Time/week spent: 10h - 30h

When selling stock photos & videos, the time commitment can vary significantly. Low-end: 10 hours/week. High-end: 30 hours/week. Initially, you may spend more time setting up your portfolio, learning about the industry, and creating quality content. Over time, as you establish your portfolio and workflow, you might spend less time, closer to the low end of the range. Tasks typically include photography or videography, editing, keywording, uploading to platforms, promoting your work, and handling customer inquiries. Many online sources suggest that this side hustle can be part-time, with more time upfront and potentially less later on. People online generally mention that consistency and quality are key to success in this field.