– Lighting. The first thing to look for before you start shooting is what kind of lighting you’re working with.
– Clarity. As I said above, readers want to see what’s in the photo.
– Color. This is a huge pet peeve of mine.
– Staging/Composition.
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).