I‘m always on the hunt for quality images to use for various web projects. When I need a high-quality image for use as part of a site layout, or to include as a high profile page element, I always buy these images at iStockPhoto.com.
Many of you may be wondering why I’d pay for an image when a simple search in Google Images will display a bazillion results… for free nonetheless.
Well… I’ll tell ya…
Just because an image appears online and in a search result does not give you the right to use it. It is not your intellectual property, therefore action could be taken against you if the image is used on your site without the owners’ consent. All images and photos on iStockPhoto are royalty free, so you can use them on as many projects as you like, without fear of consequence.
The images at iStockPhoto are high quality, and often available in various sizes – for print or web use. Web graphics often won’t cut it for any printed materials, so it’s extremely important to find high quality source graphics for use on posters, flyers, business cards, etc.
I am very particular about the images I’ll utilize on my websites, so I’d much prefer to cut to the chase and buy a high quality graphic — one I know that is royalty free — rather than spend a great deal of time sifting through search engine results trying to find a decent one.
iStockPhoto has a very advanced search feature which enables you to find just the image(s) you’re after within seconds. This makes locating just the right image very easy and painless.
There are a lot of great stock image sites out there, but I prefer iStockPhoto’s image credits system. Many sites require you pay a subscription based fee, but iStockPhoto offers a pay-as-you-go method of payment. To buy any of the images from their site, you need to purchase iStock credits. The credits begin at $1.54 each for 12, but you can buy larger quantities of iStock credits at an increasing discount. For example, if you buy 120 credits, then they’re only $1.46 each.
Images are available for as little as 1 credit, but the average one is going to run you about 7-10 credits, with some going as high as 15 and even 20 (for Exclusive Collection photos). I usually buy in for at least 50 credits at a time, which costs me $75.00.
Update: March 1, 2012 — Sorry folks, but iStockPhoto has contacted me and told me to remove the code from this post. It is an exclusive offer provided by one of their partner sites, so I can no longer feature it on this site; however, you can try SAVE17 to get 17% off your next credit pack.
THANK YOU for that coupon code! Sweet!
You’re very welcome! Glad I can help a few others save some money. ๐
Hi Craig,
Thanks for sharing the promo code! It works and saved me USD20!
Thank-you, just used this code & it is still working, saved me $8:00 : )
Fantastic! I need to grab a few more images pretty soon, so I’m glad to know it’s still working months later. ๐
Just used it and saved 15 bucks. Thanks a lot man!
Saved $$. Thanks!
What’s the code
The code is visible in bolded caps at the bottom of the article.
Awesome — thanks so much!
Code still worked on 20th December 2011.
Cheers
Code works. Thanks for the savings. Will use it for holidays ๐
Thanks so much – I just used the code and it worked perfectly!
Happy New Year!
It still works – just saved me ยฃ4.20 (hey, every penny helps!)
Thx a lot!!!
C
Thank you! Just saved a whopping $200!!!! ๐
Hi,
just to let you know; this code is no longer working. It has EXPIRED.
January 16. 2012
Update again – it worked for me! Saved us $88!!! Thank you! ๐
Yer awesome, thanks, worked on January 16, 2012
still working… thanks!
Worked Jan 18, 2012. Saved $88 bones. Thanks!
Still working on Jan 19, 2012. Saved 20! Thanks!
Woo hoo, it still works mate! Cheers
-$15.10 USD
Coupon still working as of 6 Feb 2012 ๐
Coupon still working as of 15 Feb 2012 ๐
I just used the code today. ๐ However, it only works once – so if you need to go and purchase more, you will need a different code. Thank you very much! ๐
Thanks! Coupon definitely worked!
Thanks! Saved me $15+.
Didn’t work for me today, said it’s been used max number of times!
Worked for me today. Saved me $15.85.
Nope…Maximum number of uses already used. It no longer work ๐
It still works! Thanks!
Still works. ๐
Yes! The coupon still works as of today.
Thank you! Coupon worked great for 120 credits on 2/28/11 – saved $36!
To everyone, you’re welcome! Glad the coupon is still working! ๐
The istockphoto coupon code still works as of March 1st, 2012! Thanks!
Could you re-post the code? : x
can you please repost code?
Hi, could you please email me the code? Thanks
Did you get the code emailed?
Hi,
can you please email me the 20% off code?
Can you email me the 20% off code? Please?
Thanks!
Tracy
If you wouldn’t mind I’d love to get an email with that code. ๐
Is the code available to email?
Can you email me the code? ๐
Can I get that 20% code ?
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Can I get the 20% off code? Please? and Thanks!
Mary
Would you mind emailing me the code? I’d really appreciate it! thanks!
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Any chance you’re emailing that code out? Could really use the savings ๐
Could someone email me this code? Thank you!
