What are Stock Photos? A Complete Guide to How Stock Photos Work
Stock photography is the supply of visual content for digital use, yet few web users know how it works. If you’re looking to dive deeper into what are stock photos
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Stock Photo Basics
If you are buying stock photos for the first time, it’s a good idea to get an overview of what stock photos are, where they are sold, how much they cost, and what you need to know about licensing. This knowledge will help you make an informed decision when buying stock images.
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Royalty-free Explained (2022)
Definition Terms Types Price Best sources FAQ What does royalty-free mean? The term “royalty-free” refers to the right to use copyrighted material or intellectual property without having to pay royalties
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How Much Do Stock Photos Cost in 2022?
Since the beginning of stock photography 100 years ago, the cost of stock photos has significantly decreased, especially with the advent of microstock agencies. What does that mean for individual
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Shutterstock Pricing Explained (2022)
Shutterstock has many buying options so everyone can find a plan that fits their needs. But this brings certain complexity to the pricing, making it difficult to find your best
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Adobe Stock Pricing
Adobe Stock pricing is simple and versatile, so it suits every customer and purpose. Still, you should know a few tricks that can save you a lot of money and
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Shutterstock Licenses Explained
When shopping for stock images (or any other creative asset), it is easy to get lost in all the license types: Standard, Enhanced, Editorial—what does it all mean? These are
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Shutterstock Editorial License Explained
Shutterstock licenses its content with four licenses: Standard, Enhanced, Editorial, and Premier. The wide selection and the sometimes intertwined uses confuse many users. So, to clear up the confusion around
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Adobe Stock Licenses Explained
Searching and buying stock photos is easy, but which license to choose? Each comes with a particular set of rights you must understand to get the right one. Getting the
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Why is Indemnity (Legal Coverage) Important in Stock Photography?
What is indemnity? Investopedia defines indemnity as “a comprehensive form of insurance compensation for damages or loss. When the term indemnity is used in the legal sense, it may also
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How to Download iStock Images Without A Watermark?
There are several ways to iStock images without a watermark, but some are easier to get than others. You must also be careful not to use any illegal methods, which
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Why is Shutterstock so Expensive?
Shutterstock is a relatively inexpensive stock photo agency, with royalty-free content starting at $0.22/image. But Shutterstock can also be expensive, meaning high prices per image, for extended licenses, image packages,
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Is Shutterstock Free? (2022)
You want Shutterstock images but don’t want to pay for them. Luckily, there’s a way for you to get 10 free Shutterstock images. In this post, we answer all your
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5 Ways To Download Adobe Stock Images Without A Watermark
Adobe Stock is the most popular stock agency after Shutterstock, and the favorite choice of graphic designers and video editors. Because it’s also quite pricey, people are always trying to
