– Use Awesome Light. Photography is all about light, and it’s the first thing that will make or break the shot.
– Have an Identifiable Main Subject. First and foremost, your image should have have a main subject.
– Use Relationships to Tell the Story.
– Create Tension Through Framing.
– Don’t Show Everything.
What Sells Best On Shutterstock?
Some types of photos that sell best are Portrait Photography, Food Photography, Landscapes (usually with people) and fine art photography (artsy).