Yes, you can earn money from stock photography, BUT it’s getting harder each year as more and more photographers are stepping in and the market has become over-saturated. No, stock photography is not dead. You can still do money with it, but you have to focus on images that sell.
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).