Stock Photos

photo-direct.net is a global electronic photography marketplace for photographers who want to sell stock photos and their work, and for photo buyers looking to buy stock photos or to hire photographers for specific shooting assignments. It is also a global marketplace for models to reach more potential customers than is possible using traditional methods. There is also a special section dedicated to camera collectors. We enable our members to enjoy instant global reach and exposure. photo-direct.net's comprehensive database structure and sophisticated but user-friendly Search Engine (parametric and text search) are among the most comprehensive in the industry. They ensure that it is very probable that a Photo Buyer will be able to pinpoint the "just right" stock photo or professional resources he is seeking.

As a Photographer, wherever you are in the world, you can now display your profile, portfolio and most salable stock photos for all potential customers to see. You now have a much better chance of selling stock photos or getting commissioned photographic assignments direct from customers, no matter where you or your potential customers are located. We do not charge any commission on your sales, which means you can keep all the money you make per sale. If you have always dreamed of getting an assignment abroad, this may be your best means, thanks to photo-direct.net’s global reach.

Photo-direct.net takes the pain out of selling your work!

If you happened to be a witness of a Breaking News event and have taken some photos that you would like to sell to news media companies around the world, this is the best place to post them to quickly get competing offers for maximum revenue.

Moreover, you can also read Photo Want and Shooting Assignment ads placed by photo buyers, or place your own ads to let potential customers around the world know about your planned travel itinerary and upcoming shooting assignments for a piggybacking opportunity.

Models anywhere in the world can now enjoy increased exposure and instantaneous global presence, and reach potential customers around the world. Models can drastically increase their chances of getting contracts without having to pay any commission to a modeling agency. This translates into more contracts and more money for them. If you have always dreamed of getting an assignment abroad, this may be your best means of realizing it. Models can also read Modeling Contract ads placed by photographers or other potential customers.

Photo Buyers around the world can now easily find the 'just right' stock photos or photographers they seek thanks to our Web-based, sophisticated, most comprehensive in the industry, and user-friendly search engine, which combines parametric and text search capabilities. Photo Buyers now also have a much broader choice to select from. By dealing directly with the photographers, a publisher can lower his usage fees.

Photo Buyers can publish future commissioned photographic assignments and photo requirements in Shooting Assignment and Photo Want ads. Photo Buyers can invite photographers around the world to bid, or invite them to submit some sought-after pictures. photo-direct.net offers a new, much more efficient and more cost-effective way of buying stock photos or hiring professional photographers or models.

Manufacturers, services providers and other types of organizations that deal with the photography business can place ads to promote their products and services. They are what we call Non-Trading members.

Photographers and camera collectors will enjoy using our Collection and Asset Management software that let them keep track of their collectible items (stills, movies, etc.) and daily-use equipment. For traveling photographers, this is a very convenient way of keeping a record of their assets in case of loss or damage, and of having immediate access to information anytime, anywhere.

A Classified Ads section lets our members place ads relating to events, products, and services for sale, rent, trade, or barter, such as: exhibitions, contests, photo workshops or excursions, courses, new store opening, equipment, financial, legal, travel or logistics, etc.

Legal Resource Center is a place where members contribute by submitting samples of legal documents and contracts for others to use. 

Specialized discussion Forums are available for Photographers, Models, Photo Buyers, and Collectors to use for sharing ideas, tips, and to build a community of interests. 

In the coming months, photo-direct.net will secure group discounts and special deals with some suppliers of photographic equipment and services, such as airlines, insurance companies, legal, accounting, etc. These discounts and specials will be posted in the Discounts section.

In summary, photo-direct.net wants to become THE Marketplace of choice and a One-Stop-Shopping place for the Stock Photos and Modeling businesses.

Click HERE to read our Mission Statement or HERE to read our Terms of Use.

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