I was just thinking about a friend who would struggle to earn more than a few pennies on steemit due to his learning difficulties, but would do very well if he there was a way to use his photography skills here which gave me an idea.
Photographers could take pictures using an app and upload them directly to a steemit photobank giving permission for the images to be used here on steemit. Users here could then access the photobank when creating a post knowing that they are not breaching any copyright or ownership laws, use of a photograph would act in the same way as an up vote.
perhaps one of you clever programmers could even develop an app for those who would rather use more professional equipment to take their photographs.