Stock Photography Income — Which Niches Actually Sell

Stop shooting photos that never sell.

After 15 years and 100,000+ images across 12 platforms, I've learned exactly which photos actually earn — and which just collect likes. This guide hands you that knowledge, straight, no fluff.

Inside:

• The niches that actually sell — my proven earners, why they sell, and who buys them
• The traps to avoid — the "beautiful" shots that never make a cent
• Never run out of ideas — the mindset shift that turns one location into an endless portfolio
• Commercial vs. editorial — what to shoot for the widest licensing
• The 50,000 rule — validate any niche before you waste a day shooting it
• Copy space, buyer intent & the upload strategy that actually builds income

No hype. Just the honest truth: this is a steady, long-game side hustle that pays for years once you do it right.

Part of the complete system: shoot (this guide) · edit (Lightroom Basics) · rank (Metadata Playbook).