Summer is just around the corner, and with school breaks and family holidays on the horizon, and our buyers are looking for authentic and timely images of the season from around the world. If you’re planning on heading out for vacation, that’s a perfect opportunity to shoot local, in-demand content for the Stock marketplace.
If you have content that falls into any one of the below categories, we encourage you to upload them today! If you are using Lightroom CC or Bridge CC, you can upload your images directly to the Adobe Stock Contributor Portal,
Summer activities
Individuals and groups engaged in summer activities, such as swimming, sun tanning, surfing, and vacationing. Emphasis on diversity and authentic interactions between subjects. Stock photo veteran Peter Hannert of Cavan Images advises to focus on interactions between people rather than just landscapes, as as these interactions are always unique, and so you have a greater opportunity to capture something truly special.
Seasonal food
Food and beverages typical of summer, Including barbecues, iced beverages and fruits. People interacting with each other in social settings around food.
Bodies of Water
Tranquil and tumultuous depictions of oceans, lakes, seas, and ponds. Families and individuals enjoying the scenery and participating in water sports and activities.
Adrenaline sports
Action-packed water sports, such as paragliding, hang gliding, sailing, swimming, surfing, diving, and jet skiing.
Cabins and lodges
Tranquil homes in rural environments, including tents, camper vans, cabins and lodges. Groups of people and individuals enjoying peace and quiet in these surroundings.
Connected Travel
Technology enabling travel. People using mobile devices to plan trips, check in to hotels and flights, and to stay connected to family and the office from remote parts of the world.
Local Content
Scenes from major North and South American cities including Los Angeles, New York, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. Scenes from major Europeans cities such as London, Paris, Madrid, and more. Scenes from Asian cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul. See the complete list of our cities in our Content Needs PDF. Local content is always in demand!
Remember that if you are shooting recognizable people or landmarks, you will need to obtain a release in order to submit those images and videos. Visit our HelpX page for more information.
If you need a little inspiration, check out our dedicated summer lifestyle gallery and our trip to Tahiti with travel magazine Tiny Atlas Quarterly.
