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Inspiration

Imagery In The Time Of Covid-19

Reflect the times with imagery collections that help build visual campaigns and elevate them with the quality, style, and realness that we all need to see more of these days.

Inspiration

Motherboards:
Why Tech And
Mother’s Day Images Go
Hand in Hand

This year, when thinking about Mother's Day imagery, don’t forget that technology has become one of the central support systems for new mothers worldwide.

Inspiration

4 Spring/Summer Eye Candy Color Palettes

From the vibrant pinks and greens of a watermelon picnic to the light beiges and blues of a breezy beach house, these 4 spring & summer color palettes are timeless wonders.

Inspiration

Shedding a New Light on Easter Stock Photos

Stand out from the pastel crowd with Easter stock photos that add layers of sophistication and intrigue to Easter projects and campaigns.

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Show Me Love:
Visual Portrayals of Modern Romance

Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and candy - it’s also about taking the time to learn how to communicate with people in the love languages they understand best.

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Winter Inspiration in 5 Color Palettes

From the soft pastels of a snow-capped sunset to the classic Christmas colors of evergreens and berries, these 5 winter palettes offer eye candy and guidance for holiday projects of all kinds.

Interview

Vintage Video Memories from Gabi Bucataru

Stocksy's Gabi Bucataru experiments 8mm and 16mm film footage to capture family videos that evoke the spirit of the long days of childhood.

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4 Autumn Color Palettes to The Holidays

Create everything autumn cozy with these 4 fall-inspired color palettes.

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How Memorable Can A Stock Background Photo Be?

Simple but dynamic stock backgrounds can catch attention, promote creativity, and can be the backbone of a memorable campaign

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Fall, Food, and Family: Going Home for Thanksgiving

Regardless of the embarrassment and inevitable inner eye rolls, there is almost always a healthy serving of laughter and love to go around.

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There's More To Fall Than Foliage Photos

Jump into the season with an introspective lens and uncover inspiring autumnal imagery you may not have thought of.

Hot Sets

How BONNINSTUDIO Nailed Narrative Video in “Stage Fright”

BONNINSTUDIO’s Stage Fright shoot is a great example of how stock footage can be shot with the same narrative techniques and qualities as a feature film.

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Cannabis Stock Photos Need An Update - Here’s How To Do It

Weed out the clichéd imagery and start creating contemporary cannabis campaigns.

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Endless Summer: Get Back to The Beach By Going Back In Time

Remember summer as a kid when you knew nothing of social media? When you had no cares, no need for wifi, and nothing but time.

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Skyler Dahan on Shooting Footage With Film

Have you ever wanted to be swept into an ethereal dreamscape of otherworldly fantasy? If the answer is yes, Stocksy photographer and filmmaker Skyler Dahan might be your next escapist muse.

Hot Sets

Featured Footage:
Neo-Noir "Mysterious Lights" by Javier Diez

Javier Diez's neo-noir shoot is a testament to the fact that stock footage can be as cinematic as an arthouse film. See how he did it.

Inspiration

The Parenting Struggle is Real

Once upon a time, there lived a perfect little family with a perfect little life.

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The Bride of Benin City

Julia Forsman travels to Nigeria to capture a friend's wedding, embarking on an emotional adventure beyond her expectations.

Hot Sets

Turkey's Crazy Colorful Architecture by Yener Torun

Photographing buildings all over Turkey, Yener Torun’s vivid geometric idiosyncrasies pop up like color oases amid the surrounding pallor of urban sprawl.