Sell private photos with a paid link.

Give fans a clear glimpse of the offer. Keep the original behind the paid link, then unlock it after payment is confirmed.

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Private or exclusive access describes the offer. It does not automatically transfer copyright, guarantee secrecy or prevent a buyer from copying what they can view.

Blurred sample mountain picture before purchaseBefore payment · blurred preview
Original sample mountain picture after purchaseAfter confirmed payment · original
Illustrative preview using sample photography. The image stays the same; access changes after confirmed payment.

Say exactly what is included.

Name the picture and describe it accurately. An exclusive behind-the-scenes photo is a more concrete offer than access to everything. If the same picture is offered to more than one fan, avoid language that suggests the buyer is the only person who will receive it.

Keep access and ownership separate. Do not imply that a normal purchase transfers reuse or commercial rights. Settle any special rights or exclusivity arrangement before presenting it as part of the offer.

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Start with a picture ready for validation.

Choose an image you have permission to sell. Check that other people, identifying details or material from someone else’s work have not been included by accident. Keep the original and its creator record connected.

Upload the picture to the vault. We validate it before it can be attached to a paid link. Your profile and content determine any extra checks. Confirm the requirements for your setup rather than assuming another creator’s experience will be identical.

How it worksPrepare photos for your vaultContent validationProtect original photos

Show the price without a surprise.

Calculate the fan’s total before you write the offer. In the selected agency model, a $10 listed picture gives a $10.95 fan total and a $9.25 agency balance before creator splits, taxes, refunds and payout costs. Use the pricing page for the calculation base and the calculator for other scenarios.

Do not use a checkout screenshot from a different price or pretend the listed amount includes charges added separately. A clear full amount helps the fan evaluate the purchase on its actual terms.

PricingAgency earnings calculatorPrice your photos

Keep the sharing path short.

A blurred preview limits what is visible before purchase. It is not a promise of screenshot blocking or leak-proof delivery after access. Treat anything shared with a paying audience as potentially copyable and choose your content accordingly.

  • Write a concise, accurate description.
  • Review the blurred preview and final price.
  • Test the destination on mobile.
  • Share only where the offer is permitted.
  • Keep the original and permission record in your own secure records.
Sell photos in DMsProtect original photosFirst paid-link checklist

Define your photo offer.

A checklist for the description, preview, access scope, rights, price and sharing path.

Download the worksheet

Make your next sale.

Create your account. Upload to your vault. We validate it. You share your link.