STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY ACADEMY is THE Destination for Mastering the Photo Licensing Industry. Built for Photographers Who Want Consistent Passive Income!
You’re a multi-passionate creative. You pinch yourself that this is what you get to do for a living every day!
You seek out opportunities to build balance into your life and your business.
You want to diversify your income and scale your business.
The bottom line is, you work hard for your money, and deserve to make more of it.
You work hard for the money and here’s what I know about you:
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
“I just sold one photo on Stocksy for $5,600!!! I would have never put effort into stock photo + getting on Stocksy if you hadn’t helped me out with it a few years ago. Thank you SO much. Seriously, it’s helped our family and my business so much!” - Whitney Finuf
The global stock photography market is projected to grow to $4.68 billion by 2025
And here’s the wild part—60% of businesses now rely on stock images for their daily marketing needs.
I’ve said it before and I'll say it again, If you’re not tapping into this growing demand, you're leaving money on the table.
“SHOW ME WHAT I’LL LEARN”
YOU GOT IT! HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE OUR COURSE CURRICULUM:
STOCK 101: THE BASICS
This crash course will show you the steps so you can get started in just 1 hour. Procrastination stops here! Modules & Resources Include: Intro to Stock Photography, Stock Photo Terms, Stock Guidelines, Model Releases, Model Release Request Templates, Releases Q&A, Editorial Vs. Commercial Use Images, Case Studies.
THE BUSINESS OF STOCK AGENCIES
In this course, you’ll learn the nitty-gritty details of stock photo agencies to feel confident choosing an agency to work with. You’ll learn what separates the best agencies, how to understand your contract, and ace the application. In this course, I won’t hold back. You'll hear my insider opinions on how some agencies are changing, strategies for working with multiple agencies - and other big factors in my success! Modules & Resources: The Business of Stock Photo Agencies, Agencies Deep Dive, Agency Masterfile, Understanding your Contract, Stocksy Application, Offset Application.
SUBJECTS THAT SELL
This subject is my FAVE! Why? Because it’s where you’re going to learn how to optimize your portfolio for SALES! Includes all my secret strategies, how to adopt trends, discover niches, plan the perfect stock photo shoot, how to review your sales, and more! Modules & Resources:Subjects that Sell, Content Example Library, Relationships, Technology, Work, Health, Seasonal, Subjects that Sell: 4 Seasonal Guides, Trends, Producing a Stock Photoshoot, AND Niches.
POST-PROCESSING & WORKFLOW TECHNIQUE
In this course, we get into some of the more advanced aspects of stock photography. But don’t sweat! This is where it gets REALLY good! I’m sharing the things that will save you time in the long run AND set you apart from the competition. Things like Workflow using A.I. Tools, Lightroom Workflow, Advanced Keywording tools and strategies, how to avoid it your photos getting rejected, and more! Modules & Resources: Retouching Basics for Beginners, Lightroom Workflow, How to Resize Images, Stock Photo Do’s & Don’ts, Keywording, Keywording with AI, Neurodivergent Friendly Workflow Tips, and Outsourcing.
You don’t need a rebrand.
You don’t need to overhaul your editing style.
And you definitely don’t need another course gathering dust.
What you do need is a clear, “tell me exactly what to do” path to turn your existing galleries into income.
Stock Photography Academy is that path.
It’s a proven system to take the work you’ve already done and turn it into a stream of stock photo income that keeps paying you, even when life is chaos.
SCREENSHOTS OF SUCCESS
ARE YOU TIRED OF:
Feeling like you have to say yes to red flag clients?
Having no income during the slow seasons?
Shooting the same damn thing for every client.
Your hard drives of photos sitting around collecting dust?
Being told you have to make reels to book clients?
Fearing that A.I. is coming for your job?
Yeah, me too.
HOW AMAZING WOULD IT FEEL TO:
Pump the brakes on the never-ending cycle of finding new clients and chasing leads?
Turn down the clients that aren’t a good fit without a second thought?
Know that when the unexpected strikes, there’s always another branch of business to keep your family afloat?
STUDENT REVIEW
“I have purchased a ton of online education for photographers over the years and the Stock Photography Academy has been by far my favourite.
The concept of stock photography seems simple but there are so many nitty gritty details, tips, and rules that I just wouldn’t have had the patience to figure out through trial and error on my own.
This course is so incredibly comprehensive and answers every single question you could possibly have about stock photography, how to get started, and how to maximize your sales.”
- Hannah R.
BLACK FRIDAY PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAY IN FULL
$997 $497
PAYMENT PLAN
$99 x 10
$124 x 4
Select "Payment Plan" at checkout! PayPal Credit, Klarna, Afterpay options are also available.
All plans include lifetime access and future content updates.
BLACK FRIDAY BONUSES!
BONUS #1
The Agency Sessions
Your behind-the-scenes pass to what premium agencies really want.
A curated collection of written features and live conversations with premium agencies.
This is your behind-the-scenes pass to what premium agencies are actually looking for. Most photographers end up guessing their way through the process… wondering what editors want, why portfolios get rejected, and what kind of work buyers are paying top dollar for.
Instead of guessing, you’ll hear it directly from the people reviewing submissions every day.
Inside this collection, you’ll find:
• Written features with agency founders and editors
• Live interviews with agencies like Stocksy that walk through their decision-making process
• Real guidance on how to get noticed, what to submit, and what isn’t worth your time
This isn’t information you can find on Google or ChatGPT. It’s industry perspective most photographers never get access to.
