Stock photography databases have such a wide variety of images it’s easy to find the image you need.

Using stock images is quick and easy! Oftentimes if you purchase a license online, you can download the image the same day.Stock photography is subject to rigorous editing procedures, so in most cases, images in stock libraries are of better quality that those shot on assignment. In addition, if you don’t have to manage a photo shoot, tight deadlines become easier to manage.

By looking at stock images, art directors can get a better idea of what will work for their projects and won’t work. Sometimes online stock photography sites will let you download a low-resolution image and test it with your layout. If it doesn't work, you don't have to buy it.

Therefore, you are saving even more money with stock photography.

Assignment photography is created with a specific use in mind whereas stock photography is created with a more generic approach. Assignment photography can be frustrating because you need a specific image and if you don’t get what you need, you have to re-shoot. Stock photography appeals to many potential markets. Stock photography can be used and reused multiple times. It has many different applications in the commercial design world, such as magazines, book publishing, business reports, advertising,web design, graphics design, television, film, interior design, CD-ROM production, calendars, government agencies, niche publishers, and much more.

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Written by Jeffery Davies.

This is a feature by RDM.