Good Afternoon.

Is possible know what the categories that best-selling? If is business, food photography, etc?
For us get to reach the right target.

(Sorry my english, but i�m learning yet)

Hugs,
Diogo Pinto

But, is not possible to know in the websites?

But, is not possible to know in the websites?

I don't know the answer to your questions, but do you think anyone who knows is going to share this knowledge with a potential rival?

Quote from: DiogoPinto on October 03, 2013, 10:26

But, is not possible to know in the websites?

I don't know the answer to your questions, but do you think anyone who knows is going to share this knowledge with a potential rival?

I know, but i�m asking the categories, not the specifically photos.

It is an interesting question and equally interesting responses here. Well for OP, some answers are available in various stock sites. on FT, you can see the total number of images in each categories and the best selling images. The total analysis will not be available because the online tools limit your research.

The safest categories are : Business and Lifestyle.  Almost every big name rules these two.

You can share your existing portfolio so that someone can offer you relevant advice on what should be your next.

Take it from me, superheros are not that popular 

It's actually somewhat irrelevant or at least auto-regulating to some degree.

The best-selling categories are by far the most competitive and also attract those with the most talent and the most money to spend on their shoots. As a newbie you will probably be out of your depth trying to take sales in such categories.

You need to shoot what interests you, what you have knowledge of and what you have relatively cheap access to. As Sean says you refine your work through experimentation and experience.

curiously saying "exactly" regarding experimenting got me a minus

At least at the beginning, rather than working in most selling categories, focusing in some neglected categories could me more profitable for you. Business concepts, people, lifestyles are selling a lot but you have to compete with thousands of talented artists for this market. You should search, think and try to find an opportunity which also suits your capabilities and strenghts.

Quote from: DiogoPinto on October 03, 2013, 10:46

I know, but i�m asking the categories, not the specifically photos.

Even if you had access to internal agency statistics, it still wouldn't be clear which images you should shoot. Popularity breeds competition. For example images of jumping goldfish are very popular, but many people produce these shots so how will yours not get buried by the competition?

Creating for a niche which is NOT popular is probably more effective than repeating what already is popular.

Thanks for your comment. You have reason. I will look for i can make it and think is better.

It's actually somewhat irrelevant or at least auto-regulating to some degree.

The best-selling categories are by far the most competitive and also attract those with the most talent and the most money to spend on their shoots. As a newbie you will probably be out of your depth trying to take sales in such categories.

You need to shoot what interests you, what you have knowledge of and what you have relatively cheap access to. As Sean says you refine your work through experimentation and experience.

Thanks for your comment, but you don�t know my work and don�t know if my work is better than any other people who lead best sales.
But, i understood you.

Quote from: DiogoPinto on October 03, 2013, 10:12

Good afternoon.

Is possible know what the categories that best-selling?

Good morning.

The most popular categories are:
Models pretending to do important stuff
People being deliriously really happy about online shopping
Pizza
Babies' feet
Old people's hands
Superheroes

Ok thanks. It was very useful! But, CAN YOU TELL ME NOW WICH ONES ARE THE WORST SALES?

Shoot what you enjoy and are good at.  Don't force yourself into a particular category. 

I shoot nature.  Not the best 'category' to make money in as the market is flooded with outstanding images.  However, it's what I know best and what I do best.  I tried shooting people, results were terrible.   

Making any significant income in stock photography nowadays is a pipe dream so rather than stress over the $ by shooting something you may not enjoy (and the results will show that) go out and just have fun with it by shooting what you like.

I would try to get a variety of subjects online with your first 300-500 files. Then the customers will tell you what subjects they like. Whatever they buy - make more of that!

Good luck!