We have a couple of blogs that cover the basics and help you get started with your search…
- 7 insider tips to help you find the perfect stock photo
- Want your lunch hour back? Speed up your image searches with these top tips
But if you want to take your search to the next level, here are some of the best advanced search tips around. They’ll be helpful when your search is very specific or if you have a particular style of photography in mind.
Search by photographer name
As well as searching using keywords you can also search using photographer name. If you bought an image before and want a similar look, or you know a photographer whose images you love, then this is a great tool. There are a couple of ways you can see images by a certain photographer.
You can use the advanced search tool at the top of the search results page, or you can click on the photographers name on an image page to see their full collection.
Use the ‘more’ buttonÂ
If you find an image and like the model, styling or production, but need a different angle or setting, try using the ‘more’ button. It’s a tool that lets you see the whole shoot.
Find the ‘more’ button on the search results page and on the image page.
Explore our image categories
If you’re looking for a particular image theme, but don’t know where to start, take a look at our image categories for inspiration. They cover over 50 different themes including wildlife, travel, lifestyle and news – and each of them is handpicked by our expert image researchers.
If you need any help finding the right image for you get in touch with our team.
If you have any search tips you want to share with other image buyers please post them in the comments below.