Creating an account in Bokeh Photo Stock is absolutely free. There are no charges or maintenance fees. The process to create your account is very simple: you just need to complete the registration form. The following fields are required:
-Sender name
-Last name
-E-Mail address
-Company's address
-Password (at least 8 alphanumeric characters)
-Reminder question and answer

If this information is not completed, then the registration process fails and the account cannot be created. Click here to register and create your account.

To change your account information (name, country, password, email, etc.), first sign in, open your account and then click on 'Edit my profile'. Once the information is updated click the 'Save' button to save the changes.

To change your password, first sign in, open your account and then click on 'Edit my profile'. Once you selected a new password (at least 8 alphanumeric characters) click the 'Save' button to save the changes.

If you cannot remember your password or, for some reason, it is not working, then you need to reset it. In the same screen where you sign in, you will find the option 'Forgot your password?'. After clicking this link, you will have to enter the email address you used to register to the site. Once you entered your email address, you will be prompted with the question you wrote when registering to the site. Write the appropriate answer (that you also provided during the registration process), click the 'Proceed to next step' button and then type in a new password (at least 8 alphanumeric characters). From now on this will be the password associated to your account.

Besides your personal information, from your account you can identify the last images you downloaded, manage your lightboxes and have access to a historic record of all your transactions along with the invoices linked to each of these transactions.

A lightbox is a virtual representation of a tabletop lightbox which allows you to keep collections of your favorite images ready to hand. You can treat an online lightbox like a virtual tearsheet or scrapbook that will let you shuffle images about and choose your favorites.

You can have a maximum of 10 (ten) active lightboxes at any given time.

There is no limit in the number of images a lightbox can contain.

By default, when you register and create your account, a lightbox is also created and defined as your main or default lightbox. If you want to create a new one, you have to sign in first. Once you are connected, you have two options to access your lightboxes: you can either go to your account and then click the 'Manage my lightboxes' button or simply click on the 'Lightboxes' link located in the top menu. This will display a list of your existing lightboxes and also display an option to create a new one. Type in a name for the lightbox, select whether or not this will be your default lightbox and then click the 'Save new lightbox' button. If you already have 10 (ten) lightboxes (the maximum limit), then the option to create new lightboxes will not be displayed.

To manage and edit your lightboxes, you have to sign in first. Once you are connected, you have two options to access your lightboxes: you can either go to your account and then click the 'Manage my lightboxes' button or simply click on the 'Lightboxes' link located in the top menu. In either case, a list containing all your lightboxes will be displayed. From this screen you can view, edit, share, export (to pdf) or delete any of your lightboxes. You can also define which is your main (or default) lightbox and create new ones. You can use the edit option (under 'Actions') to change the name of a lightbox and/or to rearrange the order the images are displayed.

Note that the default or main lightbox cannot be deleted.

To add an image to the shopping cart, simply open the image by clicking on it or on the cart icon (located below the image) and then click on one of the 'buy' links from the 'Available options' section based on the image size you need.

A gallery can be defined as a gathering of images that are grouped based on a common characteristic (e.g.: the gallery 'Animals' will contain any image with an animal in it and the gallery called 'Black and White' will contain only black and white images). A gallery can be thought, basically, as an online photo album. Each gallery is a different category and some galleries may contain more galleries or subcategories inside (e.g.: a gallery about people will contain other galleries as 'Children', 'Women', 'Men', 'Models', etc.).

To add an image to the shopping cart, simply open the image by clicking on it or on the cart icon (located below the image), and then click on one of the 'buy' links from the 'Available options' section based on the image size you need.

To download an image that you bought, you have to sign in, go to your account and then go to the 'Transactions' section (bottom of the page). This section contains the latest purchases you have made and a link view your transaction history. Find the transaction you need to open and then click on 'View details' (under 'Action'). This will display the transaction details including all the images that you bought (in this purchase) and a link to download those images (under 'Download image file'). If you have reached the maximum number of downloads for one of the images, then you will not be able to download it. Also, if the transaction is completed (closed), then you will not be able to download any of the images from that specific transaction.

You can download an image up to 5 (five) times. You have a 6 (six) months period to download the image.

A comp file is a low resolution and smaller copy of an image that can be downloaded for free and used in your draft projects to see how the image would look like. The image is downloaded with a watermark and cannot be used for any purpose other than draft presentations. To obtain more information about use restrictions, please refer to the 'Rights management' section in this page.

