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Extended License

This refers to a licensing option that enables a buyer to use a photo in a way that is more than the regular Royalty Free rights and includes using the image or photo on commercially sold items. This license is more expensive and includes more uses than other licensing options but does have defined and... read more →
License

License refers to the terms under which the photo has been purchased. The two main licenses are Royalty Free (RF) or Rights Managed (RM). Each license differs and outlines how the photo can be used, under what conditions the photo can be used with all licenses forbidding the re-sale of a photo. All licenses... read more →
Dreamstime is working hard to protect the rights of their contributing photographers

Aug 22, 2011 21:34

Dreamstime has just added more tools to respond to copyright infringement complaints, a new system that automatically acts on copy right infringement complaints instead of the manual system that is used by stock photography agencies currently. Dreamstime has been a supporter of community since it opened... read more →
Pixmac Reaches Over 11 Million Images

May 30, 2011 1:57

Pixmac, a microstock agency that was launched in 2008, has been very busy in their 2-and-a-half year life. In mid-May, Pixmac reached over 11 million images. As they mentioned in their blog, that is more than the population of Belgium. Pixmac overcame the hurdles of building a microstock agency when... 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 →
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 →
Can i use naked photos on my blog?

May 3, 2011 10:21

Your blog and the direction you wish to take with this weblog is your creation. If you wish to use nude photos to convey a point, highlight news, an idea or gain the attention of audience, the use of nude photos is a decision you need to make. Nude photos do not need to be pornographic. Nude photos... 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 to find images to use for making a video?

Apr 18, 2011 22:56

Stock photo agencies are a great resource for images that you need for your video. Royalty Free images can be used in videos for personal or commercial use. In many cases an image added to a video or a video made solely of images can have an impact on an audience that will differentiate your video from... 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 →
Where can i find cheap photos for my slideshow or PowerPoint Presentation

Apr 15, 2011 21:09

Fotolia PowerPoint Slideshow Plugin Stock photography agencies are a great place to find cheap photos for a personal or business slideshow that is not for resale. Slideshows require a lot of images, and a diversity of images to keep the audience’s attention. Trying to personally photograph... 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 →
Where can I find free photos from Dreamstime?

Apr 11, 2011 21:06

Most of the popular stock photo agencies on the internet have a section of their site where they offer free images. Some agencies will offer an image of the week, while others will offer a library of images. As a photographer, offering some of your work for free is a great way to get customers into your... read more →
Where can i find vectors to print on t-shirts?

Apr 7, 2011 22:50

With most stock photo agencies now offering a library of vector images, the possibilities are endless as far as what you could do with the image if the right license is available. If you are looking to print some t-shirts, you will need to review the licenses before you purchase to ensure that you can... read more →
Where Can I Find Free Images?

Apr 5, 2011 21:47

Not everyone has the need or money for purchasing licenses for images. There are actually quite a few places where you can obtain free images, stock photo agencies being one of the big sources. As always, be sure to review the licensing terms prior to use. Although you don’t have to pay for the free... read more →