Stock Photo Agencies

• 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 →

   

• Bigstock announces their 10 Millionth image

  

  Jan 18, 2012 9:26

  There is something happening at Bigstock and the news is traveling quickly, about as quickly as Bigstock is acquiring new images to their website.  Don’t know Bigstock? Join now and get 6 free credits to try Bigstock! History of Bigstock Image collection In 2009, Bigstock had an image collection... read more →

   

• Depositphotos Review

  

  Dec 21, 2011 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 →

   

• Pond5 now has the largest video library on the internet

  

  Oct 16, 2011 16:17

  Pond5 Screenshot Pond5 went to the Frankfurt Book Fair with a mind blowing promotion and announcement. The announcement was that they have the largest video library on the internet with over 800,000 video files. The promotion was a coupon give away worth $10,000 of free stock media on the site. This... read more →

   

• Fotolia vs. Dreamstime comparison

  

  Jul 1, 2011 18:34

  Stock photo buyers focus on pricing when trying to determine the best stock photo agency. Each stock photo agency offers many similar options to other agencies, but also offer some extraordinary differences that can enhance the price of an image.  It is up to the buyer to determine if the differences... read more →

   

• iStockphoto vs. Shutterstock – Credits vs. Subscription

  

  Jul 1, 2011 18:30

  iStockphoto vs. Shutterstock are both stock photo agencies that are included in the list of the ‘Big 6’. Their buying models are very different but there are many similarities to their business models, expansion ideas and the strategies they use to remain at the top of the list of stock photo agencies. iStockphoto... read more →

   

• Shutterstock Review

  

  Jun 27, 2011 21:35

  Shutterstock Screenshot Shutterstock is one of the ‘Big 6’stock photo agencies on the internet today and refer to themselves as simple, elegant and user friendly. With a long history of stock image selling and buying, Shutterstock caters to designers... read more →

   

• Bigstock Review

  

  Jun 23, 2011 15:37

  Bigstock Screenshot Bigstock, previously known as Bigstockphoto, came into the stock photo scene in 2004 and purchased by Shutterstock in 2009. Bigstock is a stock photo agency that offers credit pricing in addition to the convenient ”Pay As You Go” cash  pricing. There is one standard... read more →

   

• Clipdealer Review

  

  Jun 18, 2011 23:20

  Clipdealer Clipdealer is an open marketplace for royalty free media, offering stock photos, vectors, video, and music.  They promote their commitment to quality images and media files.  Clipdealer started as a video and music stock media agency and expanded their database to include stock photos and... read more →

   

• PhotoSpin review and discount code for Stock Photo Secret Readers

  

  Jun 8, 2011 7:58

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

   

• Stock Photo Agencies Compared: Shutterstock, iStockphoto, Fotolia, Dreamstime, 123rf

  

  May 28, 2011 20:00

  Finding the right microstock photo agency for your needs is hard.  Registration is free for all agencies but when it comes down to purchasing stock photos and images, an investment needs to be made. Each stock photo agency has its benefits and each solves design, photo and media needs. But which one... read more →

   

• Panthermedia Review

  

  May 20, 2011 17:46

  Panthermedia Screenshot PantherMedia is a long time stock photography agency player that has gone through three significant changes since its first launch in 2004. PantherMedia is a microstock stock photo agency website that deals in stock photos and illustrations with multiple licensing options. PantherMedia... read more →

   

• Veer Review

  

  May 11, 2011 22:04

  Veer Screenshot Veer is a microstock marketplace that is part of the Corbis Group owned by Bill Gates (Corbis Images, Corbis Motion, Green Light).  It was developed in 2009 as the microstock image and font buying website for designers and bloggers who wanted inexpensive stock photography. It is a community... read more →

   

• Fotolia Review

  

  May 11, 2011 21:31

  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 →