A model release is a special permission that a model signs to allow an image (where he/she takes part) to be sold and used for commercial purposes. Not all images need a model release. Only those images where the person can be identified need them. Also, if the image is used for 'Editorial' purposes only (non-commercial), then the image does not need a model release. On the contrary, if the image is used for 'Creative' (commercial) purposes, it is REQUIRED to have a release signed by all the people that appear in the image (one release per person).
Every image in our library informs if it has a model release linked to it or not and whether it can be used for 'Creative' (commercial) or 'Editorial' (non-commercial) purposes. To obtain more information about this topic, please refer to the 'Rights management' section in this page.

A property release is a special permission that needs to be signed when a property (building, house, restaurant, etc.) is the main subject or takes an important part of an image and it is easily recognizable. This permission allows an image (where the property is identifiable) to be sold and used for commercial purposes. Not all images need a property release. Only those images where the property can be identified and is the main subject or it is important to the context of the image. Also, if the image is used for 'Editorial' purposes only (non-commercial), then it does not need a release. On the contrary, if the image is used for 'Creative' (commercial) purposes, it is REQUIRED to have a release signed by the proprietary or person responsible.
Every image in our library informs if it has a release linked to it or not and whether it can be used for 'Creative' (commercial) or 'Editorial' (non-commercial) purposes. To obtain more information about this topic, please refer to the 'Rights management' section in this page.

Bokeh Photo Stock offers you many different sizes. This will depend on the original image size, but it can go from web size to large sizes, big enough to be used in almost any project.

You have 6 (six) months to download an image you bought, counting from the payment date.

Bokeh Photo Stock offers photographic services so, if you need something special or cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us and we will do our best to help you fulfill your needs.

There are two ways to perform a search. The simplest way to do it is by typing one or more keywords in the search box (located at the top right corner of the page) and then clicking the 'Search' button. The second option allows you to perform a more detailed and accurate search. By clicking on the 'Search' link in the top menu, a new screen will be displayed containing various options to perform the search:
-'Enter a keyword search': Type here any relevant word or phrase (like 'tall buildings', 'people smiling', 'running', etc.).
-'With model release': Select this option to search only for images with people in it and that contain a release signed by the model.
-'With property release': Select this option to search only for images with buildings (or any other type of construction) in it and that contain a release signed by the owner or representative.
-'Search for images in galleries': Select a gallery from the list if you want to narrow down the search to a specific gallery.
-'Display results in order': Select here how you would like the images found to be ordered: by the date they were uploaded into the library (newest first), alphabetically by file name or alphabetically by image title.
-'Image orientation': Select whether or not you prefer to search for images by its orientation: landscape only, portrait only, square only or any kind (default option).
-'Find images by color': If you need to find images with a specific color, select this option and then select the color you are looking for from the 'Color palette selection' located below.

Once you performed a search, you can still narrow down the results by performing a new search within the images found. To do this, select the option 'Search within' located inside the 'Search images' section (left of the screen), change one or more of the parameters and then click the 'Search for images' button.

Once you added the images to the cart and you are ready to finish your purchase, you need to close the cart. In order to do this, you need to agree to the images license terms and conditions (where the image uses and limitations are specified) by selecting the checkbox next to the legend 'I accept the terms of the Image License Agreement' and then clicking the 'Proceed to checkout' button. The following screen will present you the list of images you are acquiring, a copy of your invoice and the payment options (they can vary based on your country of residence). Select the option that best suits your needs. When you select the payment method, the cart is closed and cannot be modified. Once the payment is credited (this is automatically done with online payment methods), you can start downloading the images.

There are both online and offline payment options. Based on your country of residence, some of the options may not be available.

Online options:
-PayPal: This is the most convenient and recommended payment method. It is available for all countries and the payment is securely and quickly processed. It only takes a minute and the images are available as soon as the payment is processed (which is almost immediately). Click here to obtain more information about PayPal.

Offline options:
-Bank transfer: This method is only available for Argentina. The information to make the transfer is presented once the payment method is selected and the cart is closed. The images are available for download as soon as the bank confirms the transfer (48/72 hours or more depending on the bank).
-Check: This method is only available for Argentina. The information to write the check is presented once the payment method is selected and the cart is closed. The images are available for download as soon as the check is cleared (48/72 hours or more depending on the bank).

To download an image that you bought, you have to sign in, go to your account and then go to the 'Transactions' section (bottom of the page). This section contains the latest purchases you have made and a link view your transaction history. Find the transaction you need to open and then click on 'View details' (under 'Action'). This will display the transaction details including all the images that you bought (in this purchase) and a link to download those images (under 'Download image file'). If you have reached the maximum number of downloads for one of the images, then you will not be able to download it. Also, if the transaction is completed (closed), then you will not be able to download any of the images from that specific transaction.

