What is "stock photography?"

Article1 min readUpdated Feb 22, 2025View source ↗

Stock photography is photography that is intended to be used for either commercial or editorial purposes such as advertisements, brochures, articles, and product packaging. It is most commonly purchased and used by graphic designers, artists, and typographers. Depending on the license type associated with each purchase, the extent of use varies in accordance with the rules of the specific license.

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