IStockPhoto.com

- Launched: 2000 http://www.istockphoto.com/press_release...
- Founder(s): Bruce Livingstone http://www.crunchbase.com/company/istock...
- Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta, Canada http://www.istockphoto.com/press_release...
- Funding: None http://www.crunchbase.com/company/istock...
- Users: 2 million unique visitors per month http://www.crunchbase.com/company/istock...
- CEO: Bruce Livingstone http://www.crunchbase.com/company/istock...
- Acquired by Getty Images in 2006 http://www.crunchbase.com/company/istock...

IStockPhoto.com is an online marketplace for images and videos. The site has a micropayment business model. IStockPhoto.com claims to be "one of the most successful and profitable user-generated sites in the world."http://photography.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=784347 Anyone can apply to become an contributing photographer.
History

IStockPhoto.com was founded in 2000 by Bruce Livingstone. The company did not receive any outside funding before it was acquired in 2006 by Getty Images. IStockPhoto.com has 2 million unique visitor per month. As of July of 2009, IStockPhoto had more than five million files.
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Community and Culture

IStockPhoto.com is a community where users can buy and submit images. Users can buy "credits" to purchase images. Credits cost between $0.95 and $1.50. Contributing photographers can upload images and videos and then add their choice of titles and keywords. IStockPhoto.com is an part of Getty Images.

IStockPhoto.com Videos Powered by YouTube
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IStockPhoto.com News
- Sleigh Bells Ring For Senate On Health Bill
  
  (istockphoto.com) This is no small compromise. For days, Republicans who think the bill is the first step towards socialism or worse have said they would ... (December 22, 2009)
  NPR (blog)
- What To Expect In First 6 Months Of Overhaul
  
  (iStockPhoto.com) But a handful of new rules and benefits kick in much earlier -- six months after enactment. Here's what you can expect sooner rather than ... (December 22, 2009)
  NPR (blog)
- Your Kid's Brain On Santa Claus
  
  (iStockphoto.com) So if you're still with us, we assume you already know that Santa isn't real. But how and when did you figure that out? ... (December 22, 2009)
  NPR (blog)
- Heating Oil Price Trend for December 18: -1¢
  
  (image: istockphoto.com) A strong dollar caused the prices of crude and heating oil to dip slightly on Thursday, but oil managed to hold on to most of the ... (December 18, 2009)
  HeatingOil.com (blog)
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IStockPhoto.com Images Powered by Flickr and Google
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IStockPhoto.com Links Powered by Google
- Employment Opportunities | iStockphoto.com
  
  Royalty Free Stock photography and photos for printing brochures, advertising, annual reports, and electronic use on websites and presentations.
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- Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos ...
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- iStockphoto.com
  
  Search our royalty free stock images and photos or browse a giant selection of stock photography. Purchase royalty free stock photos at iStockphoto.com.
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- Techniczna Wiki | iStockphoto.com
  jezykpolski.istockphoto.com
- Foros - Los torneos de iStock | iStockphoto.com
  espanol.istockphoto.com
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IStockPhoto.com Products and Merchandise
- Sell Your Photos on IStockphoto.com - $7.95
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IStockPhoto.com Blogs
- 5 Mac Apps to Boost Your Productivity
  
  From Christina Warren: More and more individuals are making the switch from PC to Mac. Even in the business world, more employees are requesting the option to work on a Mac, and plenty of businesses are full-Mac shops. ... (December 18, 2009)
  openforum.com
- Design an Ecommerce Website in Photoshop
  
  Today we are going to design the homepage layout for an ecommerce site in Photoshop. Our sample site will be an electronics shop, and since we are in the holiday season, our site will include some special promotions, which is typical of ... (December 15, 2009)
  designm.ag
- PhotoshopUser TV Episode 213 (December 14, 2009)
  
  Trans-Siberian Episode. Dave shares a collection of his favorite keyboard shortcuts. Scott has aa couple of tips for using Lightroom. Matt's tutorial is about adding design elements to those holiday greeting cards. ... (December 15, 2009)
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- 5 New Year's Resolutions for SMBs
  
  From Jennifer Van Grove: At this time every year we find ourselves contemplating our shortcomings and using the New Year as an excuse to change our ways and better our lives. Why not also use this time of year wisely and make ... (December 14, 2009)
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