Alamy Sales Report: What the images sold from March to May Round-Up
March - Two repeated sales, would you like to make a guess which are the two pieces?
April - Only two images sold with revenue close to $500, I never had such an occurrence before. *Punching my fist in air*
May -Five images sold, but two of them went for just $0.28 each, followed by three refunds from previous sales. My worst-performing month so far—a reminder of the reality of the stock photography business. Such are the ups and downs of this side incomes.
If you're a passionate hobbyist with thousands of photos sitting unused on your hard drive, it's time to unlock their potential. Many photographers, both amateur and professional are generating passive income through stock photography. It’s a great opportunity to turn your creativity into a possible side hustle.
By uploading your creative images to a stock photo library, you not only share your artistic work with the world but also potientally earn each time your image is downloaded. Think of it as monetizing what you already have.
Let’s be very clear: it takes consistent effort. If you upload just five high-quality photos every week, you'll have over 250 images by the end of the year. That's a pretty solid portfolio, especially if you optimize each image with the right keywords and captions.
Stock photography isn’t about luck—it’s about aligning your content to match with market demand. Whether it's landscapes, lifestyle, business, or conceptual shots, strong visuals and smart curation increase your chances of making sales. One of the major benefits for me? I have images sell repeatedly over time. I have photos that continue to generate additional revenue streams years after I uploaded them.
Of course, everyone’s results will differ, and success doesn't come overnight. It took me so many years to get it properly done up. But if you're keen about building passive income from photography, stock libraries is one of the proven path.
If you're based in Singapore and have a collection of beautiful images—but aren’t sure how to curate, keyword, or upload them—I'd be happy to help. With over 20 years of industry experience, 10 years working with Alamy, I can guide you through the process, one-on-one to lessen your pain and speed up your progression. My consultation is based on an hourly fee, of course is NOT FREE. Just reach out via email if you’d like to schedule a session.
Leave a comment below if you’d like to see the types of images I’ve uploaded that generate recurring income annually.