Have you already taken your first steps in photography and want to turn your favorite activity into a source of income? Then this book is for you. The guide you are holding in your hands will introduce you to all the nuances of the profession of a microstock photographer, tell you what photo banks and stocks are, how to choose a subject for commercial photography, how to properly shoot and perform retouching, what requirements apply to photographs taken for sale . You will learn about the rules for posting works, existing financial and legal aspects. The book contains recommendations and advice from professionals, as well as examples of original photographic works that are actually sold on stocks and bring profit. After reading it, you will be convinced that photography and photography business are not mutually exclusive concepts, and a hobby can become an interesting, beloved and highly paid profession!