Images for editorial purposes only
The editorial section provides images reflecting events from social, cultural and political scenes (news-related).
Select 'Editorial, at the keywording phase of the submit process.
Some of the images available at Stockphotomedia may contain recognisable features such as a face/individual/ trademark/building/landmark/logotype/artwork, etc or a combination of these and may still be available for sale, without the relevant property or model release. The use of these images is restricted to editorial purposes and they are marketed with an attachment that clearly states:
“Editorial purposes only”
Images that come under this category may only be used by legitimate and recognized mass media, presumed to be unbiased and intended for wide, anonymous audiences.
"Anonymous" is defined as being easily available to anyone in the coverage area.
The word "Wide" is somewhat vague, but usually refers to a minimum of about 2,000 readers or viewers. The medium may carry advertising.
Generally accepted “Editorial Purposes” include the following:
• Newspaper Articles and Feature Stories directly linked to the use of the images.
• Magazine Articles and Feature Stories directly linked to the use of the images.
• Internet (Online) Articles and Feature Stories directly linked to the use of the images.
• Books on the topic.
• Cropping an image and standard brightness/contrast adjustments are acceptable.
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