Why You Should NOT Become a Stock Photographer in 2025

Thinking about getting into stock photography? In this beginners guide to stock photography we dive into why becoming a stock photographer in 2025 is a bad idea, especially with the current negative trends. It became increasingly difficult to make money for beginners in stock photography business especially with small portfolios. Stock photography passive income is not exactly passive and requires way more effort today than 5-10 years ago.

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Comparison of Shutterstock vs. Adobe Stock vs. Getty Images:
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All our stock photography tutorials in one place on how to sell stock photos and videos online to make more money: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz9VkDOLhe_6u18wiZrpvq6HKso-A764z

Timestamps:
00:00 - Our Stock Photography Story
01:35 - Why Stock Photography Is Maturing Fast
03:35 - Stock Photography Is Dead For Casual Shooter

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