Sell Your Alamy Contributor Account

Alamy offers the highest commission rates in the stock photography industry at 40-50%, compared to 15-30% at most competitors. As the UK's largest independent stock agency, Alamy has direct relationships with major newspapers, magazines, and publishers worldwide. Their editorial-first approach and acceptance of images without model releases makes established accounts highly sought after.

Alamy's industry-leading commission means contributors earn significantly more per sale. A portfolio earning $500/month on Alamy might only earn $200-300/month on agencies with lower rates. This higher earning potential makes Alamy accounts worth 15-25x monthly earnings, often more than comparable portfolios on other platforms.

Alamy excels with editorial and documentary photography, news images, travel photography, and lifestyle content. Unlike many agencies, Alamy actively sells to newspapers and magazines for editorial use, which doesn't require model releases. Portfolios with strong editorial content, UK/European locations, or news photography often command premium prices.

Alamy account values typically range from 15-25x average monthly earnings. Consider factors like: total image count, percentage of exclusive content (earns higher commission), sales consistency over 12+ months, editorial vs commercial ratio, and any specialized niches like news or sports. Accounts with Alamy Measures rankings or consistent newspaper sales often sell at the higher end.

Alamy Live News allows contributors to upload breaking news and sports images for immediate licensing to media outlets worldwide. Portfolios with established Live News access and a track record of news sales are extremely valuable, as buyers gain immediate access to this high-demand, time-sensitive market segment.

Yes, and exclusive content significantly increases account value. Alamy Exclusive contributors earn 50% commission (vs 40% for non-exclusive), and exclusive images often achieve higher sale prices. Be sure to clearly indicate your exclusive percentage in your listing, as buyers typically pay premium prices for exclusive portfolios.

The buyer deposits funds into our secure escrow before you share any account details. You then transfer the Alamy account credentials, and after the buyer verifies access to the dashboard, earnings history, and portfolio, we release the funds to you minus our 5% commission. This eliminates fraud risk for both parties.

Alamy has a payment threshold and monthly payout schedule. You can either update your payment details before transfer to receive pending earnings, or factor the pending amount into the sale price. We recommend discussing this during negotiations and documenting the agreed approach in the sale terms.