Simple commission tiers that scale with your portfolio.
ShutterVault runs on three transparent tiers — Starter, Pro, and Elite — each with its own commission rate, feature set, and qualification path. You start on Starter, graduate to Pro as your sales volume grows, and reach Elite by invitation. There are no monthly fees at any tier.
- Up to 25 active listings
- Secure Stripe payouts
- Standard checkout flow
- Basic dashboard analytics
- Email support
Qualification — Every photographer starts here, on signup.
Upgrade — Cross into Pro automatically once you reach 10 lifetime sales.
- Unlimited active listings
- Featured placement rotation
- Sales-trend analytics
- Priority production queue
- Monthly payout summaries
Qualification — 10+ lifetime sales, OR a direct invitation from the ShutterVault curation team.
Upgrade — Automatic when the sales threshold is crossed; manual request otherwise.
- Everything in Pro
- Editorial feature slot on the homepage
- Dedicated producer contact
- Custom-edition tooling
- Early access to collector events
Qualification — 100+ lifetime sales, OR an invitation from ShutterVault curation.
Upgrade — Invitation-only; reviewed quarterly.
Compare every feature
Side-by-side, the full feature matrix across all three tiers.
| Feature | Starter | Pro | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform commission | 15% | 12% | 10% |
| Monthly fee | $0/mo | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Active listings | 25 max | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Featured placement | |||
| Sales analytics | Basic | Trend insights | Trend insights |
| Editor’s pick editorial | |||
| Custom editions | |||
| Support tier | Priority queue | Dedicated producer | |
| Payout cadence | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
How you move up the ladder
- 01
Start on Starter
Every new photographer account lands on the Starter tier the moment you finish signup. No application, no review queue — just get listed.
- 02
Cross the Pro threshold
Hit 10 lifetime sales and the Pro rate is applied automatically to your next payout. Monthly payout summaries and featured placement rotation kick in the same day.
- 03
Reach Elite by invitation
The curation team reviews every photographer with 100+ lifetime sales each quarter and invites standout work into the Elite tier — the lowest commission rate, the most prominent placement.
Ready to sell on ShutterVault?
Create a photographer account to start listing today, or sign in if you already sell with us. Every account begins on the Starter tier and grows from there.