Perhaps today you received an email invitation from Shutterstock to join their “Unlimited Download Subscription” pilot program. On the surface, it sounds enticing: higher visibility, more downloads and the promise of growing earnings. Blog post below: brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/04/10/shu…

George Cairns Brutally Honest Alex COPYTRACK YAY Images Over the past months several people have reached out to Euronewsweek with stories about CopyTrack and today an exclusive article was published: euronewsweek.co.uk/business/copyt…

Just published a candid & insightful conversation with Paul Prescott, founder of Amazing Aerial , a boutique stock agency rapidly gaining attention for its premium positioning in the aerial content space. They're seeking new professional contributors. brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/05/29/exc…

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Just published my May 2025 earnings + travel report. Many highlights and plans for coming months including a detailed EU drone laws e-book that I'm currently drafting to be released sometime in July/August. brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/06/02/may… Amazing Aerial

After 2 chaotic months (including a giant boat & Brazil), I finally slowed down a bit in June. Well… kinda. Monthly highlights: a week-long drone mapping course in Lisbon with the great folks at RGDrones Overall a great month with sales all-around. brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/07/01/jun…

July 2025 Brutally Honest Earnings Report – Fires, Poker, Drones and (Some) Passive Income brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/08/01/jul…

Adobe Stock’s “Unlimited” Plan: What It Really Means for Contributors – Alexandre Rotenberg's Brutally Honest Guide to Stock Photography & Footage brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/04/10/shu…

Halfway through September and Shutterstock sits at $18. Pond5? Zero sales since June. 🤯 My worst month since 2014. Full Brutally Honest rant brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/09/14/swi… #microstock #stockphotography #stockfootage #Shutterstock #Pond5 #AdobeStock

My eBook is available for pre-order on Amazon, out on November 3rd! The Brutally Honest Drone Pilot's Handbook - 2026 : Rules, Loopholes & Real-World Tips Across Europe amzn.eu/d/ftOQafZ #Amazon via Amazon

In this latest practical blog post I discuss my latest stock-gathering trip to Florida and ask myself the usual rhetorical question, will I be able to make a return on my investment? brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/11/19/fro…

November 2025 earnings published and I’ve got two big announcements: I’ve joined Amazing Aerial and I finally upgraded to the Nikon Z8. Full report & breakdown here: brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/11/30/nov… Oh and it was also a record-month for book cover accepted images at Arcangel, see below

Most contributors claim that microstock sales are declining or in my case, stagnating. Hugo Kurk disagrees, he’s breaking records licensing drone footage >$4,000/monthly and he explains how in this exclusive interview below 👇 brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2025/12/02/exc…

2025 was a relatively “boring” year in terms of earnings, but rich in lessons, experience, and a renewed optimism I’ve been missing for a while. Looking ahead to a more focused and intentional 2026. Full report below: brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/01/01/202…

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I wasn’t planning to upgrade in 2026. But when a quality $1,300 lens shows up for $700 because photographers are stampeding to mirrorless…I sensed an opportunity. Perhaps I'll invest in more "old" DSLR lenses... brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/02/13/the…

Stock income is flat, clients are cheap, and in 2026 many photographers are being pushed into video whether they like it or not. Adapting matters, but so do boundaries, pricing, and not doing a one-man production company job for hobbyist money. brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/03/09/whe…

My April 2026 Stock Earnings Report is out! brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2026/05/01/apr…