To view all your transactions you have to sign in, go to your account and then go to the 'Transactions' section (bottom of the page). This section contains all the purchases you have ever made.

To get a copy of an invoice, you need to sign in, go to your account and then go to the 'Transactions' section (bottom of the page). This section contains the latest purchases you have made and a link view your transaction history. Find the transaction you need to open and then click on 'View details' (under 'Action'). This will display the transaction details including all the images that you bought (in this purchase), a link to download those images and the invoice details. You will also find a link to open a printer friendly version to print the invoice for your records.

As we state in our main page: 'We try to keep it simple'. You do not need to buy credits or go through complicated calculation processes to buy an image. Depending on the image, you will find different size options. Each image size has a different price. Just add the option you need to the cart and that's it. As simple as that.

The answer to this question is: it depends. Even though returning an image could be feasible, it will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Cancelling a transaction implies an administrative cost and, before incurring into this cost, we need to make sure there is a good reason.

All amounts are expressed in US Dollars.

Royalty-free is a type of license that allows to use an image unlimited times in any media defined in the 'Image License Agreement'. You do not need to pay royalties every time the image is used. You paid only once and use it freely (restricted only by the 'Image License Agreement'). Images under this license are usually cheaper than those under 'Rights-managed' license.

'Rights-managed' is a type of license where you need to state the audience and material surrounding the image before purchasing it. As we keep track of every specific use, we can inform you if the image you are interested in is currently being used by other clients for similar projects. Even though images under this type of license are not sold as exclusive (in most cases), there is a lower probability that your intended use of the image will generate a conflict with a license previously granted to another client. 'Rights-managed' images are sold based on the use and not the size. This license is more expensive than 'Royalty-free' license.

When an image is marked as 'Editorial', it means that it cannot be used for commercial use as it does not have a model and/or property release signed allowing this kind of use. 'Editorial' images are often used to show a specific situation (workers strike, a football game, a crowd, etc.) but not trying to sell or promote a product or service. These kind of images can be used in newspapers, news broadcasts and other non-commercial media.

When an image is marked as 'Creative', it means that it can be used for any kind of commercial project as it has the appropriate model and/or property releases signed allowing this kind of use. It can be used for any project as long as complies with the 'Image License Agreement'.

If you buy an image with 'Exclusive Rights' (ER) it means that, from that moment forward, the image cannot be sold to anyone again for the period you bought the license. The use of the image is exclusive for you (except for the clients that had already acquired the image and still have a valid license).

For free images, the license period (time where you can use the image) is 1 (one) year from the moment you download it. In case you purchase the image, you can select the license period once you add it to the shopping cart: 1 (one) year, 2 (two) years or perpetual (counting from the date the image is paid for).

No, the image is sold to a specific person or organization and cannot be transferred, sub-licensed or leased under any circumstances.

Absolutely. You can buy an image for you, your company or on behalf of someone else (like a client) as long as it is used only by one person or organization/company and it is not shared by two or more parties.

The images can be used for any purpose except the following:
-Pornography of any kind.
-Defamatory, or otherwise unlawful or immoral content or in such a manner that it infringes upon any third party's trademark or intellectual property.
-Racist content.
-Ads for tobacco products.
-Ads or promotional materials for adult entertainment clubs or similar venues, or for escort, dating or similar services.
-In connection with political endorsements.
-In advertisements or promotional materials for pharmaceutical or healthcare, herbal or medical products, including, but not limited to dietary supplements, digestive aids, herbal supplements, personal hygiene or birth control products (unless a special permission is given by Bokeh Photo Stock).
-You may not use an image containing the likeness of a person if such use implies that the model engages in any immoral or illegal activity or suffers from a physical or mental infirmity, ailment or condition.

A comp file is a low resolution and smaller copy of an image that can be downloaded for free and used in your draft projects to see how the image would look like. The image is downloaded with a watermark and cannot be used for any purpose other than draft presentations. For more information on image use restrictions, read the previuos question 'What are the image use restrictions?'.

Click here to read the 'Image License Agreement' (Spanish version).

It is only required if you use the image for 'Editorial' projects or if the image was downloaded for free. It is not required for promotional material though it is always appreciated.
The format for displaying copyright information is: © contributor name/Bokeh Photo Stock
This information can be placed on, below or beside the photo or on a reference page.

