stock photography, without the guesswork
StockPrep covers what actually sells, how contributor platforms really work, and how to get through the tedious parts fast — written by the team behind StockFlow.
What actually sells, how platforms compare, and a realistic earnings calculator — the full starting guide.
02 MetadataThe 4-layer keyword system, a real before/after example, and the mistakes that quietly kill discoverability.
03 WorkflowYou don't have a motivation problem, you have a math problem. Here's how to actually get through hundreds of untagged photos.
04 Metadata · ShutterstockThe exact columns, a copy-ready template, the category list, and what to check when the CSV gets rejected.
05 Metadata · Adobe StockAll 21 category numbers, the 30-character filename trap, and a checklist to run before every upload.
06 ToolsWhich workflow step each tool actually solves, and a 20-photo test to run before you pay for anything.
StockFlow screens your batch for duplicates and likely rejects, then writes Shutterstock- and Adobe Stock-ready metadata for what's left.