Stock Photography Statistic - DPChallenge Forums

06/03/2015 11:03:06 AM · #1

May was horrible with a 26% less then April and 30% less then last year May. I still haven't recovered from the drop/dip at Shutterstock last year. I continue uploading to SS but it is flat-lining for me in the moment. And increases at DP and Canva are just not making up for it.

My best 4 in May: DepositPhotos, Zazzle, Shutterstock, Canva

A list of agencies that I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2015/06/stock-photography-sales-statistic-may.html

(The statistic includes income from affiliate/referral programs)

03/08/2015 06:39:12 PM · #2

It is just not getting better in the moment. February is 20% down compared to January and 34% compared to February 2014.

Best four: DepositPhotos, Shutterstock, Zazzle, 123RF
List of agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html

(statistic includes referral income)

Message edited by author 2015-03-08 18:58:15.

01/04/2015 04:17:03 PM · #3

2014 was only 5% better then 2013, but the last few month were bad. Just look at my income graph

Shutterstock had a huge drop for me starting October, and haven't come back up again. Also the POD Christmas season was much weaker this year. I just hope 2015 will be better.

My current blogpost: Stock Photography Sales Statistic December 2014 //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2015/01/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html

Message edited by author 2015-01-04 16:17:31.

12/03/2014 05:19:51 PM · #4

The word to describe November this year is "horrible"! I am down 7% from October and 17% down compared to last year November. My biggest lost comes from Shutterstock, and the POD's have not picked up for the holidays as they have done in the last few years.

My best four for November were: DepositPhotos, Zazzle, Shutterstock, 3dRose
List of agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/12/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html

(statistic includes referral income)

11/04/2014 03:38:04 PM · #5

I expected so much more from October this year, but by the end I was happy just not to be below September. For whatever reason my revenue (sales and referrals) from Shutterstock dropped drastically in the second half of October, and it has not returned to normal so far. Also my POD sales have not increase this year so far. So October turned out to be the same as September and 5% less then last year October.

My best four: Shutterstock, DepositPhotos, BigStock, Zazzle

Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/11/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html
List of Agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html

(this statistic includes referral income)

10/01/2014 03:52:26 PM · #6

14% up from last month, and 25% up compared to last year September.
Best four: Shutterstock, DepositPhotos, Zazzle, iStockPhoto

List of all the agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/10/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html

(This statistic include referral earning at the different agencies)

09/05/2014 09:35:13 AM · #7

August was for me 21% weaker then July, but 35% stronger then last year August. My best four were: Shutterstock, DepositPhotosm, Zazzle, Zoonar

List of all the agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/09/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html

(This statistic includes referral earnings)

08/04/2014 12:00:53 PM · #8

July really surprised me this time. Normally it is not a good month, but this time it was one of my best months. July had an increase of 23% compared to June and a 30% increase compared to July 2013. My best four agencies were: Shutterstock, DepositPhotos, Zazzle, iStockPhoto

List of agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/08/stock-photography-sales-statistic-july.html

(this statistic includes referral income)

07/02/2014 03:14:54 PM · #9

The summer low defiantly has started. June is down 11% compared to May, but the good news for me is that it is still 27% up compared to June 2013. Best four were: Shutterstock, DepositPhotos, Zazzle, 123RF

List of agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/07/stock-photography-sales-statistic-june.html

(this statistic includes referral/affiliate income)

06/11/2014 02:47:21 PM · #10

May was 9% down compared to April and 3% up compared to May 2013.
My for best for May were: Shutterstock, Zazzle, DepositPhotos, iStockPhoto

Blog post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/06/stock-photography-sales-statistic-may.html
List of all agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html

(The statistic includes referral income)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

05/06/2014 02:26:39 PM · #11

April was for me again a BME with a few $ more then last and 8% more then April 2013.
The best for were: Shutterstock, DepositPhotos, Zazzle, Fine Art America

List of agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html
Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/05/stock-photography-sales-statistic-arpil.html

(This statistic includes referral/affiliate income)

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

04/27/2014 06:56:21 AM · #12

$40 in the the last 7 months?
I made $30 in the last 2 months! You really need to get some more work out there :)

I think very few people make much money in stock. I only do it as a way to have a little more cash in my camera fund. Every bit helps...keep the wife off my back :)

Tiberius

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

04/27/2014 06:05:53 AM · #13

How much money are we talking?

I made $40 in the last 7 months ha! With the referrals previously on SS $40 - mm the would be a weak one.

