Can Stock Photography Still Make You Money In 2024?

Clearing up the misconceptions and ideas that some people have regarding Stock photography and other creator economy center gigs.

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[manishashrotriya]

I love your no ego, no bullshit replies to negativity. This video totally makes sense.

[MrMMAJER]

Don't let these people put you down. I've seen a lot of videos before starting with stock and I think yours are some of the best, personally you helped me understand the importance of numbers, and change my perspective on what to shoot. Because at first I was going way too slow.

You also seem like a genuinely honest guy, so thank youm

[arth.]

I outright love photography. If I can make a few dollars, that would be a bonus. One of my images just sold for 10 cents. That made me happy. I also think it's cool when I go online and type something that relates to my image and it pops up on the screen. People are slowly seeing my work. I think it is cool.

[GregKelton]

I agree with you. In the beginning, Stock is a lot of work, with little reward. But as your portfolio grows the more you keep making. I'm in the black, but I also enjoy it. If I played Golf, how much would I spend for that enjoyment. Add that into my profit and I'm way ahead.

[maksakreatif]

Agree with you. I've been in stock photography since 2012, begin as a total newbie with camera and photography. Now I'm still considering myself as a hobbyist rather than professional photographer. But until now it has been my main source of income to feed my family, thanks to cheap living cost in my country. Most of my stocks also made with very cheap production cost.

[danielstassen]

People with a negative outlook will never be successful in any endeavors because they lack the motivation to keep going. In any business, perseverance is the key to success. I believe the same applies to stock. Good video. Thank you

[martanogueiraphotography]

You have to enjoy the process as well. I've been doing stock photography for 4 years and I don't intend to stop. I've learned so much from it and have paid for a large part of my gear with revenue from stock. And I don't even upload regularly; it's really just for fun 😀 Lately, I've been submitting more videos, which have already started to sell.
Keep making great videos! I love the content and watch them every week 🥰

[FraserAtSea]

I found this video SO useful and really motivational! I started dabbling in the world of stock photography as a side hustle, and so many people have told me I'm wasting my time.

I've started about 2 months ago, and have already sold a few photos - that makes me smile, for sure!

[sarahmiller]

After stumbling along your video... I'm now going back to watch all your videos and notifications are on for all your upcoming videos....im excited now for the future. With your honesty and down to earth style, I love it!!! 📷💡

[EvaJ]

Kudos to you, for handling criticism with such ease . Your a class act and a great teacher ! Great channel, I’m learning so much 😍🤩

[rulistening]

I found your channel last month while looking for places to visit on the Oregon Coast.
I love the ocean.
Your videos inspired me to visit several of the sites that you presented.

Your videos were great at really showcasing our beautiful coastline.

[handyharry]

You have such a level-headed approach to stock photography! At 63 (retired and have time!), I live in a small community on the Namibian coastline, and your insights inspire me to capture the everyday scenes around me. What might seem ordinary to me could hold a unique charm for others. I'm excited to start taking stock photos just for fun—and who knows, maybe even make a sale or two! Why not, right?

[felipediazvlog]

Answering negative criticism is actually good! You just encouraged me to get into stock photography through your answers :-)

[kimduboisphotographeanimaliere]

I'm in the process of doing a complete cleanup of my hard drive to sort through all my photos and upload a bunch to stock photo sites. Since they're just taking up space and gathering "dust", I might as well put them to good use and make some money! 😊📸

[irynamanko]

Thank you for that positive video! And Bamby is very cool!

[AKABLACKKGYPSY]

Think positive, be positive, and receive positive. That's productivity... thanks for sharing 👍🏾 😊

[brendaowensvisuals]

Charlie your videos are great! Believe it or not there are bots that exist just to create conflict online and at times comments like that actually can be created that way! That blew my mind to learn. Some people also are to scared to do anything themselves and only derive satisfaction by hoping to make others upset. Your community here appreciates all you do, and I personally smile when I see you have put up a new video! So glad you are on this platform! It takes a lot of courage and determination to be creative!

[philliphickox]

Getting images accepted for stock is a huge learning experience, and many skills need to be developed and improved. My biggest bug bearer and time consumer is keyboarding and after a year or more I think I am finally getting a handle on it.

[marziocallegari]

Me and my partner love watching your videos, you always seem happy and make our day. We have taken your advice on stock and have started making money with just 100-200 photos and videos.! I always said I don’t know why your following is not bigger!

[NoThanks-zm]

Thanks for sharing! It's funny how people with nothing else meaningful in their lives feel the need to try to tear people down. I do think sharing both side of concept is important, pros/cons and all that, but some people have nothing better to do than to criticize people for doing something. Probably because they do nothing of value and dislike their own worthlessness. Love ya bro