Photos are such an important part of almost every creative project, yet somehow it’s still so difficult to find authentic images among the mass of photos on other stock sites. And with the word “stock” used to describe the content, it’s not surprising most of it looks generic and cookie-cutter, when all you’re really after is real photos, of real people, living real lives, taken by real photographers.
So beginning today, we’re setting out on a journey to bring you photos that authentically tell your story, with the launch of Photos on Creative Market. We’re working to build a collection of the most honest, genuine photos from independent photographers with an eye for composition and a passion for their craft, that’ll remind you why a picture really is worth a thousand words.
Red Pomegranate by More Than Cake
Green Snake by McDermott Designs
Painted Ladies, San Francisco, CA by Chuck Pearson Photography
Little Pitbull by Viktor Hanacek
Broken Dreams by inspirationfeed
Extreme Sledding by Hal Gatewood
Surf Board and Blue Skies by Wing’s Art Studio
As a brand new category, we hope our initial collection saves you time looking for the perfect shot to represent your projects. And as our catalog grows, we’ll keep that same commitment to highlighting quality, to make sure it’s easy for you to find beautiful photos that are unique to you and don’t feel like “stock”.
We’ve also simplified the purchase process to get you in and out faster, as all photos on Creative Market are sold at their maximum resolution, at a single price point. So once you find the right photo, you won’t have to worry about picking the right size and hoping it fits within your budget. Just check out and get back to your project right away.
We do things differently because our mission is to do for photographers what we’ve done for so many other creators – to give them a platform to make a living doing what they love: taking beautiful photos all day. That’s why every photo purchased on Creative Market goes to support the photographer who obsessed over the perfect shot, held out for the perfect lighting, or used their years of experience to capture the perfect moment.
Calling All Photographers!
If you’re passionate about taking beautiful, authentic photos, come open a shop on Creative Market to see how we’re different:
- Keep 60% of each sale
You put in the hard work, you deserve more from each sale. - Set your own prices
Keep complete control over your portfolio and pricing. - No exclusivity lock-in
Sell photos with us, on your own site, or anywhere else, without any penalties, reduced commissions or extra fees. - No per-photo review process
Once your shop is approved, you’ll be able to add photos to your shop instantly, without any approval waiting period. - Powerful distribution network
Our fast-growing platform is built around driving exposure for independent artists. Keep producing great work, and we’ll do everything we can to get you the recognition you deserve.
With your help, we can change an industry by focusing on quality over quantity, candid moments over staged scenes, and independent artists over big agencies – one photo at a time.
Download these worksheets and start practicing with simple instructions and tracing exercises.
Download now!
Creative Market cofounder. Jack of all trades, master of none. Designer/developer hybrid in a previous life. Powered by Cheerios and avocados.
View More Posts
23 Comments