Pros and Cons of Selling Feet Pics

If you’re looking for ways to make some extra money, you may have considered selling feet pics. After all, there’s a growing market for this type of content, and it can be a relatively easy way to make some cash. But before you start snapping away, there are a few things you should know about selling feet pics. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of this unique form of photography so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it’s right for you.

I know you might be thinking, “Who would want to buy feet pics?” But believe it or not, there are actually a lot of people out there who are interested in this type of content. In fact, there are plenty of people willing to pay for high-quality feet pics!

A Rising Trend

So why exactly is there a market for feet pics? Well, one of the main reasons is that this type of content is becoming increasingly popular. In recent years, there’s been a rise in the number of people searching for feet pics online. This trend is only expected to continue, which means that now is a great time to get involved.

Just check out the Google Trends graph on feet pics! We anticipate the trend will continue into 2023.

By the way, this is a great tool to point you in the direction of areas to make extra money! Because when something is in demand, there is money to be made! Whether that’s with photography or something entirely different.

Stand Out From The Rest

The keyword here is “high-quality” – if you’re going to sell feet pics, you need to make sure that they’re well-shot and visually appealing. After all, no one is going to want to buy photos of your feet if they’re blurry or poorly composed. Higher quality photos, in any business, get more exposure, more clicks and conversions.

“You’re not going to pay your bills with mediocre imagery.”

Scott Robert Lim

If you’re not confident in your photography skills, check out our article on “How to Take Feet Pics”. We’re sharing pro tips on how to ‘nail’ a professional photoshoot of feet!

Before we get into the Pros and Cons of Selling Feet Pics, let’s look at who is buying feet pics and where you can sell them.

Who is Buying Feet Pics?

You wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t list them here, but there is actually a wide range of clientele looking for feet pics. From brands to professions, here’s a list of those who would be interested:

Brands

-Fashion industry and clothing company (socks)

-Shoe industry (running shoes, sandals etc)

-Jewellery industry (toe rings and anklets)

-Foot care brands (lotions, pumice, files, foot peels)

-Foot massagers (devices, foot massage balls)

-Nail polish or nail art brands

Services

-Podiatrists and other medical professionals

-Spas and nail salons

-Tattoo industry (tattooed feet pics)

-Mental health & wellness brands (relaxation)

-Tourism and travel industry (get your feet in the sand at a beach)

Marketing agencies, marketing managers, and social media managers in these industries are all looking for feet pics to support their business. They may choose to work with individual freelance photographers OR they could spend hours looking through stock photo databases for images to use.

Looking for other profitable freelance photography? Check out Cole’s Classroom post on 21 Profitable Types of Freelance Photography.

Stock Image Photographer VS Freelance Photographer

So, should you sell feet pics as a stock image photographer or a freelance photographer, and what’s the difference?

A Stock Image Photographer joins an online platform that sells their photos on their behalf (like Shutterstock). This involves taking their edited, final photos (that meet the submission requirements) and uploading them to be approved.

A freelance photographer either markets and sells their photos on their own platform (like Etsy or Shopify) OR works directly with a client and their vision to produce the photos to suit the clients needs.

Note: This is just part of the pros and cons of selling feet pics that we’ll dig into more detail here….

Which one is better: freelance or stock photography?

Looking at freelance compared to stock photography is very much a personal decision. We go into more detail in our blog post “Taking Feet Pics”, however let’s look at a few of the differences here.

Freelance Photography

Photography is an art, and like any artist, a photographer loves to have free reign to explore their creativity. Freelance photography allows you to freely explore the subjects and styles you excel at best (and focus on what works!). It can also be much more lucrative than stock photography! There really is no ceiling on how much you can earn! When you sell feet pics as a freelance photographer, you get to keep 100% of the profits (minus any platform fees).

“We need to, as photographers, tell the world why they need to pay us to take their photographs.”

Sue Bryce

The hardest part about freelance photography is that you are responsible for every aspect of your business and this includes marketing! Promoting your work plays a huge factor in your success. If you don’t put in the work to get your name out there and let people know what you’re offering, it’ll be difficult to make a living as a freelance photographer.

“So much more goes on in the background than people realize.”

Anne Geddes

Stock Photography

Stock photography is a great option for photographers who don’t want the commitment of working with a client. It can also be passive income, as the stock photography site does the marketing.

The down-side when your photos are sold as stock, the agency will take a commission, and you’ll earn a royalties-based rate. The amount of money per photo can be very low (we’re talking pennies!). When you are only making cents on a photo, you need to work on volume. This means having an enormous amount of high quality, in-demand photos to sell as stock.

Here’s an insider tip for you – If you do a quick google search, you’ll find a ton of sites boasting about stock photography. And not many talking about freelance photography. Why? Bloggers are receiving affiliate commission to talk about stock photography (paid by Shutterstock and others).

This isn’t a bad thing, as affiliate links help fund the creation of the content we consume.

Just be informed that there is money in people promoting stock photography and not in freelance photography (because it’s a self-employed venture). How can you tell if a website is paid? They are required to mention on their website that they may received affiliate commissions.

Where to Sell Feet Pics?

If you aren’t selling your own photos directly, here are some platforms you can work with: Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and iStock and Getty images. Check out our blog post on “Taking Feet Pics” to learn more about where to sell feet pics!

Now let’s get into the pros and cons of selling feet pics!

The Pros & Cons of Selling Feet Pics

Pros of Selling Feet Pics

There are a few reasons why selling feet pics can be a good idea. First, it’s a relatively easy way to make money. If you have a decent camera and know how to take good pictures, you can start selling feet pics with very little investment. Second, there’s a growing market for this type of content. More and more people are interested in buying feet pics, so if you’re able to produce quality content, you can tap into this growing market and make some decent profits. Finally, selling feet pics can be fun! If you enjoy taking pictures and interacting with people, this could be a great way to make some extra money doing something you love.

Here is a summary of the pros:

• trending and strong demand for feet pics
• easy start-up with little investment (if focused on web-quality photography)
• relatively easy subject to take photos of (feet don’t need to smile!)
• no models required (you can use your own feet!)
• pedicures could be paid for by clients (or expensed for business purposes)
• free foot care products if working with brands
• can be fun with endless creativity for taking feet pics
• side income to a full-time job

Cons of Selling Feet Pics

Of course, there are also a few downsides to selling feet pics that you should be aware of before getting started. First, it can be difficult to stand out from the competition. There are of photographers these days, so it can be hard to get your content noticed. Second, you may need to invest in some photography equipment, props and pedicures to get yourself started. Finally, you’ll need to take the time to maintain your equipment and files to maintain high quality photos and oraganiztion.

Here is a summary of the cons:

• lots of effort to stand out from the competition (as with any photography)
• must maintain your feet for photos (if you’re the model)
• may require money invested in equipment, manicures, props, models etc.
• maintaining your camera, computer, and files, photography equipment
• requires research and organization (researching platforms, organizing shoots, researching trending images)
• marketing yourself if you are a freelance photographer
• can be monetounous if you tire of taking pictures of the same subject

So, should you sell feet pics? Ultimately, that decision is up to you. There are both pros and cons to consider before getting started in this unique form of photography. But if you’re willing to make the effort, selling feet pics can be a fun and easy way to make some extra money.