Websites Where You Make Money By Sharing Pictures

Websites Where You Make Money By Sharing Pictures

Are you a photo addict who’s always trying to get the perfect shot of everything around you? Instead of keeping all those photos to yourself, there are several ways that you can turn your hobby into an income-generating project.

Nowadays, there are many sites that allow you to make money just by sharing your pictures online. However, each site has its own payment structure.

Here are six websites where you can make money by sharing pictures.

0. Perv Mom

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This is quite the surprise, because Perv Mom is not exactly a portal to share your pictures and earn money. Perv Mom is an adult production in family taboo niche, where seducing and perverted step mothers are using their step sons for their very own satisfaction. We mention this because an idea of starring in adult industry and being recognizable worldwide could be a way of earning as well.

1. FreeRangeStock

FreeRangeStock allows you to earn money by sharing your photos. However, instead of earning through sales, you get to earn through your own AdSense account. To start, you will have to create an AdSense account (if you don’t already have one) and open a FreeRangeStock account. You can then add your AdSense code to your FreeRangeStock account and start uploading your photos online.

You’ll get to earn more than 80% of the revenue generated from Google AdSense Ads every time someone looks at your profile or downloads your photo.

2. Instaprints

Instaprints  payment structure is quite different from FreeRangeStock. You make money through your Instagram photos. However, Instagram doesn’t pay you; Instaprints does. All you need to do is to link both your Instagram and Instaprints account.

Your pictures are then used as a physical print design for different products like posters, greeting cards, T-shirts etc. Every time someone likes and orders the items with your picture, you get to earn from it. Furthermore, Instaprints takes care of the printing and shipping of the products.

The site also allows you to set your own rates.

3. iStockphoto

This is one of the oldest stock photo websites on the internet. iStockphoto regularly vets new applicants to make sure that they fit the professional nature of their already large network of contributors. This means that you’ll have to go through an application process when joining the website. They will then accept you into their network once your application and samples have been successfully reviewed.

You’ll get to earn a minimum of 15% for any sales from pictures. However, you can also upgrade to “Exclusive Status” and have your earnings capped at a minimum of 45%.

4. 500px

This site also lets you earn from your pictures by allowing you to sell them online. Generally, there are three ways in which you can earn. You can either sell your pictures through an exclusive license, non-exclusive license or submit them for commercial licensing. Exclusive licenses fetch more money than non-exclusive licenses, though you can’t sell the picture more than once. Commercial licensing allows your pictures to be featured in big commercial ads and you get to earn from it as well.

Furthermore, 500px is quite easy to join. You simply sign up for a free account and then submit your photos and relevant documentation.

5. Fotolia

Another stock photography website that you can make use of is Fotolia. It is part of the Adobe family and as a result, photos from the community can be bought from within Adobe’s programs. Given the fact that most designers use Adobe, it serves as a great marketing platform for premium pictures.

Every photo that you sell through Fotolia earns you an average of 20% to 46% commission which come in the form of credits. You can then convert the credits to cash. One credit is usually worth $1.40.

6. Snapped4u

Snapped4u is a niche stock photo site. It only accepts pictures which are related to events like weddings, concerts, festivals, etc. Therefore, if you happen to be a photo addict with a passion for capturing events, then this is the best site for you.

You will earn by selling your photos. For every photo that you sell below $5 you will receive $0.50 commission from the sale price. For every picture sold above $5, you can charge 10% commission.

Conclusion

Snapping and sharing photos has become an obsession for many people thanks to the ever-growing capabilities of smartphone cameras and the numerous photo sharing sites available. However, not many people know the income-generating potential of photography. We hope that these six sites will help you make some money on the side while doing what you love most.

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