Photography

The best of Stocksy 2023 – Staff Picks

We are guaranteed to be inspired every day with the constant flow of creative work from our global artists. This is the best of 2023 as chosen by staff.

Kalenga Nkonge

Evolving the Stocksy Collection: Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Contributor Interview: Kayla Johnson

Kayla Johnson uses analog cameras to document and archive the world as it happens around her. Looking at her photos, it’s easy to see she wears her heart on her sleeve.

Kayla Johnson

Habila Mazawaje

Behind the lens of change: how creative frontiers can influence climate action

Let's challenge ourselves to step out of the comfort zone of predictable imagery and embark on a journey of narrative reinvention for a greener future.

Contributor Interview: Shava Cueva

Shava Cueva takes through their photographic journey as they balance a creative voice between passion and promotion.

Closeup of the texture of a cut green agave with a machete on a sunny day in Oaxaca Mexico

Shava Cueva

Robot Hand Holding An Artificial Intelligence Sphere

Marcos Osorio

Stocksy stands for artistry over generative A.I.

Stocksy stands by our member artists. We do not accept imagery, illustrations, or footage generated by AI platforms.

Contributor Interview: Heng Yu

Heng Yu

Sunny Season’s Greetings

Festive summer holidays down under involve distinct traditions and celebrations, all the while celebrating togetherness, family and leisurely escapes.

A slender, healthy woman holding a huge pavlova cake. The meringue cake is topped with fresh berries, whipped cream and holly leaves. The photo was made at christmas, which is the middle of summer in New Zealand.

Amos Chapple

Contributor Interview: Hélène Cyr

Learn how living a life of many jobs led Hélène to become a celebrated photographer, published photobook author, and champion of nature.

Hélène Cyr

Clique Images

Your 2023 guide to better business stock media

Business concepts are a pillar of stock content that demand continuous refreshing. Learn what the new face of business looks like.

Contributor Interview: Juan Moyano

Juan is an artist who does not shy away from showing the beautiful ugly side of food or tackling wide ranging concepts with his signature visual style.

a person is sitting at a table, set with a maroon velvet tablecloth, next to a salad and a tag with the text Hello, my pronouns are he, his

Juan Moyano

Woman With Phone Near Buildings In Business Suit. She is texting on her mobile phone

Rob and Julia Campbell

How gender inequality in media impacts women

Stereotypical portrayals of women in media directly impact women's lives everyday. From body image to personal safety, the many negative impacts of these portrayals are well know today. Stocksy calls for a deeper representation of real women through media that reflects the real world.

Currents: Beautiful blurs do away with definitions

Dreamlike blurry media trends are setting emotional tones and establishing aesthetics for brands in 2023. See how.