If you have good images (photographs, 2d or 3d drawings or psd files), you are 18 years of age or older and want to make money, then you are in the right place. In order to become a contributor on Bokeh Photo Stock, you need to create an account, go to the 'Message to our site administrators' section (at the bottom of the page) and select the option 'Create a contributor account'. If you already have an account created, edit your profile, select this same option and then save the changes. We will give you access so you can upload some of your best images (between 10 and 15) at full resolution without watermark. We will evaluate them (within 3 to 5 business days) and let you know the results. At least 5 images need to be approved to keep the access. If less than 5 are approved, you will be able to upload 5 more. If they are accepted and you become a contributor, the approved images will stay in the library. Otherwise, all the images you uploaded will be permanently removed from the server and your access will be changed back as it was originally.

Our customers need any and every kind of image you can imagine, as long as they are high quality images. The subjects more commonly requested are:
-Animals.
-Artistic.
-Backgrounds.
-Business and work related images.
-Families.
-Nature.
-People expressing feelings.
-People in different situations.
-Vectors like images.
-Words expressing feelings or ideas.

Important: Remember that any image showing a face or where a person is recognizable (even if the face is not clearly shown) needs a model release (unless they are 'Editorial' images). If the person is under 18 years of age, the release needs to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The same applies to properties and property releases.

Well, this is a tricky question. It depends on many factors: how good your images are (from a technical stand point), how salable they are (from a content stand point) and how many images you have in the library. The more and better images you provide, the more chances they have to be picked up. So, to answer the question, it can go from just a couple of dollars to a good amount of money.

The sales commission is 50% of the price the image was sold (e.g.: if an image was sold in USD10, you receive USD5). To this amount will be deducted the tax which is appropriate for your country of residence (if applicable).

We pay using PayPal. If PayPal is not available in your country of residence, the payment method used will be bank transfer. All the costs associated to the transfer will be paid by you and they will be automatically deducted from your sales commission.

When you become a contributor, you need to agree to the 'Contributor Terms of Service'. This is basically an agreement between you (the Contributor) and Bokeh Photo Stock. Among other things, this agreement expresses that the images you provide Bokeh Photo Stock belong to you and that you also allow Bokeh Photo Stock to sell your images on your behalf while you keep 100% of the copyright. The agreement is signed on line and you will not be able to upload any images or access your contributor account until you accept the terms and conditions specified in the agreement. At the time you sign, you will have to provide a valid and current proof of identification. You will have to upload a JPEG image (smaller than 1MB) displaying the type of ID (DNI, LE, LC, Passport, Driver's License or any other type of ID based on your country of residence), the ID number, your country of residence and your picture. Please take the time to carefully read the agreement and contact us should you have any questions.

No, it is mandatory to sign the agreement. We cannot sell your images if you do not sign it.

Absolutely. They are your images and you can sell them anywhere you want. The only restriction to this would be if you accept to sell an image as 'Exclusive'. As long as the image is not sold under this condition, you can sell it anywhere else. If the image is sold with 'Exclusive Rights', then you need to remove it immediately from all the places the image is being offered.

If you no longer want to be a contributor, just let us know and we will suspend your account and remove all images from our library. Just take into consideration the following:
-The process of removing the images may take up to a month from the moment you inform us your decision.
-The customers that bought your images while you were a contributor or during the removal process, will still have the license and will be able to use them for as long as they need without any kind of retribution to you besides the sales comission.
-You will not be able to sell an image that was sold with 'Exclusive Rights' even after you stop being a contributor (for as long as the license is valid).

This would be a rare case but, yes, we can suspend your contributor account for (but not limited to) the following reasons:
-You infringe copyright laws.
-You are uploading third party images.
-None of your images comply with our standards and requirements (see 'Image standards and minimum requirements' in this same section).
-You are uploading racist, offensive, pornographic or any other inappropriate content.
-Any other behavior or situation we consider inappropriate.

To be accepted, an image needs to meet these minimum standards and requirements:
-It should be EPS, JPEG or PSD.
-It should be 2500x1600 pixels (4 megapixels) or higher (for JPEG or PSD files).
-It should be smaller than 10MB (for JPEG or PSD files).
-Cannot have any kind of image artifacts (due to extensive compression).
-Cannot have bad or poor lighting.
-Cannot have bad or poor composition.
-Cannot be blurry.
-Needs to have a model release for each recognizable person.
-Needs to have a property release if a property is the main subject or if it plays an important part in the context.
-Cannot display trademarks or logos.
-It should be properly exposed (unless the image is artistic, it does not look good).
-It should be submitted in the original size (it cannot be increased).
-It should come from a digital source (cannot be scanned).
-It cannot contain a watermark.