Listen "Is Stock Photography Still Worth It?"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Edward Antonelli and Jeremy discuss the evolving landscape of stock photography, highlighting major players like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock, and exploring the potential for photographers to monetize their existing images. They delve into the importance of keywording, the impact of AI on the industry, and the necessity of understanding rights and releases when selling images. The discussion concludes with thoughts on future trends and the viability of stock photography as a side hustle.TakeawaysStock photography has changed significantly over the years.Shutterstock remains the largest stock photography marketplace.Adobe Stock is gaining popularity among designers.Keywording is a crucial and time-consuming part of stock photography.AI has impacted the profitability of stock photography.Authenticity in photography is becoming more valued.Photographers should consider the rights and releases for their images.Uploading images to stock sites can be a low-effort side hustle.It's important to research niche stock agencies for specialized photography.The end of the year is a good time to clean up and upload images.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Stock Photography02:42 Exploring Major Stock Photography Platforms06:40 The Process of Uploading and Keywording10:44 The Impact of AI on Stock Photography16:43 Authenticity in Stock Photography19:35 Conclusion and Future Trends
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