As of May 29, 2021, the average annual pay for a Full Time Photographer in the United States is $38,579 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $742/week or $3,215/month.
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).