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Attribution / Credit Link

Attribution refers to the public credit used to identify the photographer or creator of an image, video, audio or creative commons piece. Credit link provides the same identifier as attribution but provides a link to a webpage or digital source of the artist or creator. Free stock photos and creative... read more →
3 more reasons you should buy photos

May 29, 2011 3:30

Buying stock photos leaves the buyer with many flexible image and illustration options, saves them money and increases their probability of finding the best photo for the job. Stock photo agencies are there to make your marketing and design creation easier, inspirational, and fast. There are many reasons... read more →
7 Reasons why you should buy stock photos

May 29, 2011 2:48

Photos are being used more frequently on websites, blogs, slideshows and ebooks. The need for photos has increased dramatically and more people are using stock photo agencies to buy their photos and images, protect their companies from copyright issues and utilize the many options that stock photo agencies... read more →
When can i use editorial images and when do i need to buy a royalty free licence

May 8, 2011 21:56

The Editorial license seems to live under a cloud of confusion, but it is really, really easy to understand parameters of its use. Editorial images can not be used for any commercial use. Royalty Free stock photos can be used for commercial purposes, but not on resale/retail items. How editorial images... read more →
How to pick the right stock photo for your website or blog

May 8, 2011 21:19

Choosing the right stock photos for your website or blog can make or break the popularity, viewing stats or reader sign up of your blog or website. But may bloggers or website designers find it challenging to locate and use stock photography. Finding the right stock photo is a skill and goes beyond... read more →
Where can i find travel photos?

May 8, 2011 20:05

Using stock photography for travel photos saves time, money and travel headaches. Travel photographers submit to all of the stock photo agency websites and provide you with the ability to buy interesting photos for your website or blog. Travel Photo Search Techniques Like any stock photo agency search,... read more →
How can i buy a photo from Flickr?

Apr 18, 2011 23:25

Flickr is a Yahoo hosted photo sharing website that enables registered users to upload, share and tag their personal photos. This is not a stock photo agency like Shutterstock or Canstockphoto. The default copyright setting on all Flickr accounts is an “All Rights Reserved” license unless the site... read more →
What are editorial images licences?

Apr 18, 2011 23:17

An editorial image license for stock photos enables the buyer to use the stock photos for non- commercial purposes only. A photo that holds only an editorial license will be hightlighted by the stock agency. An editorial license on a a stock photo indicates that the photo shows a brand of a product,... read more →
How can i protect images which i have bought from stock agencies?

Apr 15, 2011 23:27

If you are looking for copyright protection for the images that you have bought from a stock photo agency, the protection has to be decided at the moment that you purchase the image. All stock photos have Royalty free copyright protection Many different licenses can be bought and the type of license... read more →
Benefits of buying a Royalty free stock photo from a stock photo agency

Apr 15, 2011 22:45

There are many benefits to buying stock photos through online stock photography agencies. Some people are not yet using stock photo agencies and could benefit from their services if they understood what they are and how they work. Many people see the term Royalty free and assume the photos on stock... read more →
Can i use photos in a website theme i have created?

Apr 15, 2011 21:37

You can use stock photos in a theme you have created as long as you are not selling the theme to other users. Themes are created by web developers for templates on wordpress, blogger, tumblr or godaddy for free or for purchase. If your theme is for re-sale you need to buy extended rights to the stock... read more →
How can i use a photo i bought from a agency?

Apr 15, 2011 21:01

If you have just purchased a photo from a stock photography agency, read their individual agency agreements before you use the image. Royalty free copyright agreements are all pretty similar, but stock photography agency agreements can differ. The differences generally are in the number of copies... read more →
Where can i find out where an image came from?

Apr 14, 2011 22:10

Whether you have conducted a google image search or a stock photography agency search, the owner of the copyright and photographer can be found in seconds. Stock photography agencies highlight the photographer or designer of all images on the website. Stock photography Images When you search on a stock... read more →
Do i buy a copyright of a stock photo or how do that work?

Apr 14, 2011 21:50

If you are a new user of stock photography agencies and the images sold on these sites, a few basic lessons are helpful to ensure you use the photos that you bought correctly. Stock photography agencies are a great way to get quality images fast and cheap but there are some basic licensing issues that... read more →
What licence of a stock photo to use for iPhone and iPad Apps?

Apr 14, 2011 21:19

Current licensing agreements on all the stock photography agencies are unclear as to what licensing is required for iPhone, iPad and Android apps. There is no specific licensing section for this new digital media. Stock photography forums and design employees debate this question constantly as the... 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 →