{"id":24146,"date":"2021-11-24T13:59:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T12:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherrydeck.com\/blog\/?p=24146"},"modified":"2022-07-14T14:24:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:15","slug":"stock-photography-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherrydeck.com\/blog\/stock-photography-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Stock Photography Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First impressions are important for brands \u2013 whether on social media or your website. If you are using photos, here are some alternatives to the traditional stock photography. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Images are crucial for advertising, defining your brand’s aesthetic, and more<\/a>. Did you know that even blog posts and articles with images get 94% more views<\/a>? Therefore, the images you use to depict your brand anywhere have to be memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certainly, stock images look professional and are relatively easy to find, but here is the catch: they are not tailored to your brand. Surely you can find generic pictures of “people laughing” or “books on a shelf” or “people driving,” but these will not necessarily represent your brand the right way, or exactly as you wish. Furthermore, you may have to look into copyright<\/a> issues before you use any picture for your marketing purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are some other options. Read on to discover a variety of reliable stock photography alternatives for brands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Vira Simon-Nikulina<\/a> | 2. Francesca Biondani<\/a> | 3. Viktorika Karpovait\u00e9<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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No Photos: Illustrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trust us, using no photos is not the end of the world. In fact, using illustrations that actually depict your brand can do better than using stock photography that is not tailored and is used by many others across several industries. Illustrations can be included on your website or social media and they will look great, especially if custom made!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, back when photography wasn’t around, illustrations were the go-to! So don’t be afraid to try the old-fashioned way and give it a modern touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upwork<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

At Upwork you can hire freelance design and creative experts. Their pool of specialized talent is ready to help you and your brand. Hire an illustrator or animator for what you need and stock photos will be your last resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors and Patterns<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

When building your brand’s website and creating visual content for it, you will need to decide on the elements that define you. While for some minimalistic designs can do the job, for others more color or patterns with bold typography can do wonders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get inspired by some of the most beautiful photographers’ websites here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire a student<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Students in the fields of graphic design, film, and art are always looking to expand their portfolios and gain experience. Create a job description stating what you need and when, and advertise it at your local college. This is a good alternative if you are a small business or your budget is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. @detailedbeautyillustrates<\/a> | 2. @adelia.illustrations<\/a> | 3. @iristrations<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Custom Stock Photography<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The wonder of custom stock is that you can be sure it will be tailored to your brand and contain your own products. You can be involved in the briefing process and be assured your brand is portrayed exactly how you want it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherrydeck<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Cherrydeck is a platform that provides on-brand custom visual content through a global community of creatives. The platform is home to the portfolios of 60,000+ photographers who are skilled to fulfill your content needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Cherrydeck Branded Stock<\/a> you can create a custom photography library with hundreds of images featuring your very own products. It is a time and cost-effective solution for brands of all sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See how it works<\/a> and success stories<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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