Stock Photo Technical Questions

• Can I Use an Image to Create an Illustration or Vector Out of It?

  

  May 8, 2011 19:52

  Technology today allows us to do far more with licensed digital images than just using them exactly as they are purchased. In fact, chances are that you will want to alter your purchases in one way or another, whether it be by cropping, color adjustments, image size or any of the other millions of ways... read more →

   

• How can i remove the watermark from a photo?

  

  Apr 14, 2011 21:10

  A watermark on any photo is an indication that the photo has not been purchased from the stock photo agency.  For copyright reasons a watermark, generally the logo of the stock agency, is placed on an image so the image can be viewed by potential purchasers but not download without authorization, this... read more →

   

• How can I get a higher resolution of an image?

  

  Apr 11, 2011 20:28

  As you have probably experienced, trying to make a digital image larger results in loss of quality and pixelation. While you cannot typically make the image bigger and maintain the quality, there are things you can do to achieve a high resolution image. The best place to start is to ensure that you are... read more →

   

• What is a Lightbox?

  

  Apr 5, 2011 10:55

  As you have gone through various stock photography agencies, you may have noticed that they have “lightboxes,” but maybe you didn’t know what you would use that for. We will address that topic here, as most agencies use lightboxes for the same purpose throughout. As you peruse the... read more →

   

• Where can I compare image prices for stock photos?

  

  Apr 5, 2011 10:52

  With all of the stock photography agencies out there, it is understandable if you are overwhelmed with the options. Fortunately, others feel the same way you do, and some have even gone as far as to create tools to help you search and compare prices for them all. You will be surprised how the same exact... read more →

   

• EPS file – what is it and which programs can open it?

  

  Apr 5, 2011 8:41

  Depending on your file needs, an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, might be a format for you to look for rather than a JPEG file. EPS files, if opened in a vector-based program such as Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, will have the ability to be resized without loss of quality, and will also be able... read more →

   

• What resolution do i need to print a photo?

  This is a great question. The rule of thumb is to always get the highest resolution which is available. The higher the resolution, the more options you have when you are printing a photo. It’s also important to know what size you are planning to print the photo at: the larger photos require a higher... read more →

   

• What is DPI?

  DPI or “dots per inch” is a way of measuring an image’s original intended size and its resolution, or quality. DPI is a measurement of dots per inch of printed or monitor-viewed image. The higher the dpi, the higher the resolution, and the better the image quality. Most Stock Photo... read more →

   

• What are TIFF Images?

  

  Mar 23, 2011 4:44

  A Tiff (also called Tif), is an image type. The most common format is a Jpg which is a  compressed photo. Tiff are different from Jpgs, gifs, and  png’s because they are “uncompressed”. You may consider buying a TIFF Stock Photo or Stock Vector instead of a compressed Jpg. Some Stock agencies... read more →