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Sell Stock Photos & Videos

Upload photos/videos to stock sites. Earn royalties every time someone downloads your content.

Startup Cost
€500
Potential Earnings
50-2,000
per monthly
Time Commitment
part-time
Popularity
76/100

🇮🇪 Irish Context

Irish photographers earning €100-500/month with 1000+ image portfolios

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Invest in decent camera (€500) or use quality smartphone

2

Learn basics of composition and lighting

3

Upload to Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty Images

4

Focus on high-demand topics (business, tech, lifestyle)

5

Build library of 500+ images for consistent income

Pros

  • Passive royalties
  • Creative work
  • One upload, sell forever
  • Low ongoing effort

Cons

  • Saturated market
  • Takes time to build portfolio
  • Low per-download earnings (€0.25-5)

Tags

#photography#passive#creative#royalties

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