
Planning & Development
An evergreen Editorial approach yeilds long term passive income
Deciding your niche helps orient your content
Stock photography ethics are not to be overlooked
Pre-Production
Camera options for those wanting more than just a mobile phone
Basic camera skills are necessary for monetization
Production
Post-Production
Photoshop and post-processing helps your content find its audience
Uploading and tagging allows buyers to find your content
Parting Words
Shutterstock's explanation of Editorial vs. Commercial:
Q: What’s the difference between Editorial and Commercial stock photography?
Images labeled “Editorial Use Only” cannot be used for commercial purposes. An editorial image can only be used to illustrate a news-related story – not to sell or promote a product, service or idea. This rules out most websites (with the exception of news sites).
Since the purpose of most (commercial) stock photography is to help sell or promote a product or concept, this essentially puts editorial images in their own category.
Editorial images are most popular with journalists and news outlets. These photos are normally taken in public places, and usually contain recognizable people and places without model or property releases in place.
Q: So when would I use an Editorial Image?
A typical scenario would be when you’d like to source a photo of a celebrity, and you’re reporting something newsworthy, such as a live performance or film premiere. The purpose of usage is generally to report or provide commentary on the subject in the image.
Editorial photos can also be used for educational purposes, so long as the information presented is educational or factual in nature, such as in a textbook or encyclopedia.
Shutterstock offers a variety of Editorial photography choices depending on your organization’s needs and budget.
Shutterstock's Categories:
Abstract
Animals/Wildlife
Arts
Background/Textures
Beauty/Fashion
Buildings/Landmarks
Business/Finance
Celebrities
Education
Food & Drink
Heathcare/Medical
Holidays
Industrial
Interiors
Miscellaneous
Nature
Objects
Parks/Outdoor
People
Religion
Science
Signs/Symbols
Sports/Recreation
Technology
Transportation
Vintage
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