Stock photography, photography of any license to market, both print advertising, Internet or television. There are two common types of stock photography: royalty-free and rights managed.

Royalty-free license that allows the widespread use of the image of a fixed amount. For example, a company or a photographer may grant a royalty-free image to be used up to 5000 times. This means that the operator can print brochures or signs 5000 5000 using the image is permitted. Any use beyond this number is required to pay a supplementary fee. Royalty-free license rights are not exclusive, meaning that any other person or company may authorize the same image and use the same time.

Royalty free licenses are negotiated when a series of criteria: the duration, the use of use, amount used, the image size, image quality, for industrial use and the exclusivity, the title is Rights Managed generally more expensive than the free licenses, but generally allow multiple use and the exclusivity. The latter is important because a company or a photographer can not license the photo to others the license duration.

Almost all photos of license, either royalty-free or rights-managed, includes general restrictions. These restrictions prohibit any defamatory or illegal use of the photos. The use of images of the products for resale, such as mugs, hats and shirts, they are not allowed.

Any image containing an identified person or persons that come with a version of the appropriate model. A model statement means that the model gave the photographer permission to sell like that. All photos used commercially should be allowed the right model.

Images that are classified as editorial is not intended for commercial use. In these cases, the photos can be used for educational or reports. This means that images can be used in textbooks, newspapers and magazines.

Stock photos can be downloaded directly from photographers or licensed by companies. Getty Images and Corbis, two of the biggest names in stock photography today. Both companies are known for their great libraries and collections of exclusive photos.

Micro Business Corporations Act, such as Fotolia and Shutterstock, provides archived images via the Internet. The images on these sites are generally from fans, which means that image quality generally not as good as those offered in larger companies, but prices are much cheaper. Small businesses and individuals generally license archival images of micro stock companies.

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