Stock Photo Agencies

• Thinkstock Review – Subscription Stock Agency

  

  May 19, 2013 19:57

  Thinkstock  Basics Million images – including photos, illustrations and vectors Thinkstock  was launched (again) by Getty Images in 2010 Accepts payments by Visa, American Express and MasterCard All prices are in US dollars and all payments are in US dollars (European option available) Thinkstock... read more →

   

• Crestock Review – Affordable Stock Agency

  

  May 14, 2013 15:32

  Crestock is a stock photo agency that only offers royalty free stock photography and images, with no other licensing options available. The website was originally launched in 2005 by a company in Norway but was recently acquired by Canadian stock photo corporation Masterfile in 2010. Little changes... read more →

   

• Shutterstock Announces the Concept behind Offset

  

  Apr 1, 2013 21:12

  In our recent article about Stocksy, a new digital stock photo agency that was founded by the original owner of iStockphoto, we mentioned the new Shutterstock agency Offset. Well, Offset has released information about their new concept on the heels of the release of Stocksy. On the onset both concepts... read more →

   

• Stocksy – a Stock Photo Cooperative – the new Stock Photo Business Model?

  

  Mar 25, 2013 23:49

  With more sharing businesses launched every day, stock photography seems to be no exception. Lisa Gansky hit is on the nose with her meshing it theory of business development. Social sharing principles are the business model of choice in 2013 and Stocksy United is not exception. Stocksy is a stock photo... read more →

   

• Ultimago – Free photos for users, free marketing for photographers

  

  Feb 28, 2013 14:46

  Stock photography just took a turn with the launch of Ultimago a partnership project with Fine Art Print and Panthermedia this week. Ultimago is offering free stock photos with royalty free licenses and an opportunity for stock photographers to brand themselves in this unique stock photography model. Ultimago... read more →

   

• Getty Images Review

  

  Feb 18, 2013 10:59

  Getty Images Basics 80 million images – ranging from current editorial back to historic collections, illustrations, music and video Founded in 1993 by Mark Getty and Jonathan Klein Largest platform for media content world-wide High quality images, varying and exclusive subjects Getty Images... read more →

   

• PhotoSpin Review

  

  Feb 8, 2013 13:00

  PhotoSpin is a stock photography agency that was developed by and continues to be managed by creative professionals; photographers, graphic designers who believe in offering good quality images and designs for reasonable prices. Their buying models, annual subscription is attractive for photo stock... read more →

   

• Pixoto Stock Agency use Social Voting for Stock Images

  

  Jan 16, 2013 9:35

  There is a new kid on the block out of Boulder Colorado and they are making headlines in the stock photo agency world with their social powered stock photo agency site, Pixoto. The start of the site is interesting and how well the site is doing is even more intriguing. Pixoto launched  the next natural... read more →

   

• Depositphotos Review

  

  Dec 13, 2012 13:10

  Depositphotos is a cheap, new and growing stock photo agency that seems to be rapidly gaining market share. This American stock photo agency has not stopped at anything to make them a growing stock photo agency in a very competitive market. With an international focus for their membership, Depositphotos... read more →

   

• Photaki Review

  

  Dec 12, 2012 15:14

  Photaki Review Basics About 1 Million images – including photos, images, illustrations and vectors Photaki was launched in 2009 by a company in Spain Accepts payments online through Visa, American Express, MasterCard, paypal and offline through wire transfers Currency is currently in Euros... read more →

   

• Fotolia Review – Best Credit based Stock Agency

  

  Dec 10, 2012 17:05

  Fotolia.com Screenshot Fotolia started as a European stock photography agency and has developed into an internationally owned and managed company that is ranked as one of the top 3 stock photography agencies. It refers to itself as a social marketplace for images and design files, and aligns their online... read more →

   

• Real Stock Photos Review – Real People, Real Situations

  

  Oct 3, 2012 23:28

  When you first visit Real Stock Photos, the extremely clean and easy to navigate design is the first thing you will notice. Virtually everything you may need is immediately accessible. Not only can you dive right in and begin searching for a specific type of photograph, but you can also quickly size... read more →

   

• A new stock photo concept cuts our the middleman – Paya

  

  Jul 3, 2012 17:19

  Now this is super interesting. Paya has just launched a direct channel selling site that utilizes social media, video and photos in a direct selling opportunity for professional photographers, amateur photographers, citizen journalists and videographers. If you are great at self promotion, have an impressive... read more →

   

• YAY Review – a new microstock agency to look out for

  

  Apr 11, 2012 19:33

  YAY is a new Norwegian microstock agency that rewards their photographers and buyers with an easy to use stock photography site and great prices. Their focus is easy buying, fair pricing and  great customer service. Their free smartphone, iPad and desktop wallpapers show off the quality of stock photography... read more →

   

• Image Direkt – Stock Agency without Credits

  

  Mar 20, 2012 11:13

  There are only a few stock agencies which let you purchase an image without buying any credit packages. Image Direkt, a new player in this market, let you purchase images without credits just by Paypal, CreditCard or prepayment. Image Direkt – no need for credits Image Direkt is very straightforward,... read more →

   

• Ingimage Review

  

  Feb 7, 2012 19:35

  In a bold move to stand out from the crowd, UK based stock photo agency Ingimage has launched an impressive dual attack with stylish new-look homepage and a free trial that is simply a graphic designer’s dream. Ingimage Background At odds with Microstock’s current trend of ‘more is more’, Ingimage’s... read more →