

Just a few examples of situations where you might want to use stock photos are: There is almost no subject matter that can’t be improved with a good stock photo for illustration.

Stock photos have a wide range of uses, which is why they are not only popular among people who need images, but also between people who want to sell images. However, using a stock photo of scales or a model dressed as a judge who has signed a model release would be permissible. For example, having a picture of Tom Cruise on your law firm’s website would not be allowed because images of Tom Cruise would be Editorial and not legally applicable to commercial use. Indirect commercial use means using an image in a way that implies that the image is associated with your product, service, or brand. There are two types of commercial use: direct and indirect.ĭirect commercial use means using an image for a clearly commercial reason such as in an advertising campaign or as an integral part of a product or services branding. Images that prominently feature people who have not signed a model release.Celebrities (singers, actors, politicians, athletes).As a rule of thumb, images that cannot be used commercially but only editorially are typically images that feature: At Dreamstime, we clearly mark any images that fall into this category as "Editorial Stock Photo" and keep them in a dedicated Editorial Images category so you will never have to wonder whether or not an image can be used commercially or only for editorial use. However, editorial images cannot be used for commercial use. This ensures you can purchase them and use them without worry. We require signed model releases for all images featuring models granting permission for their likenesses to be used in stock photography. Most stock photos you will find on Dreamstime can be used for personal or commercial use, including images with models. Some stock photos can be used for commercial use and some cannot.
