As you already know, Microstock is a brutal game as royalties keep shrinking and agencies are squeezing contributors, while AI is flooding the market with cheap, soulless content.

Yet, despite all this, some photographers are still making money. The key? Knowing what actually sells and not blindly following vague agency “trend reports” designed to keep contributors hopeful while slashing commissions.

I’ve spent years uploading to Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, iStock, and Alamy, analyzing what really works. With the help of Microstockr and ChatGPT 4.0, I’ve broken down my top 100 best-selling images across multiple agencies to uncover clear patterns that consistently generate sales, as well as some strategies I’ve deployed.

💡 What You’ll Get in This Guide

✅ A deep dive into my 100 best-sellers – not theory, but real-world sales data
✅ Which images perform best on each agency (because what sells on Alamy won’t necessarily work on Shutterstock or elsewhere)
✅ AI-powered insights on the future of microstock– how to stay ahead despite declining royalties and AI-generated competition
✅ 5 key strategies to stay profitable in 2025 & beyond (hint: stop treating microstock as your sole income)
✅ How to use microstock as a tool to attract direct clients and better-paying opportunities.

• BONUS: You will receive a screenshot with my top-100 best-selling clips at all agencies

🚀 Who This Guide Is For?

📸 New Contributors – Avoid wasting time shooting images that won’t sell especially in a time of oversaturation and AI content
📸 Experienced Photographers – Optimize your portfolio and focus on high-converting content
📸 Realists Who Want to Make Smarter Decisions – If you’re tired of the stock industry turds lying to you with their “exciting news”, this guide cuts through the noise with viable strategies

💰 Special Launch Offer – Just $10

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💬 Got questions or comments? Drop a comment below or email me at arotenberg@brutallyhonestmicrostock.com

Note after purchase: I’ll send you higher resolution images of screenshots of my best-sellers as some buyers have mentioned that within the PDF the images are not so clear.

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About Alex

I’m an eccentric guy. I am based in Lisbon, Portugal. I am on a quest to visit all corners of the world. I want to capture stock images & footage. I’ve devoted ten years to making it as a travel photographer / videographer and freelance writer. I hope to inspire others by showing an unique insight into a fascinating business model while shaming scammers.

I’m proud to have written a book about my adventures which includes tips on making it as a stock travel photographer – Brutally Honest Guide to Microstock Photography