Mike Singh asked: When the already obtainable photographs are accredited for definite usage, then they are called Stock photography. These are also known as ’stock photos’, ‘photo archive’ or ‘image banks’ in USA. Outside the United States, the term ‘picture library’ is generally used to refer to these stock photos. Stock photographs generally consist of [...]

Abhishek Agarwal asked: Stock photography refers to photographs taken by groups of people that are licensed and grouped for selling. Every time a need for a photograph arises, instead of taking a new one, people resort to stock photography. People working for magazines, in advertising agencies, and as graphic artists often use public pictures in [...]