What is stock photography?
When a person or company requires one or more photographs for a commercial or editorial purpose an alternative to hiring a photographer is to license an existing photograph. Existing photographs are held in stock libraries by stock photography agencies. These agencies have searchable catalogues or databases to assist with finding the image and different companies offer different levels of assistance in finding the image to satisfy your need. Proceeds from sales are shared between the photographer and the stock agency. Many professional photographers such as myself derive an important part of their income by shooting images specifically for stock purposes. Also, many photographers will develop a niche according to their abilities and preferences. Although I sell a wide variety of stock imagery, aerial stock photography has become my primary niche.
Aerial Stock Photography
I specialize in low-level aerial stock photography using a remote-controlled camera suspended below a kite. This is known as kite aerial photography or KAP for short.
I am a partner with Latitude Image, a stock photography agency specializing in aerial imagery. Check out the Aerial Stock Photography page for more information.
I am a partner with Latitude Image, a stock photography agency specializing in aerial imagery. Check out the Aerial Stock Photography page for more information.
Other Stock Photography
When not flying a kite, I revert to traditional photography techniques. Many images I shoot are in the realm of stock photography so please check out my website and Getty Images.