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Aubrey Westlund

The new path to premium stock agencies

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Imagine you’re running a brand campaign that costs tens of thousands of dollars.
Every detail matters — the copy, the colors, the imagery.

Now picture dropping in a generic stock photo.
Or worse… a poorly generated AI image 😬

Suddenly the whole campaign feels cheap, forgettable, and your audience scrolls right past.

That’s why premium stock matters.

Brands and agencies aren’t looking for filler content anymore. They’re looking for artistry, perspective, and identity.​
They want images that mean something.
And they’re drawn to photographers who know who they are, what they shoot, and how to tell stories that feel intentional and modern.

That’s exactly why I created The Premium Path, a brand-new course inside Stock Photo Besties that helps photographers break into premium stock agencies.

It’s a step-by-step framework for photographers who are ready to move beyond microstock and build a real career through premium licensing.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Understand what premium agencies are actually looking for
✨ Identify what sets you apart as an artist
✨ Create the kinds of images premium buyers invest in
✨ Refine your body of work into a cohesive, premium-ready portfolio

This isn’t just about selling photos.
It’s about creating a sustainable, artist-led career through licensing.

And here’s the best part? You don’t have to buy it separately.

The Premium Path is included inside Stock Photo Besties, my monthly membership for photographers building consistent, creative income through licensing.

For just $29/month, you’ll get access to The Premium Path course plus everything else inside Besties: resources, agency insights, monthly trends, and community support designed to help you earn your first $100 in 100 days through premium licensing.

xo,

Aubrey

P.S. If you’re just ready for the next chapter. The Premium Path + Stock Photo Besties will help you build a portfolio (and income) that actually feels like you.

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Aubrey Westlund

Stock Photography Expert

Aubrey Westlund is a photographer, educator, and creator of Stock Photography Academy, a course designed to help photographers turn their everyday moments into passive income. Eight years ago, Aubrey dove into stock photography, paid off $30,000 in debt, and left behind a successful wedding photography business to create a life of creative freedom. Aubrey empowers other photographers— to embrace stock photography, teaching them how to consistently upload and license images without overthinking the process. She’s a lover of capturing the beauty of everyday life, gardening, seasonal living, creating art in many forms, and finding balance as a creative business owner. Through stock photography, Aubrey helps her students master the craft, build a sustainable income, and fall in love with photography all over again.

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