Selling photos on various photo selling apps also helps supplement freelance work and can be a welcome source of passive income simply by uploading pictures taken straight from your phone.
The app to install is called the Shutterstock Contributor app. Shutterstock is one of the most established stock agencies. Once photographers register and submit their work, Shutterstock takes 1 to 2 days to review submissions against their technical and compliance requirements.
Formerly known as iStockphoto, iStock and Getty images have formed a powerhouse relationship as both companies are world-renowned for their stock photography. Photographers can contribute photos to iStock or even the parent company Getty Images upon approval.
One feature of Foap is that it sets up ‘missions' or competitions where photographers submit photos and videos that meet specific criteria. If an image is selected, contributors can make a few hundred dollars.
Alamy is the parent company of the mobile app Stockimo and is one of the largest stock photo agencies. Photos are sold through Alamy, but Alamy's commission is 50%, and the Stockimo app pays 20% on the sale of mobile phone images.