Want passive cash but no pro camera?
You’ve got a phone but think stock photos need fancy gear. How do you turn snaps into steady money?
Here’s how I made $500/month with stock photography—and you can too.
Your phone’s enough to shoot pics people buy—low cost, recurring cash. Reinvest Phase 1 bucks, and start now.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start Stock Photography
- Shoot Everyday Stuff
Snap food, kids, or sunsets with your phone—natural light’s key. I sold a $0.50 coffee pic. - Join Free Sites
Upload to Shutterstock or Adobe Stock—free to join. Took me 10 minutes to sign up. - Edit Quick
Use free Snapseed—brighten, crop. My first batch of 10 pics was ready in 30 minutes. - Upload 20 Photos
Tag smart—“coffee cup,” “family park”—and post. I made $5 my first month. - Scale with Volume
Add 50-100 pics—$1-$5 each sale adds up. Hit $500/month by month four.
AI Bonus: How to Speed This Up with AI
Use ChatGPT—ask: “20 trending stock photo ideas for 2025.” Shoot those, earn faster.
Affiliate Callout: Edit with Canva Pro
“Steady sales? Canva Pro’s $12/month boosts edits—[Canva Affiliate Link]. Game-changer!”
Let’s Get Started
Your stock cash starts today. Shoot 5 pics, upload to Shutterstock. More Phase 2? Try “Self-Hosted Blogging” (link to that post) or my checklist (link to newsletter signup).
