AI Stock Photography
Generate AI images using Midjourney or DALL-E and sell them on stock photo sites like Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Getty Images.
Step-by-Step Guide
Subscribe to Midjourney ($10/mo) and learn effective prompting techniques
Research in-demand stock photo categories (business, technology, lifestyle)
Generate 100–500 high-quality images monthly targeting underserved niches
Submit to Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Alamy for maximum exposure
Create consistent visual series to build your portfolio
Track which styles and subjects sell best and double down
Expert Verdict
AI stock photography is a genuine passive income stream. Top contributors earn $500–$3,000/mo from portfolios of 1,000–5,000 images. The key is targeting commercial buyers who need conceptual illustrations rather than lifestyle photography.