OH SNAP!
I make over £15k every MONTH thanks to my side hustle – anyone can do it from their sofa, all you need is a phone
And there's also no need for any fancy gear
AS cash-strapped Britons are looking for easy ways to make some extra on the side, one savvy woman has shared how she rakes in £15k every month with barely any effort.
Selfies, stunning snaps of picturesque views taken during a holiday abroad, photos of that scrumptious brunch or Sunday roast - most of of take images of practically every moment.
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But what if you could use these images not just to reminisce over your life - but also to make some money?
Well, according to one woman, Jade, tech-obsessed people can sell the images on their phones as a lucrative side hustle - which can make you thousands every month.
Dropping the knowledge bombs, Jade took to TikTok to explain a little more about how she lands the eye-watering sums - and how you could do the same whilst lounging on the sofa.
''I make $20,000 [£15k] every month selling my iPhone photos to stock websites - and if there is one thing I could've told myself when I started out two years ago it would simply be to start.
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''You probably have thousands of photos sitting in your camera roll that you could start uploading in the next five minutes - and that's what makes stock photography such a powerful source of passive income.''
In , the brunette beauty claimed that ''the more photos you upload, the more sales you get''.
This is because once the snap is uploaded once the image can then ''be sold an unlimited amount of times'' in the future.
The best part? There's no need for any high-end fancy equipment that will set you back a fortune, Jade told the 160k followers on
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Haven't had any training in photography? That's also no issue - as Jade said you only needed a smartphone with a camera.
''Businesses want the organic look of photos taken on your smartphone - because in 2024, that's what resonates with their customers best.''
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In the UK, there are several ways to make money by selling the images you've taken, .
''The best way to sell photographs online is by selling them as stock images for sale on third-party websites like iStock, Shutterstock, or Alamy.
''Selling your photos through stock sites is quick, easy, and affordable.''
How does this work? A stock photography website, or stock agency, sells high-priced and exclusive images that you upload.
Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income?
MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle.
The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income - but you need to know the rules.
When you're employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don't have to.
But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves.
Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: "Caution should be taken if you're earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable.
"The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products."
You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you’ll usually need to pay tax.
Stephen added: "You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax.
"The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income."
If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe - plus extra fees on top.
The agency licenses individual images to the client and sells them for a set price. Then you, the photographer, get a royalty payment.
The amount of money you can rake in depends on the platform, the quality of your photos, and how well you promote them.
For instance, offers a standard royalty payout of 15% per download, but can rise to 45% if your photos become more popular.
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Another platform - - offers some of the highest royalty rates in stock photography, with paid members earning 70% royalties on non-exclusive photos and up to 100% on exclusive photos.
Advising others to not sleep on this side hustle, Jade added that contrary to what we may think, ''the market is nowhere near saturated, meaning there's plenty of room for newcomers just like you''.
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