Lori Photo Bank: Sales

Lori is a Russian stock photo bank that is perfect for those who prefer to avoid foreign platforms, don't want to deal with withdrawals to foreign e-wallets, and are tired of adjusting to the demands of Western users. This photo bank allows earnings to be withdrawn to a ruble bank account, acting as a tax agent and automatically withholding 13% as income tax. Overall, for Russian authors, this is the most convenient photo bank in terms of conditions. However, it is not the most profitable, as it is focused solely on the Russian-speaking internet, which leads to low sales and prices for works that are significantly lower than in the Western market, resulting in modest earnings. Nevertheless, it is worth not giving up on posting here, as an additional loyal platform is always beneficial. With a minimum withdrawal amount of 3,000 rubles per month, I usually manage to earn 1,500-2,000 rubles. Withdrawals occur automatically once a month, but only when the minimum is reached. Working with photos on this site is quite simple; it is very user-friendly, although it looks a bit primitive and unrefined. I registered here a long time ago, and back then, sending a passport was really required to use regular mail – this was necessary for the contract and tax payment arrangements. As far as I know, the situation hasn't changed. However, this is the only significant inconvenience.

Date of experience: дек 24, 2024

This stock should be the first choice for beginners. It is aimed at Russian-speaking users, payments are made in rubles to your account, the requirements are not too strict, and so on. In general, if you have no experience working with stocks, register on Lori, where you will learn everything. At the very least, beginners should familiarize themselves with articles about the specifics of working with stocks, as well as images and other related topics. This is a real source of useful information, and it's in Russian. For those who already have experience on Shutter and other major platforms, it's up to you whether to register or not. Don't expect a large number of sales here. I know that many users from Russia buy images on major stocks, ignoring Lori. If you do register, it should only be to increase the number of works. A real paper contract is used in the process, which needs to be signed and sent by mail. I found this surprising, but fortunately, model releases do not require such a procedure. For non-residents of the Russian Federation, classic payment methods like PayPal and Skrill are available. Otherwise, payments are made only to a bank account, which immediately incurs income tax. As for the requirements: I wouldn't call them strict, but some of my works were sent back for revision. However, it's worth noting the competence of the inspectors: with each rejection, they specify the reason – most often it's a lack of color, sharpness, noise, and so on. In the beginning, I often made such mistakes, and thanks to Lori, I managed to eliminate them, so my subsequent works were accepted almost entirely.

Date of experience: июл 10, 2024

I use the LORI photo bank alongside other platforms for selling photos, such as Depositphotos, Shutterstock, and others. This service has its pros and cons compared to the rest. Firstly, the LORI website is very convenient: the entire interface is in Russian, it’s easy to use, and photos upload quickly and without errors. Secondly, payments are made in rubles to a bank account, and 13% tax is withheld immediately, which saves me from extra hassle. Thirdly, I can upload photos here that, for some reason, are not suitable for other stock sites due to a lack of "commercial value." However, there are drawbacks as well. Firstly, the sales percentage here is quite low. I have about 1000 works in my portfolio, and only 128 photos have been sold. Other authors have a similar situation: for some reason, LORI is not as popular among buyers. The second downside is the bureaucratic complexities with signing the contract and sending it upon registration. We live in the 21st century, and everything should be done online! But this drawback isn’t that significant, as you forget about it after going through the process. I have to accept the low sales; there’s nothing I can do about it. But despite this, my works are still being purchased, and income is coming in, which is encouraging.

Date of experience: июл 21, 2025

Registration here is more complicated compared to other platforms. There is too much paperwork. It's surprising how Russians create such difficulties for themselves! The moderation of photos takes a lot of time, and they don't get purchased (again, there's something to compare with). It seems that only a few people are working with Lori, so the selection is small, and the design already looks outdated (it gives the impression that the developers are gradually losing interest). I do not recommend using this platform, especially for selling your photos.

Date of experience: июл 05, 2024

This stock photo site seems more limited compared to its competitors. There is no option to download images in vector format. The website design also feels outdated. The search function does not meet expectations. For example, when I search for "blue background" in English, it shows me any images with the color blue. It's unclear why the price for downloading an image for outdoor advertising is so high (9600 rubles for 1 piece). It would be more convenient to have a single rate so that one image could be downloaded for any needs.

Date of experience: мар 25, 2026

I often order photos from stock sites and have been familiar with Lori since 2019. I can't say this resource is outstanding compared to foreign analogs, but among Russian ones, it is definitely the best choice for the variety of images and videos for various projects, and the prices here are quite reasonable. P.S. If you need a lot of images, it's better to purchase a package.

Date of experience: июл 23, 2025

Six months ago, I completed a photography course and decided that it was time to start earning from my hobby to supplement my main income, as there are sometimes difficulties with orders. On the advice of a friend, I registered with the LORI stock photo site. I signed their contract, as you can't sell photos on the site without it. I was approved and accepted as an author. Now I periodically upload my photos for sale. So far, everything is fine. My photos are being purchased (I upload both portraits of people and landscapes). I received my first payment at the end of March.

Date of experience: авг 15, 2024

This is a real scam, the photo bank does not pay its authors. I requested a withdrawal from my account back on April 8, 2014, and today is already July 3, 2015. In my personal account, it says: "Withdrawal requested (April 8, 2014 at 13:33). Currently processing payments requested on March 1, 2012." It turns out that I won't see my money until at least mid-2017 :))) I deleted all my photos from the photo bank and I recommend you do the same. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if there's nobody at "Lori" at all, and no one has even heard of the photo bank.

Date of experience: июл 03, 2015

A wonderful stock photo site. Very convenient and with a good selection of materials. Thank you!

Date of experience: июн 02, 2010