What Are Stock Images?
Stock images are photos and illustrations already taken by professional photographers and offered for
licensing with prices based on how the images will be used. People who need to quickly find a graphic
images to use in a direct marketing piece, brochure, or other project can search for stock images from
a library like Index Stock Imagery.
Assignment work is an alternative to using stock images. Then you hire a photographer or illustrator to
work on a project, just for you. They take the photos, review them with you, make changes, etc.
You don’t see the images until the work is done and you might not get exactly what you want.
Who owns Stock Images?
At Index Stock Imagery, the photographer owns stock images and we represent their work.
You buy a license to use the stock images, but you do not own them and cannot resell them.
How can I use Stock Images?
After you pay to license stock images at Index Stock Imagery, you can use the photo based
on the usage you picked. The majority of our photos are Rights Managed and can be used for
a specific purpose and time frame. If the photo is Royalty Free
then you get unlimited use. After you pay for your license, you can download the stock images
for immediate use. We serve people on deadlines.
How do I search for Stock Images?
At Index Stock Imagery, we have an easy but powerful image search tool. Enter the words that describe the photos
you are looking for. Then use our Narrow Search feature to get more focus. We also have an Advanced Search where you
can use Boolean logic. Finally, we offer Free Research to everyone. If you can’t find what you need, then call us and
we will find it for you.
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