Stock Photography

[liverpool-photographer]

Here is an interesting article about microstock photography - i guess the same applies to illustrations on the cheapo sites;

Fair Trade Photographer: Microstock: why would a reputable company do this to themselves?

 

[samjacksondesign]

I use Istockphoto, If its particular photography then i will photograph myself being an ex photographer lol

 

[Axett]

Oh! I know this stock (depositphotos), Ive heard that its cheaper than other

 

[Adam]

I'm willing to bet some chewing gum and a paperclip that Axett works for or owns depositphotos!

Brilliant first post

 

[Tom Sound]

I'm willing to bet some chewing gum and a paperclip that Axett works for or owns depositphotos!

Brilliant first post

:lol:

I hear the kittycat watercolours section is second to none (nod)

 

[liverpool-photographer]

Here is an interesting article about microstock photography - i guess the same applies to illustrations on the cheapo sites;

Fair Trade Photographer: Microstock: why would a reputable company do this to themselves?

More about Microstock from the same guy - there is now a handy Tinyeye plugin for browsers where you can start a check on where images have been used before buying them ...

Fair Trade Photographer: Microstock: how to avoid Poisonous Pictures

 

[Ladybird]

I also buy stock photos for some of my projects. I like depositphotos' prices in comparison with other stocks, they seem to be reasonable. Users may also use it as sellers

 

[leepaulvickersdesign]

Great links liverpool-photographer. Thanks!