– Single Photos Sell Better than Group Shots. This one really surprised us.
– Candid Photos Sell Better than Posed Shots. No surprise here, given the italicized point above.
– Wide Shots Sell Better than Closeups.
– Looking Away is Better than Facing the Camera.
– Unidentified Subjects Sell Better.
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).