Monthly Archives: August 2012

iStockphoto to offer simplified purchase option

On Friday, iStockphoto issued a contributor update, wherein they announced the near completion of a new stock image licensing workflow, one which will allows payments directly from a credit card: This week we have an early peek for iStock contributors into some upcoming site news: soon iStock customers will be able to pay for file downloads directly with their credit card, without first having to purchase credits.

Shoot Description

Today’s post is aimed at the iStockphoto contributor.  When a photographer utilizes models in their work that they are going to offer up with a commercial use license, the photographer (and buyer) need to make sure an appropriate model release has been secured.  This release is proof that the photographer has permission from the model to use their likeness for commercial (or other) use.  It is a legal document, and it protects the model, buyer and photographer from any surprises […]

Portfolio Update: Summertime Pool Splash

A relative of mine has a really nice pool, and I’ve been wanting to shoot some stock images there for quite a while, and I finally got to that theme before it turned 108 here in St. Louis.  This new royalty free stock image series features a cute Caucasian nuclear family with kids, 10 and under, having a great day in the water.  This series can be found exclusively at Stocksy, the new royalty free stock agency.

This image is protected by copyright law. Please contact me for licensing information. Thanks!