Overview:
Sell photos, vectors, or digital art on stock platforms like Shutterstock or Etsy.
Core Skills to Learn:
Photography Basics: Lighting, composition, editing.
Trend Research: Identify in-demand themes (e.g., wellness, remote work).
SEO for Art: Keyword-optimize titles/descriptions.
Vector Design: Use Adobe Illustrator or Procreate.
Learning Resources:
Courses:Stock Photo Masterclass (CreativeLive).
Digital Art for Beginners (Domestika).
Books:The Stock Photography Handbook by Michal Heron.
Tools:Lightroom (photo editing).
Etsy (sell digital prints).
Top Platforms:
Shutterstock (royalties per download).
Adobe Stock (higher payouts for exclusives).
Redbubble (sell art on merchandise).
Certifications:
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP).
Tips:
Shoot in RAW format for editing flexibility.
Upload consistently (10–20 images/month).

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