As of May 28, 2021, the average annual pay for a Freelance News Photographer in the United States is $50,460 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.26 an hour.
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).