What to Sell on Microstocks in December

Once again, I invite you to familiarize yourself with the traditional monthly review of stock trends for the upcoming month, or what to upload to stocks in December.

This analytical overview has been prepared by the team at Shutterstock to help organize upcoming work. The overview concisely lists the types of content that customers will be looking for on Shutterstock at the beginning of winter.

Focus on photos and videos of the latest technological innovations in phones, tablets, laptops, and other smart technologies.

It is also recommended to pay attention to themes that highlight natural food, European and American football, and famous cities around the world.

Technological Innovations and Trends in Stocks

• Latest models of phones, tablets, and laptops (Please ensure that logos, trademarks, and other recognizable parts do not appear in the shot);
• Smart technologies in action (For example: smart homes and personal assistants activated by voice);
• People using facial recognition and cybersecurity technologies to protect electronic devices and their environment;
• People using new, amazing technologies (For example: e-learning technologies);
• Drone shots of new technology in cool settings.

Remember the necessity of releases for models and property if there is anything or anyone recognizable in the shot.

Healthy Plant-Based Food Trends in Stocks

• Colorful healthy food (for example, açaí. Açaí is a palm of the genus Euterpe. It is found in Brazil, local names — açaí (fruit), açaizeiro (tree). It is cultivated, especially in the state of Pará, for its edible heart and fruits rich in nutrients.) in flat lays and stylized settings;
• Friends enjoying poke (Poke is cubed raw fish served as an appetizer or main dish and is a staple of local Hawaiian cuisine.) in everyday life settings;
• Beautifully plated avocado toast with appealing toppings;
• Shots of healthy food that catch the eye;
• Groups of people have a great time over delicious food.

Please remember the releases needed for anything and anyone recognizable.

Spring Sports and Activities on Microstocks

• Families and friends playing European and American football (Please check that logos and trademarks are not in the frame);
• Themed football parties with tasty food and drinks enjoyed with friends, as well as smiling people watching games on TV;
• People playing baseball or attending a baseball game. Please ensure that recognizable logos and trademarks do not appear in the frame;
• Non-team active outdoor activities, such as biking, yoga in the park, and swimming;
• People having fun while exercising outdoors;
• Drone shots of games in baseball, American football, and soccer;
• Snacks and foods designed for football parties.

Please remember the necessity of releases for property and models for everything and everyone recognizable.

Famous Cities Around the World in Stock Photos

• Current videos and photos of famous cities around the globe, such as Dubai, Mumbai, New York, Venice, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and others;
• Inspiring views of major cities from rooftops and high altitudes;
• People visiting megacities and enjoying their energy and atmosphere;
• Videos and photos showing the skyline of the entire city (Please check the image submission guidelines before sending for review).

Remember that if a specific object or person can be recognized in the image, model, or property releases are needed.

Original link: www.shutterstock.com/explore/the-shot-list