As we approach the end of the year, it’s inevitable to wonder what kind of photos people preferred the last 10 months. Which ones of the many Photography Trends 2018 that we reported picked up the most? Have you been using the same style of images than everyone else? This list of the top 10 most downloaded images in 2018 answers all that and more!
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Our friends at the best stock photo agencies gave us great behind-the-scenes tips on the most downloaded images in their libraries this year so far, and we have put all this info together in one cool list to help you see which are currently the favourite stock photos in the market.
See them, study them, share them, and use them to adjust your future choices in stock photos ahead of the new year!
The 10 Most Downloaded Images in 2018 from Top 5 Stock Photo Agencies
Below you’ll find a list of the 10 most sold images in five of the best stock photo sites on the web. If you wish to buy them, all you’ve to do is click on them and be directed to their page, where you will also be able to explore more similar content. We even added useful agency reviews for extra details, and even cool special offers to get them at a cut price!
Stock Photo Secrets Shop Most Downloaded Photos in 2018
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See our 10 most downloaded images below:
#1 – Business Meeting in Open Plan Office
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#2 – Office Table with Four People Hands Working
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
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#3 – Happy Mother and Baby Laying on a Meadow
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#4 – Businesswoman Holding a Plant Crop
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#5 – Wood Board Texture
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#6 – Businesspeople Smiling in Open Plan Office
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#7 – Human Heart Made of Fruits and Vegetables
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#8 – Business Meeting
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#9 – Concerned Teen with Depression in a Tunnel
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
#10 – Happy Senior Couple Walking Together
Copyright: Stock Photo Secrets / IngImage
Photocase Most Popular Images 2018
Photocase
is a niche German stock photo agency for artsy images with that unique Berlin vibe. Know them better in our Photocase review, and grab our special Photocase Coupon Code with 5 FREE credits and 10% off in your purchase! And do check Photocase's Photography Trends 2018 predicted earlier this year for more info.
Here are their 10 most downloaded photos in 2018:
#1 – Faith and Spirituality Concept with Architecture, Sky, and Birds
Copyright: kallejipp / Photocase.com
#2 – Natural Landscape in Perspective with Gnome and Mountains
Copyright: coralie / Photocase.com
Love this image? It's the perfect example of the new weird stock photos trend that is so popular in social media!
#3 – Minimalist Illustration with Thinking, Growth and Success Concept
Copyright: Marie Maerz / Photocase.com
#4 – Statue Representing Justice over a Blue Sky
Copyright: denhans / Photocase.com
#5 – Young Woman Speaking through Megaphone
Copyright: FemmeCurieuse / Photocase.com
#6 – Man Using VR Technology Concept
Copyright: rclassen / Photocase.com
#7 – Work and Safety Concept with Laptop and Padlock
Copyright: PolaRocket / Photocase.com
#8 – Paperboard Cutouts of Happy People in Cartoon Style
Copyright: REHvolution.de / Photocase.com
#9 – Freedom and Fun Concept with Women Flying with Balloons and Umbrella
Copyright: Pippilotta* / Photocase.com
#10 – Stylish Man with Pixelated Face wearing Hat
Copyright: complize / Photocase.com
Shutterstock Most Downloaded Photos 2018
Shutterstock
Here are their most popular images in 2018:
#1 – Colourful Geometric Background with Fluid Shape Composition
Copyright: Plasteed / Shutterstock.com
#2 – Abstract Ocean with Natural Luxury Texture, Marble Swirls and Agate Ripples
Copyright: CARACOLLA / Shutterstock.com
#3 – Rear View of Business Coach Facing a Group of People
Copyright: g-stockstudio / Shutterstock.com
#4 – Beach Seamless Patterns with Tropical Vegetation
Copyright: berry2046 / Shutterstock.com
#5 – Red Russian-Themed Pattern with Modern and Traditional Elements
Copyright: badwiser / Shutterstock.com
#6 – Futuristic Infographic with 3D Wave Points
Copyright: amiak / Shutterstock.com
#7 – IT Specialist Holding Laptop and Talking at a Data Center
Copyright: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com
