Contributing Images to Shutterstock Overview
Shutterstock.com is a great resource for the consumer to find and acquire stock images, videos, and vector graphics. The majority of these images become available due to contributors around the world. Contributing Images to Shutterstock is a great resource for earning additional revenue.
If photography is your hobby or profession, signing up as a contributor is a great opportunity to earn money for the images you may already be taking.
Contributing Images to Shutterstock Earnings
As your lifetime earnings increase, your potential earnings for each submission will increase. You can find the earnings breakdown below:
Lifetime Earnings | Monthly Subscriber Image | On Demand Image (Sml/Med) | On Demand Image (Any Size) | Custom Image / Enhanced License Image | Footage Clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | $0.25 | $0.81 | $1.88 | 20% (up to $80) | 30% |
| $500 – $3,000 | $0.33 | $1.07 | $2.48 | 25% (up to $100) | 30% |
| $3,000 – $10,000 | $0.36 | $1.17 | $2.70 | 28% (up to $112) | 30% |
| $10,000+ | $0.38 | $1.24 | $2.85 | 30% (up to $120) | 30% |
Click HERE for more information regarding payout earnings.
Getting Started Contributing Images to Shutterstock
Getting started is simple an easy. All you have to do is:
- Provide a valid form of identification (Drivers License or Passport).
- Submit content for review. It may take 3-7 business days for your content to be approved.
- Once Approved, your images will be added to your portfolio.
Click HERE to find more information about the submission process.
