The year is officially over and it's that wonderful time again to publish a comprehensive review of the year that was, while providing a glimpse forward to the new year.

To sum up, it's been largely a year of frustration mainly due to a lack of travel but as always, I remain optimistic for next year, particularly when it comes to capturing book covers and drone footage. Let's get started!

https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2022/01/01/2021-year-end-review-good-bad-and-ugly/

All the best - Alex

My report:

Adobe RPD 99¢
SS RPD 68¢
IS RPD 44¢

Adobe also earned more in dollars than SS did.

2021 compared to 2020.

The good:

Everything Adobe: Downloads +96.67%, Revenue +169.79%, RPD +37.18%

Shutterstock: Downloads +55.72%

The bad: Shutterstock revenue +3.38%

The ugly: Shutterstock RPD -33.61%

Adobe RPD $1.82
SS RPD $0.72
IS RPD $0.49

And my report:
https://backyardsilver.com/earnings-from-stock-photography-in-december-2021/

The lowest December since 2013. Not a great end to the year to be honest!

Steve