Stock photo earnings per agency Earnings per photo vary a lot among agencies. By selling stock photos, you can earn between $0.30 and $99.50 per (royalty-free) sale, but no less than $0.10. For selling stock photos under an extended license, you can earn up to $500.00 per sale.
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).