Stock Photography Sales and Commissions?

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Steve

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How much do stock photo agencies generally take per sale of an image considering it is not a micro stock site that pays a few cents to a couple bucks and the photo is not royalty free. Is there a % commission or something. If the photo was sold to advertise something and it was sold for $200 or $300 what is the stock agencies typical cut of profits?
 
The percent is whatever you negotiate with them up front. If you accept their 'standard' contract then you get their 'standard' rates... Ansell is right, usually 40-60% Few pros make a living on stock. It's mostly just a means to initially get your work out there and then a supplemental income for photos that don't sell in other markets.
 
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