Who Uses Stock Photography?

In recent decades society has become increasingly visually-oriented. If a picture was worth a thousand words in 1920, it is now worth many thousand words. Today’s consumer is more likely to be a “viewer” than a “reader,” relying less on the printed word than on pictorial images for entertainment and instruction. Photography is one of the most prominent means of interpreting and disseminating information. The stock photography industry has responded to this demand, and even at this moment thousands of images are being bought for publication. Who are these clients?

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Five Things To Consider Before Sharing Photos And Videos Online

(ARA) – More people are sharing photos and videos online with friends and family, as well as those they’ve never met. Consider this: One hour of video is uploaded to YouTube every second. Pinterest, which lets people collect and share digital images, has grown to about 12 million users since launching in 2010.

The growth of these and other websites makes it easier for videos and images to be shared and reshared online – or at least end up in places beyond where they were originally posted.  

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Digital Cameras: Creating Masterpieces With Each Click

(ARA) – With warm weather luring us outside for fun outdoor activities, using a digital camera ensures timeless memories with family and friends are captured in a snap. Even with increased smartphone usage, – a recent Consumer Electronics Association report stated that 43 percent of consumers have used a smartphone in the past year to capture images – digital cameras remain the most common devices for capturing photos, with 73 percent having used a digital camera over the same time period.

There are many reasons why a dedicated digital camera captures the best photos:

* More features – Digital camera features vary and can enhance your pictures to truly capture the moment. Features range from basic blink and smile detection; to more sophisticated, such as optical image stabilization, which adjusts unintentional camera movements for clear, crisp pictures; and pancapture, for creating a seamless panoramic picture. Increased resolution, higher zoom levels and wide angle lenses are all more advanced features not available in smartphones.
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