How to Sell Photos for One Time Usage

Retain the rights to photos by selling them under rights managed contracts.

No matter how wonderful a photo is, the photographer can't make money without knowing how to sell the photo. There are several methods for selling photographs. The most common choice for photo sales is the one time or rights managed choice. This option allows for the buyer to use the photo one time. If the purchaser wishes to use the photo again they must negotiate a price with the photographer. Selling rights managed photos online is a relatively easy process.

Things You'll Need

• Digital camera

Instructions

1. Select a stock photo company to work with. Set up a seller's account following the site guidelines.

2. Upload digital photos to the account.

3. Select the rights managed option for the photo. Check current prices on Stock Photo Price Calculator (see Resources) to get an estimated price for various kinds of uses and picture sizes. Set the price to be paid for the photo per use.

References

• PC World: Digital Focus: Selling Your Digital Photos

Resources

• Photoshelter
• Shutterstock
• Stock Photo Price Calculator