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Stock Photography Market, By Product Type (Stock Images and Stock Videos), By License (Royalty Free (RF) and Royalty Managed (RM)), By Source (Macrostock and Microstock), By End User (Marketers, Films & TV Producers, Media & Publishing Companies, Businesses and Individual Creators, and Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East and Africa)

Stock photography refers to the supply of photographs, which are often licensed for specific purposes such as magazine publishing or pamphlet-making. Traditional stock photo agencies have large catalogues that may include press archives and works by notable photographers. More recent trends in microstock photography include "lifestyle" photographs of people "at work and play," food, sports, and fashion. Other stock photo themes may include stereotypes, expressing common emotions and gesticulations, pets, and images related to travel and tourism.

Market Dynamics

Among license segment, popularity of royalty managed (RM) images is fading due to its high cost and complex licensing process. For instance, in late 2019, Getty Images, the largest player offering RM images in the license segment announced that it was going to steadily drop its RM creative collection in 2020 to focus on its RF offering. While there are quite a few small and mid-sized agencies that offer RM images, the growth of the segment is slowing down.

Among source segment, Macrostock is expected to hold the largest market share. Market is moving slowly towards promotional content which is specifically made for the customers and companies, who are focusing to make personalized images for their clients. This trend will drive growth of macrostock agencies.

Key features of the study

  • This report provides in-depth analysis of global stock photography market size (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2021– 2028), considering 2020 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by the leading  market players.
  • It profiles leading players in the global stock photography market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, market capital, key developments, strategies, and future plans.
  • Companies covered as a part of this study include Adobe Stock, Getty Images, Visual China Group (VCG), Shutterstock, 123RF,Agence France Presse (AFP), Agefotostock, Alamy, AP Images, Artlist, Can Stock Photos, Coinaphoto, Death to Stock, Depositphotos, Dissolve, Dreamstime, East News, Envato, Fotosearch, ImagineChina, Masterfile, The Mega Agency, Newscom, Photofolio, Pixta, Pond5, PR Photos, Redux Pictures, Reuters Images, SilverHub Media, Stocksy, SuStock Videotock, Imagesbazaar, Videvo, PEXELS, NHK Video Bank, Nippon News, Motion Array, Storyblocks, WENN, and ZUMA Press.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decisions regarding future product launches, product upgrades, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
  • The global stock photography market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, managed service providers, third-party service providers, distributors, new entrants, and value-added resellers.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global stock photography market.

Market Segmentation

  • By Product (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
    • Images
    • Vectors and illustrations
    • Videos Footage and Motion Pictures
    • Music and Audio
    • Others
  • By Model (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
    • Macrostock /Traditional Stock Photography
    • Midstock Photography
    • Microstock Photography
  • By License Type (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
    • Royalty-Free (RF)
    • Rights-managed (RM)
  • By End User (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
    • Scientific Research
    • Media and Publishing Companies
    • Website Building Companies
    • Marketers
    • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
    • Latin America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Mexico
      • Rest of Latin America
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • U.K.
      • Spain
      • France
      • Italy
      • Russia
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • Australia
      • South Korea
      • ASEAN
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Middle East & Africa
      • GCC Countries
      • Israel
      • South Africa
      • Rest of Middle East
  • Key Players Insights
    • Stock Photo Secrets Shop
    • iStock
    • Shutterstock
    • Getty Images
    • Adobe Stock

Table of Contents

  1. Research Objectives and Assumption
    • Research Objectives
    • Assumptions
    • Abbreviations
  2. Market Purview
    • Report Description
      • Market Definition and Scope
    • Executive Summary
      • Top Market Findings
      • Top Market Opportunities
      • Global Market Snippet
      • Market Snippet, By Product
      • Market Snippet, By Model
      • Market Snippet, By License Type
      • Market Snippet, By End User
      • Market Snippet, By Region
  3. Market Dynamics and Trends Analysis
    • Market Dynamics
      • Drivers - Assessment On Factors Supporting The Market Growth
      • Restraints and Challenges - Assessment On Factors Hindering The Market Growth
      • Market Opportunity Assessment
    • Key Developments/Acquisition and Partnership
    • Trend Analysis - Historic and Future Trend Assessment
    • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • PEST Analysis (Political, Economic, Social and Legal Factors)
    • Global Internet And Smartphone Users
    • Industry Structure and Ecosystem Analysis
    • Pricing Analysis
    • Total Addressable Market
    • Assessment On Global Competitive Environment
    • Print Volume Corresponding to Stock Images, By End User
    • Insights on Stock Content Purchased from Key Platforms and Associated Tools
  4. Global Stock Photography Market, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
    • Introduction
      • Market Share Analysis, 2020 and 2032 (%)
      • Segment Trends
    • Images
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast by Model
        • Macrostock /Traditional Stock Photography
        • Midstock Photography
        • Microstock Photography
      • Market Size and Forecast by License Type
        • Royalty-Free (RF)
        • Rights-managed (RM)
      • Market Size and Forecast by End User
        • Scientific Research
        • Media and Publishing Companies
        • Website Building Companies
        • Marketers
    • Others
      • Market Size and Forecast by Region
        • North America
        • Europe
        • Asia Pacific
        • Latin America
        • Middle East and Africa
    • Vectors and illustrations
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Videos Footage and Motion Pictures
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Music and Audio
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Others
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
  5. Global Stock Photography Market, By Model, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
    • Introduction
      • Market Share Analysis, 2020 and 2032 (%)
      • Segment Trends
    • Macrostock Traditional Stock Photography
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Midstock Photography
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Microstock Photography
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
  6. Global Stock Photography Market, By License Type, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
    • Introduction
      • Market Share Analysis, 2020 and 2032 (%)
      • Segment Trends
    • Royalty-Free (RF)
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Rights-managed (RM)
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
  7. Global Stock Photography Market, By End User, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
    • Introduction
      • Market Share Analysis, 2020 and 2032 (%)
      • Segment Trends
    • Scientific Research
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Media and Publishing Companies
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Website Building Companies
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Marketers
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
    • Others
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, 2020 - 2032, (USD Mn)
  8. Global Stock Photography Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
    • Introduction
      • Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2020 and 2032 (%)
    • North America
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Model, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By License Type, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2020 and 2032 (%)
        • U.S.
        • Canada
    • Europe
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Model, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By License Type, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2020 and 2032 (%)
        • Germany
        • Italy
        • U.K.
        • France
        • Spain
        • Russia
        • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Model, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By License Type, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2020 and 2032 (%)
        • China
        • India
        • Japan
        • Australia and New Zealand
        • South Korea
        • ASEAN
        • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Latin America
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Model, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By License Type, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2020 and 2032 (%)
        • Brazil
        • Mexico
        • Argentina
        • Rest of Latin America
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Introduction
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By Model, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By License Type, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032 (USD Mn)
      • Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2020 and 2032 (%)
        • GCC Countries
        • South Africa
        • Rest of Middle East and Africa
  9. Competitive Positioning of Market Players, 2020 - 2032
    • Company Profiles
      • Stock Photo Secrets Shop
        • Company Overview
        • Offerings
        • Images Volume
        • Subscription Packages and Pricing
        • Financial Performance
        • Recent Developments Updates
        • Strategic Initiatives
      • iStock
      • Shutterstock
      • Getty Images
      • Adobe Stock
  10. Section
    • References
    • Research Methodology
    • About us and Sales Contact
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