How To Make Money By Uploading & Selling Images

Today I will show you a new and different way to earn online that is by Uploading Images.For years I have seen people uploading their commercially potential images on social networking sites like facebook,orkut, etc. and wondered how they are missing their customers and dumping their talents.As go on reading this article, I believe you will discover the potential of stock photography sites which can bring you hundreds of dollars.

More and more people have what amount to high-quality digital cameras these days and, if you’re one of them, at least a few of your photos may be able to make you a little money as stock photos. There are many sites that will allow you to upload your photos and sell them as stock photography.  

Important Things You'll Need :

1.Professional digital cameras such as Digital SLR cameras.
2.Computer, or a tablet with internet connection.
3.Adobe Photoshop for make changes & make more attractive image(optional).
4.Adobe Illustrator --if you want to create your own images other than photos(optional).

5.patience & hardwork.

As You know that Digital cameras are being used widely for photo shoot. There are many people who keep their digital cameras with them all the time, and keep taking variety of pictures on the go. I have few such people in my acquaintance as well. For all those people, it’s a great way to start earning extra income online from their collection of pictures.

I have short listed some good and reliable websites which offer payments for uploading pictures when they are viewed and downloaded. Here is the list, I hope it will be helpful for you guys.I have also provided links to all sites so that you can join them with ease : 

Websites Which Pay For Picture Uploads 
 
1. Istockphoto.com

As far as stock photography sites go, iStockphoto is pretty well known. They’ve been in business since 2001 and have an extensive collection of stock photography to sell.
For becoming a contributor to istockphoto, you have to join as a member. Then you have to read the manual to learn the basics of stock photography and then take a quiz. After you pass the quiz, you will be asked to submit three of your sample images.Submit your best collections so that they don’t find it difficult to accept your application.

Royalty Rate: 15% to 20%

Exclusive Program: Yes (22% to 45%)

Minimum Payout: $100

File Format: JPG

Minimum Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels

Important Tips:
>>Always check the "getting started" sections and FAQ before you register.
>> Quality is always more important than quantity.

This is the the coolest site among genuine websites to earn money online among all uploading photos sites. Sign-up with shutterstock, upload your images and you will be paid whenever your image is downloaded by someone. It pays $0.25 for every download.
Note:To join as a contributor, initially you will need a valid form of identity,
Royalty Rate: 20% to 30% (depending on contributor’s lifetime earning)
Exclusive Program: No
Minimum Payout: $300 (cheque) or $75 (electronic payment)
File Format: JPG or TIFF
Minimum Resolution: 4.0 megapixels

Important Tips:
>>For earn a good amount you have to use the right keywords,so keep your knowledge updated and use the keywords which are in demand.

 If you’re more concerned about the percentage of royalties than anything else, Fotolia might be a good option. This site offers photographers 64 percent of sales and has a record of accepting far more photos than most other stock photography sites.
After getting registered to the site, upload the photos. People buy your pictures from there. You can set your own rates keeping it within the specified limit. The limits provided to you depend on the level on which you are. As your level increases, your limit for setting the price gets vast.

Royalty Rate: 20% to 46%
Exclusive Program: Yes (35% to 63%)
Minimum Payout: 50 credits (paypal or moneybookers) or 500 credits (wire transfer) {credits can be converted into cash at the time of payout}
File Format: JPEG
Minimum Resolution: 2400 x 1600 pixels (4 megapixel).

Important Tips:
>>Always keep updating your portfolio constantly, don’t leave your gallery for long, its better to upload by making a routine.

This is good site to earn by uploading pictures you take. It is different from many other sites in a way that it accepts only quality material.Dreamstime also offers bonuses in certain situations. To get started with this site, you’ll need to set up an account and submit sample files. Dreamstime then reviews your samples; if they’re approved, those photos will be made available for sale immediately.

Royalty Rate: 25% to 50%
Exclusive Program: Yes (60%)
Minimum Payout: $100
File Format: JPG
Minimum Resolution: 3 megapixels

Important Tips:
>>A new comer to stock photography will surely find dreamstime his first choice to display his photographic talents.

It is a very good and popular site. It has a very large number of image collection and a lot of photographers are linked to it. Sign-up here and upload your images which should be minimum of 3MP size. The approval of your stuff may take one or two days. It pays you about 30-45% commission from every downloads.
Royalty Rate: 30% to 60%
Exclusive Program: No
Minimum Payout: $50 (PayPal or Moneybookers)
File Format: JPG

Important Tips:
>>there are thousands of photos for sale on the net, you may need to promote your photos. 

6. 123rf.com 

A very good site for new as well as professional stock photographers.123rf is great for amateurs as well as pros. Just join as a contributor and upload your best shots. 123rf allows you to mark 5% of your portfolio of images as favorites and these images are given better search rankings.
Royalty Rate: 30% to 60%
Exclusive Program: Yes
Minimum Payout: PayPal $50; MoneyBookers $100; Cheque $200
File Format: JPG
Minimum Resolution: 6 megapixels
 
7. Crestock

Crestock does require you to register for a free account before you really get to look at the site’s terms, but the terms aren’t really unusual. You’ll receive 30 percent of the price of every image you sell through Crestock.
Royalty Rate: 20% to 40%
Exclusive Program: Yes ( 60 percent fee and an additional bonus of $0.20 for each approved submission)
Minimum Payout: $50 (PayPal or Moneybookers)
File Format: JPEG
Minimum Resolution: 6 megapixels

This website offers unlimited uploads, and there is no restriction of the size as well.

 It is an international site and absolutely free to join. It also pays for image views, you get 22 cents per 1000 views of the photo. 

Shareapic has a feature by which you can post your pic to the social networking sites by a single click. In this way you can share your stuff with friends. 

Warnings:

1.Make sure that you own the rights of the photos and images that you upload to stock photo agencies to avoid copyright infringement.
2.Some agencies like dreamstime offers bonuses if you exclusively sell your photos to them. understand the terms and conditions regarding exclusivity before choosing such option.
3.The quality of the picture must be good, it should be clear.Don’t add text and numbers on the images, keep them clean.Light should be proper so that there is no problem with the visibility of your pic.
4.Pornography is strictly prohibited so avoid any nude and sexually explicit stuff.

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