#8 – Portrait of Young Brunette Woman Smiling Cheerfully
Copyright: WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com
#9 – Human Brain Concept with Creative and Logic Hemispheres
Copyright: Kirasolly / Shutterstock.com
#10 – New York City Skyline at Sunset
Copyright: ventdusud / Shutterstock.com
Adobe Stock Most Popular Photos 2018
Adobe Stock
Check out their most sold images for this year:
#1 – Team Brainstorming in Sunlit Office Space
Copyright: mooshny / Adobe Stock
#2 – Heart Bowls with Colourful, Healthy Food
Copyright: marilyn barbone / Adobe Stock
#3 – Couple Driving Into the Sunset in Convertible
Copyright: EpicStockMedia / Adobe Stock
#4 – New York City Daytime Aerial View
Copyright: TTstudio / Adobe Stock
#5 – Christmas Tree Branches on Plain Background
Copyright: Leigh Prather / Adobe Stock
#6 – Man Tying Red Sport Shoes
Copyright: ivanko80 / Adobe Stock
# 7 – Espresso Coffee Cup with Beans on Vintage Table
Copyright: Romolo Tavani / Adobe Stock
#8 – Closeup of Christmas Tree Branch with Lights
Copyright: Konstiantyn / Adobe Stock
#9 – Seamless Pattern with Watercolor Tropical Leaves
Copyright: natali_art / Adobe Stock
#10 – Dalmatian Puppy with Splashes of Paint and Colourful Easter Eggs
Copyright: jstaley4011 / Adobe Stock
Depositphotos Most Popular Images 2018
Depositphotos 
is a well-established stock photo agency with a long history of great customer service, that offers millions of high-quality photos, illustrations and more, all under a Royalty-free license and with flexible pricing options. To learn more, visit our Depositphotos review. And don't forget to use our Depositphotos Coupon Code to get 5 FREE images plus a 15% off in your purchase! Have a better idea of their most sold images by checking the Photography Trends 2018 Depositphotos listed earlier this year.
Let's have a look at their most downloaded images for 2018:
#1 – Two Businessmen Discussing a Project
Copyright: pressmaster / Depositphotos.com
#2 – Cairn Terrier Puppy Running Towards the Camera
Copyright: Bigandt / Depositphotos.com
#3 – Sheep and Lambs Looking at the Camera
Copyright: baronb / Depositphotos.com
#4 – Portrait of Girl Smiling Outdoors
Copyright: AntonioGuillemF / Depositphotos.com
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#5 – Happy Child Playing Outdoors with Homemade Plane Costume
Copyright: Yaruta / Depositphotos.com
#6 – Blooming Flowers in Pastel Tones
Copyright: AntonMatyukha / Depositphotos.com
#7 – Red Kitten Sleeping Peacefully
Copyright: alenkasm / Depositphotos.com
#8 – Landscape Scene from Countryside in Tuscany, Italy
Copyright: zoomteam / Depositphotos.com
#9 – Leaves Pattern Macro Background
Copyright: valentinar / Depositphotos.com
#10 – Portrait of Young African Woman Smiling
Copyright: mimagephotos / Depositphotos.com
Dreamstime Most Downloaded Photos 2018
Dreamstime
is a well-known stock photo agency with many years in business, offering a large library with millions of royalty-free stock images at affordable prices. If you want to know them better, read our Dreamstime review! But now let's see what their most popular photos in 2018 are:
#1 – Artificial Intelligence, Communication and Technology Concept
Copyright: Vs1489 / Dreamstime.com
#2 – Happy Family
Copyright: Igor Mojzes / Dreamstime.com
#3 – Wood Texture Plank
Copyright: Vladimirs Prusakovs / Dreamstime.com
#4 – Wireless Communication Concept with City Overview
Copyright: Busakorn Pongparnit / Dreamstime.com
#5 – Business Meeting with Diverse Team Brainstorming Ideas
Copyright: Kantver / Dreamstime.com
#6 – Many Hands from Diverse People Joining Together in Circle
Copyright: Mauricio Jordan De Souza Coelho / Dreamstime.com
#7 – Male Speaker at Business Conference
Copyright: Kasto80 / Dreamstime.com
#8 – Golden Retriever Dog Jumping Through Autumn Leaves
Copyright: Leoba1 / Dreamstime.com
#9 – Groom Putting Wedding Ring on Bride's Finger
Copyright: Maffboy / Dreamstime.com
#10 – Business Meeting or Presentation in Modern Office Space
Copyright: Vadymvdrobot / Dreamstime.com
Inspire your Upcoming Designs with This Year's Most Downloaded Images
And that was our list of the top 10 most downloaded images in 2018 from the best 6 stock photo sites in the market!
You will notice there are a lot of similarities in the photos across the different agencies, with authenticity, natural lighting, diverse models, modern workspaces and tropical nature being the most relevant common topics.
Now you are equipped with insider knowledge to choose the most popular type of photos for your upcoming designs. Which styles and subjects will you try first? We'd love to know!
