As of May 29, 2021, the average annual pay for a Model Photographer in the United States is $54,352 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,045/week or $4,529/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).