The basics Shutterstock
What is it?Picture agency which is strong on creative and stock images and moved into news/editorial in 2015
How does it work for photographers?Licences images from the likes of BAFTA, ITV and AP. Employs staff photographers. Gives freelance contributors a revenue split
How many customers does it have?Nearly 2m
How much content?350m images and 20m video clips. Also offers music.
What does it cost?Prices very but a typical subscription of around £5,000 or $6,000 a year might buy 750 picture downloads a month for a range of publications
ProsEasy user interface and flexible plans mean one licence can cover a wide range of titles. It's very good value compared to other agencies.
ConsIf you need lots of current affairs images you are likely going to need an additional subscription with someone like Gety, PA or Reuters