So far we've taken a look at 'Freelance Travel Writing', 'Video Blogging', and 'Paid Surveys' as a means of making money in Thailand for those without a degree, TEFL certificate, or the desire to teach English as a foreign language. And while there are a few alternatives such as teaching Scuba diving, or part-owning you own business in Thailand, working online can provide a far more accessible (and profitable) opportunity for those willing to invest a little time and effort into carving out an income from online ventures, that due to Thailand's relatively low cost of living can be used to live more than comfortably, within the land of smiles.
Selling Stock Photos for Cash
Selling Stock Photos
There are a wide variety of businesses out there that require photographs for use within their advertising campaigns, brochures, etc. but don't have the time, equipment, or resources available to them to create their own. This is where you come in.
As a traveler, expat or tourist within Thailand you'll find yourself perfectly positioned to take advantage of the natural beauty and tropical landscapes with which you'll find yourself surrounded. And as you'll most likely be taking photos anyway as you explore and adventure, it would seem wise to upload your photographs to one of the many stock photography websites out there, and make a little cash from them to add to your traveling kitty, as you continue along your path.
Do I Need to be a Professional Photographer to Sell Stock Photos Online?
No.
People are looking for all kinds of photos online for all kinds of reasons, and most modern digital cameras are more than good enough (with a little skill behind the lens) of taking photographs that are of a high enough quality for sale online.
So as long as you have a relatively good eye for composition and access to the sort of things people are looking for photographs of (and as a traveler you will) then selling stock photographs online makes perfect sense, and is the ideal online earning opportunity to compliment both freelance travel writing and video blogging. As essentially all three can be conducted in unison, making three ways to earn from every single adventure.
People are looking for all kinds of photos online for all kinds of reasons, and most modern digital cameras are more than good enough (with a little skill behind the lens) of taking photographs that are of a high enough quality for sale online.
So as long as you have a relatively good eye for composition and access to the sort of things people are looking for photographs of (and as a traveler you will) then selling stock photographs online makes perfect sense, and is the ideal online earning opportunity to compliment both freelance travel writing and video blogging. As essentially all three can be conducted in unison, making three ways to earn from every single adventure.
Jobs in Thailand for Expats and Travelers - How Much Can I Earn?
As with most online earning opportunities the rewards directly correlate with the effort expended into making them a success. Travel around every day taking good quality photos and upload them and you’ll soon start to see the cents rolling in, followed closely by the dollars.
But as a rough guide earnings are usually between 50 cents and $3 per use (download). With commissions as high as $60 (and potentially more) paid out for special usage licenses.
As with most online earning opportunities the rewards directly correlate with the effort expended into making them a success. Travel around every day taking good quality photos and upload them and you’ll soon start to see the cents rolling in, followed closely by the dollars.
But as a rough guide earnings are usually between 50 cents and $3 per use (download). With commissions as high as $60 (and potentially more) paid out for special usage licenses.
Work in Thailand, Asia, and Beyond
If you’re serious about earning money whilst travelling or living abroad then working online is the ideal opportunity for those who don’t want to be tied down, or lack the qualifications to teach.
And the smart traveller who learns to combine the various methods of earning online will soon find that the money to be made can easily match that earned from a traditional 9-5 slaving away in the office back home, whilst offering the freedom to truly live out your dreams, in relative luxury.
If you’re serious about earning money whilst travelling or living abroad then working online is the ideal opportunity for those who don’t want to be tied down, or lack the qualifications to teach.
And the smart traveller who learns to combine the various methods of earning online will soon find that the money to be made can easily match that earned from a traditional 9-5 slaving away in the office back home, whilst offering the freedom to truly live out your dreams, in relative luxury.
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Nice hub! I have been trying to figure out how to make enough money online to live in buenos aires and the same principles apply I would think.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to finance travel. Some very useful tips.
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea that I have not explored. I have thousands of photos on Flickr. Perhaps I should look to storing the best elsewhere. Thanks for the hub.
ReplyDeleteInteresting read. I've got hundreds of photos from Thailand, not sure if the pics are good enough though, but I guess there's no harm in trying it out.
ReplyDeleteI'm living in Thailand allready and making a living on the web, at present I'm looking to leverage anything I have and I have a lot of photos.... Thanks :-)
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