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5 Creative Ways To Use Stock Photography To Enhance Your Brand

Blog Tips · July 27, 2020

5 Creative Ways To Use Stock Photography To Enhance Your Brand

When forging your brand, your imagery does play a big part. Finding the right photos to enhance your brand has never been more crucial. People are drawn to visual imagery, cue creative stock photography – a way to elevate your brand.

Let’s face it we are all living the fast pace life, and with so much on our plates. It’s hard to make time to take new photos. Taking photos for the blog, Instagram and other social media platforms it all gets exhausting.

Stock photography not only saves us time but enhances my brand, making it more appealing and professional looking. Not everyone has the creative mindset to keep taking unique photos, not to mention the expensive on camera equipment which can cost a fortune!

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Here are 5 Creative Ways To Use Stock Photography To Enhance Your Brand

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Blog Posts

Alongside a captivating blog post title, the accompanying imagery can draw in a reader. How many times have you clicked on a blog post by seeing the pretty picture that catches your eye as you scroll through social media?

Pinterest Pins

We all know Pinterest is a visual platform. Use stock photos to create “pinnable” posts to accompany your blog posts as a way to share your content. You can create graphics using these images. I use Canva, they have a wide selection of premade templates you can use to fit your brand.

Mailing List

Recently, I have been spending more time building my mailing list, which I have shamefully left on the sidelines. Use stock photography to put together really beautiful mailers to entice your readers to your website. Platforms like Mailchimp is a great starting point and it’s free!

Social Media Covers

It’s important to have a cohesive look across your social media pages. Try sticking to a colour palette for your visitors you recognise your content. A great way of doing that is by using graphics with your beautiful stock images.

Website Header Images

Throughout your website, you will find various pages like your “about me” “contact”. Use the stock photos as banner images making is more visually appealing. I know these pages can be highly neglected, I am guilty of this too!

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Comments

  1. jasminestewart3382 says

    July 27, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    I actually don’t use existing stock photos at all, but this has given me the idea to create my own little bank for when I want to pop up a general post and don’t have time to take photos!

    Jasmine xx

    Reply
    • Candice Sandler says

      July 27, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      They are definitely useful especially when doing general posts!

      Reply
  2. makeupmuddle says

    July 27, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    I’m subscribed to a few paid stock image subscriptions and I love them so much! They’re so handy to have for when you don’t have time to take photos xo

    Makeup Muddle

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    • Candice Sandler says

      July 28, 2020 at 8:11 am

      They are fabulous especially for that reason. Without just having to post a shitty photo.

      Reply
  3. jenniferpickering22gmailcom says

    July 28, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    I use stock photos a lot!

    Jennifer
    Curated by Jennifer

    Reply
    • Candice Sandler says

      July 30, 2020 at 11:44 am

      They honestly can take your brand to the next level!

      Reply
  4. Eileen | yesmissy.com says

    July 29, 2020 at 3:45 am

    This year I started using stock photos to supplement my own photos, and it’s been such a big help! I only wish I started using them sooner!

    Cheers,
    Eileen | yesmissy.com

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    • Candice Sandler says

      July 29, 2020 at 10:33 am

      It makes the world of difference!

      Reply
  5. Alice Anne says

    July 29, 2020 at 11:38 am

    I didn’t think about IG covers! I’ve actually just changed all mine to one block colour – they used to be much fancier! xx

    Reply
    • Candice Sandler says

      July 30, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Haha, there are so many ways to use them.

      Reply
    • Mel says

      August 4, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      I’ve never actually used any stock images before but I think it’s great that they’re available.

      Reply
  6. ofbeautyand says

    August 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    The only time I don’t use my own images is for some sponsored posts – they are very handy then x

    Reply
  7. John Wharff says

    August 4, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Stock images can be a lifesaver at times, especially since working in social media too! X

    Reply
    • Candice Sandler says

      August 4, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      They are!

      Reply
  8. Laura Louise says

    August 5, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Thanks for these tips – I defo need to up my game! x

    Reply
    • Candice Sandler says

      August 5, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      So glad you find it useful.

      Reply

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