istock_logo iStockphoto is working to become your first and only stop when searching for the next high-quality graphic image or illustration for your next project. iStock features a spectacular library of stock photos, videos, illustrations and vector pictures that will add a touch of class to your latest artistic creation.

Image Library

When selecting the images for use within its library system, iStock looks for high-quality images that can come together to tell a story, share a dream or make a project appear larger than life. Each image that iStock makes available is royalty free, meaning that you are free to use a picture of choice in any way that you desire upon purchasing it from iStock. Favorite image categories in their library include infographics, family, sports and business images. You can also select from the popular emoji images that everyone is using in text messaging communications.

Each week, iStock provides users with free access one item each in the photo, illustration, video and audio clip categories. These free items work in the same manner as the paid items. Once you select an item of interest and download it to your computer, you are free to use the item in any way that you wish. iStock Photo also offers an ‘editor picks’ section that contains photos that editors feel are of interest to the majority of users on the stock photo website.

Artist of the Month

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One of the greatest things about being the creative arts is making a connection with other creative artists. iStock is working to make this happen with its new ‘Signature Artist of the Month’ feature. Each month, there is a new artist that iStock introduces to its community of users. Throughout the month, you learn more about a particular artist while viewing different pieces of their collection. You will hear the story of an artist and see how they got a start in the creative industry.

Learn what their favorite images in their collections are as well as what motivates them to find an image to capture through their photos. Browse their gallery of images to see if something strikes you as a ‘must have’ piece for your current project. After browsing their gallery, you receive one free download of an image that the artist selects to share from the personal gallery. It is a great way to connect with others in the creative industry.

How It Works

iStock offers you access to over eight million images that are not available anywhere else. You receive exclusive access to these images when you become an account user on their website. As an account holder, you will never experience disappointment in the selection that you have in front of you. iStock works tirelessly to provide you and other account holders access to the latest images and video collections centering on trends within the industry. You can be confident that there is no better image out there that would be a better fit for your project or website creation.

When you find an image of interest, iStock allows you to download it and try it on your project before you make a purchase. When the image works, and you wish to buy it, you may do so, receiving the IStockphoto license when the purchase process is complete. Once you have the image on your computer, you are free to use it for company logos, business cards, website headers and any other need you can anticipate having for that photo.

Pricing

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One of the greatest benefits of becoming an iStock account holder is the pricing structure. iStockphoto pricing is affordable for all budget types as you may buy single credits for only $12 or spend $33 for a bundle of three credits. Your price discount continues with each additional group of three credits you purchase.

You may also become a monthly subscriber for $40 per month. That entitles you to up to ten image downloads per month. iStock has recently made it pricing structure more appealing with the introduction of a flexible pricing system. Under this new system, you may rollover any credits from the previous month that you were unable to use. It is currently available for account users who take part in the automatic renewal pricing feature each month.

iStock makes accounts payments as easy as possible so you can get back to the business of creativity sooner. You can make account payments using PayPal, US money order or personal checks or with a major credit card.

iStock is working hard to give you and other creative individuals everything that is necessary to spark inspiration on your next project or design creation. You will not find a higher quality of royalty free stock images anywhere else online at such affordable prices. iStock photo is the place to go when you are looking for a creative way to capture a moment.