What sells on microstocks in December

Once again, here is the traditional monthly overview of stock trends for the upcoming month: what to upload to stocks in December.

This analytics overview was prepared by the Shutterstock team to help organize upcoming work. The overview briefly lists the Shutterstock buyer‑demanded content they will be searching for at the start of winter.

Emphasize photos and videos of the latest tech innovations in phones, tablets, laptops, and other smart technologies.

It is also recommended to focus on themes highlighting natural food, European and American football, and famous cities around the world.

Tech innovations and technology trending on stocks

• The latest models of phones, tablets, and laptops (Please make sure no logos, trademarks, or other recognizable parts appear in the frame);
• Smart technologies in action (For example: smart homes and voice‑activated personal assistants);
• People using facial recognition and cybersecurity technologies to protect devices and environments;
• People using new, impressive technologies (For example: e‑learning technologies);
• Drone shoots of tech novelties in cool environments.

Remember the need for releases -model and property – if anyone or anything recognizable is in the shot.

Healthy plant‑based food in stock trends

• Colorful healthy food (for example, açaí. Açaí is a palm of the genus Euterpe. Widespread in Brazil, locally called açaí (fruit), açaizeiro (tree). Cultivated, especially in Pará state, for its edible heart and nutrient‑rich berries) on flat‑lays and with styled setups;
• Friends enjoying poke (poke is cubed raw fish served as an appetizer or main course and is one of the staple dishes of traditional Hawaiian cuisine) in everyday settings;
• Beautifully plated avocado toast with appetizing toppings;
• Healthy food shots that make the viewer pause;
• Groups having a great time over delicious food.

Please remember releases required for all people and properties that can be identified.

Spring sports and activities on microstocks

• Families and friends playing European and American football (Please ensure logos and trademarks are not in the frame);
• Themed football parties with tasty food and drinks enjoyed with friends, plus smiling people watching games on TV;
• People playing baseball or attending baseball games. Please ensure recognizable logos and trademarks are out of frame;
• Non‑team outdoor activities such as cycling, yoga in the park, and swimming;
• People having fun while doing outdoor sports;
• Drone footage of baseball, American football, and soccer games;
• Snacks and foods intended for football parties.

Please remember the need for property and model releases for everything and everyone identifiable.

Famous cities worldwide in stock shots

• Current videos and photos of famous cities across the globe, for example: Dubai, Mumbai, New York, Venice, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and others;
• Inspiring views of big cities from rooftops and great heights;
• People visiting megacities and enjoying their energy and atmosphere;
• Videos and photos showing the full city skyline (Please review submission restrictions before sending images for review).

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

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