Stock Photography Reviews
Stock Photography is an essential element to any website or marketing piece. Photos convey concepts, heighten aesthetics and add character to a presentation. Any well designed website is supported by a rich set of photos which enhance the appearance.
Neither companies or individuals have a stockpile of photos laying around to add to their website. Nor do they have the money or desire to hire a production unit to shoot and create the imagery needed to convey their message. Luckily, a stock photography industry exists with libraries of images to purchase and brand as your own.
In this section Tucan provides reviews, insights and recommendations on stock photos and vendors. Links are provided to the vendor's websites and you are encouraged to judge for yourself.
Photos.com
If you are a marketing professional or an organization with a marketing team then Photos.com subscription system offers a potential windfall of savings. You will gain access to over 200,000 photos for the cost of a couple hundred dollars a year.
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Getty Images is the industry leader in providing royalty-free and rights managed stock photography. The quality of stock photography on Getty Images cannot be emphasized enough, it is second to none! More often than not you will find the best selection of stock photography at Getty Images.
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iStockPhotos.com is a community of independent photographers and artists who provide royalty-free stock photos and imagery. Designed as a cheaper alternative to the high priced photo vendors, iStockPhotos has seen rapid growth in the past few years. Always check iStockPhotos to see if a cheaper alternative to stock photos can be found. The potential savings are just too great.
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Acclaim Images is an Oregon based company with a grassroots approach towards selling stock photography. Whereas other vendors boast the size of their catalog or pricing packages, Acclaim Images focuses their efforts on customer service and fostering a personal relationship with clients. In addition, Acclaim Images boasts a unique set of photographers and artists with libraries of great photos that cannot be found anywhere else.
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Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription based stock photography provider, has quickly emerged as an industry leader since its founding in 2003. With an emphasis on providing a continual supply of fresh, rich content Shutterstock has built a strong reputation amongst marketing professionals who rely upon a fresh feed of content.
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BigStockPhoto.com is a discount stock photo provider who carries both professional photography albums as well as snapshots from individual photographers. The photography on Big Stock Photo is both diverse and economical allowing you to purchase a wide range of photos for $1.50 a piece.
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