What kind of photos does Shutterstock need?

All images must be at least 4 MP (megapixels) or larger and set at highest quality settings to produce an acceptable file dimension for submission to Shutterstock. The maximum file size you can upload using your web browser is: 50 MB for photos, 100 MB for EPS.

What are the most popular Shutterstock images?

See our 10 most downloaded images below:

  • #1 – Business Meeting in Open Plan Office.
  • #2 – Office Table with Four People Hands Working.
  • #3 – Happy Mother and Baby Laying on a Meadow.
  • #4 – Businesswoman Holding a Plant Crop.
  • #5 – Wood Board Texture.
  • #6 – Businesspeople Smiling in Open Plan Office.

Does Shutterstock have free images?

Each week we’ll give out a new photo and a new vector, completely free. Click the Download link under each image to save it to your computer (Free registration required). By creating an account, I agree to Shutterstock’s Website terms, Privacy policy and Licensing terms.

What type of pictures sell the most?

5 Things the Best-Selling Photos of People Have in Common

  1. Single Photos Sell Better than Group Shots. This one really surprised us.
  2. Candid Photos Sell Better than Posed Shots.
  3. Wide Shots Sell Better than Closeups.
  4. Looking Away is Better than Facing the Camera.
  5. Unidentified Subjects Sell Better.

Is it hard to make money on Shutterstock?

Uploading images to a stock photography house like Shutterstock is easy, free, and can be quite profitable over time. When you contribute to Shutterstock, you still retain the copyright to your creations, and you receive a royalty whenever a subscriber downloads one of your photos.

What photos are in demand?

Landscapes that were inaccessible before are now at the top of the stock photography trend. Images that have strong leading lines will continue to be in demand for stock photography. Photos that capture relaxing scenes like beaches, snow-capped trees and fields of flowers will be the most popular.

What are powerful photos?

The most influential, powerful and famous photos are the ones that capture the deeper significance of that moment: the energy and emotion; the triumphs of the human spirit and the consequences of our errors; our helplessness, our glory, our power. They make history real.

Can you make money on Shutterstock?

As a Shutterstock contributor, you will earn a percentage of the price Shutterstock receives for licensing your content. There are 6 separate earnings levels for images and for videos, ranging from 15% up to 40%. You can graduate through them independently based on your download count in each category.