have a good day.

best of luck 🙂

Hi, I'm Manthan I'm a professional photographer and founder of photographywith.com. this site hosts all of my writing on photography stuff like blogs, reviews, editing, and much more. whatever I learn new, I publish here as a blog with some good and easy examples. Cheers, Manthan

7 Comments

  1. Hey, can you suggest me that which website is better for beginner in India . Actually, what i think Shutterstock is popular website and everyday million of photos uploaded there basically there is so much crowded on this website So, is it right for beginner to upload their photos and achieve good response, if not then then please suggest me the better website for beginners and also payment process .

    1. Thank you, Shefali for reaching out.

      There are many websites available which are better are better to sell photos but not every site is genuine and ready to give you the amount which you’re going to earn with your images.

      so My personal suggestion in a matter of trust and better commission, you can try Shutterstock for some time, the key to success is the quality and images which you’re going to pick and share with others, thank you.

  2. Thank you.the information is given by you is very helpful and have good
    knowledge.
    1. Is there any terms and conditions for uploading files,like frequency, quality and quantity of pictures?
    2. Type of photos which we can upload?like handmade or simple drawing ,pictures captured by smartfones are allowed or not?
    3.can we see our uploaded pictures if we search on Google.?
    4.and for what things happened(like download and views)so they will pay to us?

    1. Glad you like the content Jyoti, really appreciated 🙂

      let me share a quick answer to your questions…

      1. yes there’re a couple of terms and conditions like making sure there are no more grains in your images ( picture quality is good enough )

      Like if you’re sharing pictures of any person then make sure it’s properly visible and in focus. and I don’t think there is any limit to upload images ( quantity ) just make sure all the images are captured by you.

      2. almost anything ( make sure it’s trading, so you can earn more by getting more downloads, use google trend to find some trading things happening around the globe ( like covid 😀 ) )

      3. yes you can see your images.

      4. for shutter stock and similar sites, downloads are important if any client downloads the image (which means he is buying your image ) so you’ll get some commission.

      hope I just cleared all of your doubts.

      Thank you, stay safe 🙂

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