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PhotoDeck Empowers Photographers with Their Own Ecommerce Photography Website

PhotoDeck LogoAug 12, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY – PhotoDeck is a service designed to offer photographers a brandable e-commerce solution for presentation and distribution of their images. PhotoDeck was built by a group of professional photographers seeking alternatives to stock licensing outside of the typical stock agency model. It allows self-pricing and sales without the expense of agency commissions.

“Licensing stock has traditionally been an either/or proposition. Either let an agent in for a high percentage or try to make a name for yourself on your own”, said Stephen Kennedy, a stock portrait photographer. “PhotoDeck’s strength is the almost limitless customization that allows me to add and modify features with ease, while presenting my images in a similar manner as the mega agencies.”

As social networks and search engines increasingly provide opportunities for photographers to market themselves, many see the future in their own branded e-commerce website. Read More→

Browse Images and Track Sales with iStockphoto's New iPhone App

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June 25, 2010 – PRESS SUMMARY – iStockphoto announced their new iPhone application that allows users to browse iStock’s vast library of photos, illustrations and audio files from an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. The application uses iStock’s industry-leading search engine to help customers find the perfect file quickly and easily. Customers can access and manage lightboxes of stored files from their existing iStockphoto account or create new lightboxes to save files for future viewing or purchase. The app also allows files to be e-mailed to clients and colleagues for discussion and evaluation.

iStockphoto iPhone App Screen Shots

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Does Image Orientation Matter in Microstock Photography? by Rahul Pathak

If you are actively shooting (or interested in shooting) images for stock, one of the common questions that comes up when submitting stock imagery concerns image orientation. Which perform best – horizontal, vertical or square images?

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The simple answer is that horizontal formats dominate in microstock on all key metrics – views, downloads, conversion and revenue per image. The most likely explanation is that online usage of stock imagery is rising and most device form factors are horizontal (think monitor screens, blog layouts, banners, etc.) Read More→

New Microsoft Office Plug-in Makes it Easy to Purchase iStockphoto Images

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May 22, 2010 – iStockPhoto announced a new plug-in that puts more than six million photos and illustrations at the fingertips of Microsoft Office users. The plug-in is available for free and allows users to access iStockPhoto images from within PowerPoint and Word, where they can select, preview, purchase and insert images directly into their documents.

The plug-in will add an iStockphoto tab to both PowerPoint and Word. From there, users can take advantage of iStockphoto’s powerful search engine to browse photos and illustrations. Those new to iStock can set up an account and buy credits to purchase images. Current customers can log into their accounts and access all the standard functionality of the iStock website. They can also make purchases using their existing credits all without leaving PowerPoint or Word. Read More→

New Website Helps Educate Image Users About Licensing

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May 20, 2010 – Stockphotorights.com is a new one-stop online resource for information surrounding the licensing of images for commercial use. The site was launched by Getty Images, Inc., in response to a new survey which has identified an unsurprising lack of understanding among some image users. Backed by the support of the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) and the Picture Archive Council of America (PACA), the site provides image users with the information and advice they need to license images with confidence, by connecting them with key stakeholders from the industry. Resources include frequently asked questions, case studies, an image licensing checklist, a short educational video (see below), a rolling feed of relevant news, informative links and a forum where users can discuss related topics. Read More→

Free iStockphoto Images for Google’s Blogger Template Designer

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iStockphoto Creates a Collection of Free Stock Images for Google’s Blogger Template Designer

CALGARY, Alberta–iStockphoto®, the world’s busiest online stock image marketplace, today announced a new collection of images and illustrations available free of charge to Google Blogger users as part of the new Blogger™ Template Designer.

Blogger is the leading blogging product in the world with hundreds of millions of page views per day and millions of active bloggers. The Blogger Template Designer makes it simple for bloggers to express themselves through unique and beautiful web design. It’s easy to choose a base template, customize the background image, and modify the layout to create a professional site on the web. Users can access the iStock image collection directly from the Blogger Template Designer. There they will find a diverse collection of free images from iStockphoto. With just a few clicks, people can add punch and personality to their blogs. Read More→