Need to submit more...but sincerely I can't see it as an income source.

Can someone pls contradict me

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

04/26/2014 03:06:52 PM · #14

Possibly interesting "statistic" ... my last ten downloads at Shutterstock:

-Truck emitting plumes of black diesel exhaust
-Concord, California Police Station
-

Isaac jumping off the jhigh diving board into a swimming pool (3 times)
-Corpse flower (2 times)
-Sunset over San Francisco Bay
-Sun rays over East Bay Hills
-Abstract border/banner art made using flip/blend technique

04/05/2014 11:18:22 AM · #15

It was my BME. The agencies that pushed me by far up the most was Shutterstock. I had an increased of 10% compared to February and an increase of 41% compared to March 2013.

The best 4: Shutterstock, Zazzle, DepositPhotos, 123RF

Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/04/stock-photography-sales-statistic-march.html
List of Agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html

(the statistic includes referral and affiliate income)

03/04/2014 03:06:40 PM · #16

Best 4: Shutterstock, Zazzle, DepositPhotos, Dreamstime
22% up compared to January 2014, 30% up compared to February 2013

Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/03/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html
List of all agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html

( this statistic includes income from referrals/affiliate)

02/03/2014 07:22:29 PM · #17

January was down 19% compared to December and 46% up compared to January 2013.
Best four in January 2014 were: Shutterstock, DepositPhotos, Zazzle (POD), 3dRose (POD)

Blog Post: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/02/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html
List of agencies I work with: //stock.hlehnerer.com/SA.html

(This statistic includes referral income)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

01/06/2014 03:43:11 PM · #18

2013 was an excellent year with an increase of 13% compared to 2012. Also December was this time much better. Hope this will continue like this!

Full statistic: //microstockinfos.blogspot.com/2014/01/stock-photography-sales-statistic.html

(the statistic includes referral income too)

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

12/17/2013 01:31:09 PM · #19

That zazzle thing is interesting. I will certainly be checking it out. Thanks!

Slagathor

Nikon D300

12/17/2013 01:11:04 PM · #20

I still haven't gotten the hang of the templates yet, but I did create about 75 products.

I created two stores. The first was based on my photographs: Balefire Stock Imagery, and the other was mostly word-based, more to test out the system: Schmartepantz. To my surprise, I sold a two "consultant" cups without doing any linking or marketing. But nothing since.

Any additional hints or tips would be greatly appreciated. Oboy, thanks for your help. To delve into this area shows business creativity on your part.

Message edited by author 2013-12-17 13:12:50.

12/03/2013 05:55:09 PM · #21

Anything to do with Wedding, Birthday, Holidays, Sport, Baby will sell better.

Take a look at the following two tutorials. They will help you to create templates for the Quick Create function. Unfortunately they were made before the web layout change earlier this year. But the basic is still the same.

- //youtu.be/JZ1rpfLbAWY
- //youtu.be/k3kHz-Ash5c

With this technique I create hundreds of products with the same image in a very short time.

Slagathor

Nikon D300

12/03/2013 02:31:15 PM · #22

Thanks, I expect this will be very helpful. I truly appreciate it. Unfortunately, as I'm just starting with Zazzle--only 14 products so far--I don't think I'll be able to take full advantage of this year's holiday shopping season.

One last question: which types of products sell better on Zazzle?

12/03/2013 01:09:36 PM · #23

- You have to use the Quick Create function (with self made templates) to create new products.
- Create a blog with where you promote your products
My Blogs:
+ //hlehnerer.blogspot.com
+ //amazingzazzle.blogspot.com
- post your product (or links) on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (always include referral links)
+ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Henrik-Lehnerer-Photography-on-Zazzle/112797965413155
+ https://twitter.com/hlzazzle
+ //www.pinterest.com/hlehnerer/
- Check forums for promotional tips
+ //forum.zazzle.com/
+ //www.nolansoft.com/thezug/portal.php

Right now is the best time in the year for Zazzle. I expect that January - March the percentage for Zazzle will be much smaller.

Message edited by author 2013-12-03 13:10:55.

Slagathor

Nikon D300

12/03/2013 09:58:07 AM · #24

I notice Zazzle is an increasingly larger percentage of your sales. I see the difference is that Zazzle sells products with images on them, not the stock images themselves, an intriquing approach.

I've recently started my own account at //www.zazzle.com/balefirestock. However so far, I have less than a dozen products.

Other than pure volume, are there any tips you can share about succeeding on Zazzle?

Message edited by author 2013-12-03 09:59:14.