You’ll get instant access to all pre-recorded 2025 sessions plus every new interview added in 2026.
BONUS #2
Three Months in Stock Photo Besties for Just $1/Month
Your supportive membership community for consistency, momentum, and premium-level growth.
Enrollment for Besties is currently closed, but joining SPA unlocks immediate access. You’ll get to jump into our holiday challenge (with plenty of prizes up for grabs), explore the full Premium Path course, and be part of our New Year planning session in January.
Inside Besties, you’ll find resources, workshops, and ongoing support designed to help you stay consistent, improve your portfolio, and finally build the momentum you’ve been wanting. This is also where you’ll get behind the scenes access to Aubrey.
You can cancel anytime before your three months are up, or stay if you want to keep the support going.
REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, REAL INCOME, REAL RESULTS
You already have the photos. It’s time to get paid!
💬 Join 100+ photographers already building passive income inside SPA.
“I invested in Aubrey’s course and what can I say, I absolutely love it! It's so very informative, she really tells everything you need to know about stock photography. I also had a 1:1 call with her and I can highly recommend it. In this way, you can go even deeper and ask Aubrey specific questions. She gives incredibly good tips! The course opened my eyes in so many ways. Now I am taking photos which I never thought it could be good for stock, but they are! I can only recommend the course!”
— Franciska Leoncio Martinez
FAQs
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Most stock photography advice out there is either outdated, overly generic, or geared toward the needs of one specific agency.
I know, because I stumbled through that mess for years, piecing together what worked through trial, error, and way too many rejections.
The biggest difference?
I’m not just teaching this. I’m doing it. I’ve been licensing my photos for nearly a decade, and I’m still actively uploading new work every week. I test strategies, track results, and talk directly with agencies so I can bring you real-world, up-to-date guidance that actually works.
Every strategy inside SPA is something I’ve personally used and refined.
It’s the most up-to-date, time-tested stock photography course you can buy. And it's built for photographers who want to make real progress without wasting time.
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Then you're in the right place! Many of my students come in with half-uploaded portfolios, stalled motivation, or no idea what they’re doing.
That’s exactly what we fix inside SPA. We go deeper than just “upload and hope.” SPA gives you strategy, up to date advice, agency insights you won’t get anywhere else, and a step by step path forward.
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Yes! Both Afterpay and Extended Payment plans are available!
You can also sign up for “PayPal Credit Pay Later” which allows you 6 months of no interest and no payments. After you sign up inside your PayPal account simply choose that option through Paypal when you check out.
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While professional photographers typically have the most immediate success, I’ve designed this course for all skill levels. Many hobby photographers have done exceptionally well in my program! A basic understanding of photography is recommended.
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Yes! Many agencies now accept phone photos. I’ve licensed multiple Iphone photos myself to brands like Food & Wine, Livestrong, etc.
The newest phone models are definitely recommended. Depending on the make and model of your phone you may need to upscale your images which requires additional software.
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Absolutely! You can go at your own pace, and when you become a student of Stock Photography Academy, you’re a student for life! With each release, the course will be upgraded with new content added! Once you purchase this course you will have access to all updated content. If you want to wait until slow season to go through the course, or just take it piece by piece, you can do that too!
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You, obviously! If you’re here I’m guessing you’re a photographer, videographer, content creator, creative freelancer, or any other entrepreneur that is interested in monetizing their photo and video content.
You can use your phone buuuuut- You need a foundation of basic photography knowledge. I won’t be teaching you how to use a camera or how to edit your photos in Lightroom .
You don’t have to be a pro either! A few hours spent on YouTube University will get you up to where you need to be!
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-A camera (or camera phone), and internet.
-a computer helps too.
-I will be sharing optional tools (like a $20 ChatGPT Plus account) That will greatly help your workflow, but they are not required.
-Adobe Lightroom is also highly recommended for editing photos and embedding your keywords (but again, not required).
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The course materials are available as soon as you sign up!
MEET YOUR GUIDE, AUBREY
Hi, I’m Aubrey! Photographer, educator, and creator of Stock Photography Academy.
As a wedding photographer with one big season to rely on each year, I know exactly how you feel. The pressure to diversify your income is real, and the overwhelm? Been there. A million questions swirling, and no clear answers. But what if I told you I’ve got the roadmap you’ve been craving to navigate the Wild West of stock photography?
When I discovered stock photography, everything shifted.
I went all in—uploading consistently, testing what worked, and learning how to make my everyday images sell. Over time, I built a portfolio that pays me every single month, and I’ve helped hundreds of other photographers do the same.
But more than that?
We fell back in love with photography.
SPA isn’t just another course. It’s the one I wish I had when I started.
Made for multi-passionate, real-life photographers who want more freedom, more consistency, and a clear path forward.
How do I know this is for me?
>You’re a professional photographer who wants the step-by-step process to build a profitable stock photography portfolio, minus the mistakes.
>You’re a multi-passionate creative- illustration, design, filmmaking, and photography are all your jam, but you’re burnt out by the never-ending cycle of client work–you’re dying for new opportunities to work on the things that excite you.
>You’re a hobby photographer who would love to make a little money on the side, but capturing weddings or screaming children are not your cup of matcha.
