Stock Photography

FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is Stock Photography?

Stock Photography are images used in commercial applications to help illustrate a product or concept.

Who buys Stock Photography?

The primary users of Stock Photography are advertising and design agencies needing images for product brochures and illustrations. Magazine and book publishers, television and film producers, along with calendar and greeting card companies help round out the list.

How long has Stock Photography been around?

Stock Photography has been in existence for most of the 20th century. It has increased steadily over the past 10-15 years, with most of the growth in the last 5. Part of the reason for this rapid growth is due to sustained growth in home PC sales, dependence on the Internet, as well as increased sophistication of small to mid-sized businesses marketing their own products. As these trends continue the demand for Stock Photography and particularly Royalty Free Stock Photography will continue to increase.

What does "Royalty Free Stock Photography" mean?

Royalty Free Stock Photography means the stock photos are available for personal or commercial use. No additional fees are required on a per use basis. Once purchased the images may be used as creatively or as often as you like. Royalty Free stock photography is generally more cost effective as they generally have few restrictions.

What does Rights Protected mean?

Rights Protected means images are sold on a per use or application specific basis. Fees are generally higher as they require more administration by both the buyer and seller. Images are in this category to restrict access to prevent over use.

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What is a JPEG (JPG File)?

JPEG is a standardized image compression mechanism written by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This is the original name of the committee that wrote the standard. JPEG is designed for compressing either full-color or gray-scale images of natural, "real-world" photographs.

What is a model release?

A model release is a signed release by the person(s) depicted in an image. In the release the person depicted in the image gives consent for his or her likeness to be used for commercial purposes -- including advertising, publishing, promotion, etc. (as set forth in the release).

What is a property release?

A property release is a signed released by the owner(s) of property depicted in a stock image. In the release, the owner gives consent for the image depicting his or her property to be used for commercial purposes -- including advertising, publishing, promotion, etc. (as set forth in the release).

Why are your images watermarked?

Watermarks prevent the theft of images; tampering any copying or stealing of an image from off ones computer screen.

Non-watermarked images

Non-watermarked images are available to users who purchase CD's on this site.