What is the best site to purchase and use celebrity photos?

Asked by iLove (2344

) January 5th, 2011

Please do not just Google “celebrity images” and post a link

I am doing a web site for a client who sells fashion sunglasses. Client wants to use photos of celebrities wearing the brands sold in the store, like on this site: link.

I found shutterstock.com which has some decent images, but the monthly subscription is $249 for 25 images per day or $49 per 5 images.

I would like any input from anyone who has had to purchase images for a project like this to direct me to the most cost efficient site which has well-known celebrities for this.

and please confirm, I can’t just use images from Google without licensing rights?

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I would ask the sunglass companies if they can provide.

and please confirm, I can’t just use images from Google without licensing rights?
Correct, copyright problems.

jaytkay (25810

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Getty’s entertainment section is probably your best bet.

cawlin (138

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Thanks @cawlin – but I checked there and I found images to be too expensive. For instance, an image of Brad Pitt in sunglasses for use on one web site for a year was $500. Ridiculous, if you ask me.

Also, I am boycotting Getty because they are trying to extort money from people

I think I will have the client contact the companies to see if this is something they offer.

Thanks

iLove (2344

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@iLove Your entitled to your opinion but personall don’t think $500 to license an image that you otherwise have no other access to ridiculous. Photographers need to make a living too :)

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