– Lighting Pattern.
– Lighting Ratio.
– Quality of light.
– Lens selection.
– Background.
– Exposure/metering.
– Sharpness – getting it in focus.
– How to position the subject (posing)
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).