– Find Your Focus. Just like we were all told in school, having focus is a very important thing.
– Direct the Eye With Leading Lines.
– Scale and Hierarchy.
– Balance Out Your Elements.
– Use Elements That Complement Each Other.
– Boost (or Reduce) Your Contrast.
– Repeat Elements of Your Design.
– Don’t Forget the White Space.
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).