As of May 2016, the typical median photographer salary is $34,070 annually, where half of the photographers are paid less and half are paid more. Those in the lower 10 percent make under $19,110, and those in the top 10 percent get paid over $76,220.
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).