Investment Details
Enter your photography equipment costs and expected earnings.
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$
Initial investment in camera, lenses, and photography equipment
$
Annual cost for Lightroom, Photoshop, or other editing software
$
Typical earnings per download (Shutterstock average: $0.38)
Realistic monthly downloads based on your portfolio size
ROI Analysis
Your stock photography investment breakdown and timeline.
Never
Payback Period
Break even by Never
$-1.00
Monthly Net Income
After software costs
Investment Breakdown
Total Investment$3,240
Monthly Revenue+$19.00
Monthly Software Cost-$20.00
Net Monthly Profit$-1.00
24-Month Cumulative Earnings vs. Investment
M1
$19
M2
$38
M3
$57
M4
$76
M5
$95
M6
$114
M7
$133
M8
$152
M9
$171
M10
$190
M11
$209
M12
$228
Cumulative Earnings
Total Investment
Key Insights
With current projections, your monthly costs ($20.00) exceed your expected revenue ($19.00). Consider increasing your download volume or earnings per download to achieve profitability.
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