Shutterstock is worth the effort
SHUTTERSTOCK is possibly one of the most lucrative microstock agencies for photographers.
While their rate of payment is low, the sales you make well and truly make up the difference.
Initially, you would be paid 25 cents per image until you reach $500 in sales, and after that your rate rises again. Rumours abound they are about to give photographers another pay rise.
There are a few issues with dealing with Shutterstock.
BAD: Takes most people 5 – 7 attempts to be accepted as a Shutterstock photographer. They are picky on any noise showing in the image.
GOOD: Super fast approvals, generally within 24 hours. Great sales volume.
A tip for once you join. Keep submitting small numbers of photos. Buyers seem to scroll through the newest images and that is how they buy. IF you take a break for a while your sales will plummet.
Ryan Carter
Cool! Thanks for the info, I have started doing Stock as of late, I have also found Shutterstock to be quite picky, the initial submition process can be pretty hard! But after that its worth it. I am also using these sites
Shutterstock
123 Royalty Free
Can Stock Photo
Dreamstime
IStockPhoto
Found them pretty good also.