Shutterstock Q&A and stock photography advice for 2019

In this video I answer some of the most common questions I get about making money on Shutterstock (and stock photography in general) and give you some overall tips and tricks. Remember, my answers are based on my own personal experience and are by no means an official representation of Shutterstock. Throughout my two and a half years on Shutterstock, I have learned how to generate a decent passive income using the platform. #shutterstock #stockphotography #passiveincome

In this video:

Could you share what is the size of your portfolio and how often you upload?
Do you investigate search results before shooting?
Who prices the photos?
Is there is any way to find out where my photo is being used?
Do you need the FAA drone license for drone photo sales?
Which makes more money, stock footage or monetized YouTube videos?
Is it better to use your real name or a business or profile name when selling stock photography?
How can I upload photos with logos and trademarks without a release form?
How can I break into the first page of search results on Shutterstock? Is there some algorithm at work behind the scenes?
What type of illustrations and vectors sell most?
How do you edit photos for stock sites?
Is there any significant difference in price / earnings between commercial and editorial photos?

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Commercial vs. Editorial Photos:    • Commercial vs. Editorial Photos on Shutter...  
Taking stock photos of the pride parade:    • Stock photos that sell: Photographing the ...  
Travel photos that sell on Shutterstock:    • Sell TRAVEL stock photos on Shutterstock -...  
My WEIRDEST photo sales on Shutterstock:    • My WEIRDEST photo sales on Shutterstock  

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Note: If you have a Shutterstock question, please type it here and do not send it to me on Instagram. It is much easier for me to type out a response here on YouTube using my computer than attempt at doing so with my phone.