Stock Photography

Need high-resolution, top-notch stock photos, images or videos on a regular basis but don’t want to spend a fortune? Thanks to Depositphotos and its talented contributors from all over the globe, you can find the visual you need to help tell the story of your business without looking cheesy or unoriginal. Learn more about Depositphotos’ wide-range of photography, visual images and videos in our in-depth review that includes a company overview, pricing info, pros and cons and more…

If you’re looking for images online, the selection, quality and price are better than ever. There are dozens of websites which offer royalty-free photos at no cost to you. You can create content for your company’s blogs, websites and other marketing materials without breaking the bank. There are many places to search for images and deciding which websites are worth using and what each offers can be tricky. Luckily, we’ve used and reviewed some of the best free stock photo sites on the web so you can get to downloading picture perfect images in no time…

We’ve all snapped thousands of photos with our smartphones and cameras over the years. But if you’re like me, they’re just sitting on a your phone, hard drive or cloud storage and taking up lots of e-space. Instead of only sharing digital memories with select friends on social media (if anyone at all), why not make a little extra money from your photos? It’s an easy and passive way to turn your hobby into an additional revenue stream. This article shares a few ways you can turn your photos into cash and will hopefully inspire you to find the best stock photography sites to grow your income…

iStock was the first microstock agency when it was founded in 2000 and had no real competition for 3 years. It has been the go-to site to buy and sell stock photos and is still a leading competitor today. Now owned by Getty Images, iStock is known for its variety of images, unique features, and payment options…

When looking for royalty free media on the net, there are a great number of services to choose from. Depending upon the media you are looking to serve (photos, illustrations, vector art, audio, video) and the usage license you require, the sheer number of stock image companies can be overwhelming. So, we have done a great deal of research to recommend the best providers based on your needs as well as the pros and cons for each…

These tables are a companion resource to our Stock Photography Comparison article. Use them to help you make an informed decision when deciding on a stock photo resource. If you click on a link under the company name in the header (or footer), you will be taken to that company’s homepage to explore further. You’ll find a list of terminologies below the tables that explain the left-column definitions…

Images are worth their weight in gold in the online world. But how do you know if what you’re “re-purposing” is considered royalty free, public domain, copyrighted, etc.? The web has helped us share information like never before, but it also presents legal risks for people who publish on the web. Most of us understand plagiarism as it applies to written content, but what about photography? The legalities around image use are confusing for sure — much more so than simply citing a source for written content. But we’ll help you decipher the differences — and better understand the question: “what are royalty free images?”…

We’re able to extend free Big Stock Photo credits to our visitors for a limited time. Go to the Big Stock Photo website and use promo code SPC6 for 5 free credits when you sign up (if that doesn’t work, try DIGIX210 for 5 free credits). Additionally, you can find additional time sensitive promotions in our comments section below. Big Stock offers millions of stock photos and vector art to purchase – royalty free, starting at $1 per photo (pricing depends on how many credits you purchase)…

When it comes to choosing the right stock image provider for your needs there are a number of considerations to make. It is important to understand which image company provides the product you are looking for at a price you can afford. Jupiter Images is one of the leading stock photography providers in the world. This in depth review including how much media they have available and pricing information for various user types…

iStock has to be one of the best stock photography providers out there. Operating as a subsidiary of Getty Images, iStock offers thousands of professional quality stock photography, at different resolutions, image formats, and more, at very affordable prices…