A stock photograph is an already existing image that is available to be loaned for reproduction use to a wide variety of clients.
Stock photography collections supply images to businesses who need to fullfil a creative project. It is a very quick and economic way to get images if you do not want or cannot afford to hire a photographer. Buying a stock image is often times more cost efficient and ensure a quick turnaround time if you're working on a tight deadline.
Images are often licensed for specific uses following two license models:
- The Royalty Free (RF) Model.
- The Rights Managed (RM) Model.
Click on "Using an image" to learn more about these models and image uses.
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