Awesome! Still works as of 5.4.2012. Saved a lot of money. For those who can’t find the code, keep looking! Or just use this one (code removed).
can you email me the code?
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can you email code?
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my email is lins_12@hotmail.com
like everyone else – can you e-mail the code? ta
Would love to receive the code too – thanks!!
Me too ๐ Thanks!
oh yes .. and me too .. if you would be so kind!
Would love this code too if anyone would be so kind to e-mail suzanne_pink@hotmail.com
Many thanks in advance.
Hi! Could you please email me the code? Thank you!
Could You please mail me the code? Thank You very much.
This was so nice to share. I can’t tell by the comments, but if you are emailing this to people, would you be able to send it to me as well? thanks!! Very much appreciated!
sorry, thought my email would show in the post. it’s jennifer@hatchlingdesign.com. Thanks again!
Can someone email me the code? Thanks a bunch.
villagedesigns@comcast.net
Please e-mail the code to me. Thanks!
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Thanks a bunch!
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Thank you! ๐
Hi Kim please show me your email address and I’ll send you iStockphoto promo code.
Please email me the coupon. Thx. jcaulley@dsssecure.com
Could I also get the code. Thanks so much!!!
Sorry for late reply. I was busy in my work. Here is the code
Offer: 10% Off on All Order
Code: COUPONREFUNDNEW
Expires: Jul 01, 2012
Tried, but looks like it expired early?
Hi, can u send me the code please, please, please, please…?
My email massimo.castelli(@)gmail.com
Thankssss
Max
Can you please e-mail me the code?
Thank you!!
I would love the code as well…thanks!!!
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Would love the code as well. Looking to purchase immediately. jcaulley@dsssecure.com
If anyone can help me out please send me the code. I am making a project for a non-profit and every bit I can save helps. Thanks so much!
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Please send me the Code -THANK YOU!
Can you send me the code as well? Thanks!
Would very much appreciated getting the coupon code.
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Me too please!!!! Non profit website and I am paying out of pocket for everything. graphicwise@gmail.com ๐ Thanks if advance!
* * * * * I used: 11VE20 and it worked! * * * * *
Thanks for posting Art! Worked for me, too. Saved $15.70!
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Thanks for posting, Art! Saved me heaps!
Could someone email me the code too? Thanks SO much in advance. :):):)
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http://www.istockphoto.com/gmail.php
good tip! 20% off at the link.
Could I get the code too please ๐ This is awesome. Thank you in advance!
Can you email me the code too please! Thank-you so much!!
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actually, i just used the code 11VE20 for the 20% off and it worked!!!
Me too! (25 May 12)
Yup… that code worked for me too! Saved 18 bucks! Yayyy!
Thanks Leanna! 20% off code worked on 6-8-12
The code’s still working – thanks a million!
Awesome, coupon 11VE20 worked for me! June 9 2012
11VE20 – 20% off worked on 11 June 2012!
Thanks!
Ditto, 11VE20 worked for 20% off on June 12, 2012.
11VE20. 20% off. June 19, 2012. Many, many thanks!
11VE20. 20% off on June 20, 2012. Thanks!
USE 11VE20 on any iStockPhoto purchase of $50 or more.
$$$ TIP!! iStockPhoto has packages of credits they sell. Since it’s a min. $50 purchase for the coupon, their next highest package over the $50 mark is 62-credits for $78.50. That was a bit over my budget. BUT! You can combine a 6-credit package ($9.99) and a 26-credit package ($41.50) and the total is $51.49. Apply the coupon and you get outta there for $41.19 for 32 credits, about $1.28 per credit. ๐
Cheers!
THANK YOU!!!!! I just saved $36.00 by using this code. WOOO HOOOOO!!!!!! I’m going to use it until the 300dpi cmyk cows come home!!!! Any idea when this coupon code runs out??
thanks ! worked wonders
Awesome, the code worked for me. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks- saved $38!
Thanks! Saved over$15. today using the code at top of post! Appreciate it! Have a great labor day weekend!
I tried 11EV20 did not work ๐ Anyone have any new codes?
The code is 11VE20. Try it again and see if you have any luck.
Worked for me. Those are two one’s at the beginning of the code. $46, saved. Thanks!
Thank you so much! Save me $186.75
Still working! ๐ thank you for sharing this!
Coupon code worked today. Thanks so much!
Blair, Eric, Melissa & Brenna…you’re most welcome. Glad the coupon is still valid. ๐
1/22/13 Coupon expired
Thank you! You just saved me a 300 bucks!
Awesome find! Thanks!
THANKS!!! You saved me $293. on 1,000 istock credits. That’s real money!
You’re welcome! That is some healthy savings!