*goodstocks

Welcome to *goodstocks, a group dedicated to providing a comprehensive directory of quality stock photography providers. Our mission is to get the "art" back into stock art! A few things we do:



Sorry for the long delay, everyone! It was half-expected and half-unexpected due to a serious revamp going on behind-the-scenes and various holidays popping up all over the place.

Thank you for everyone that was patient and stuck with us over the last few months.

What exactly has been going on here at *goodstocks while it was gathering dust and cobwebs? Simple answer: With the revamp that has been getting tweaked and prodded a system is being designed so that this account won't just be a listing of quality stock anymore. It will still be a listing, of course, but we are hoping to give it more of a Club atmosphere with opportunities for contests, critiques, collaborations and much, much more! A lot more member interaction and more chances for people that don't quite make the list to get better at their craft.

Among the actual account being revamped we're also hoping to give our style (journal, devid, etc) a new look too and we're still waiting on a few things to be sent in to get it all sorted.

Stay tuned for more information. Rest assured, the club hasn't and will not disappear - it was just taking a break while it got a few upgrades

Assist Stock Artists by Reviewing and Rating Stock Photography Accounts
Assist Artists by Providing a Directory of Quality Stock Photograhy Galleries (see below)
Locate Useful Tutorials for Improving Stock Photography



At this time we are unable to accept additional applications for reviews. We are too far behind with the ones currently on the waiting list. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back in the coming week!

If you are interested in having your stock photography account reviewed by our team members, please send us a note with the subject "REVIEW" and you will be added to our waiting list. However, before noting us, please familiarize yourself with how our review process works and what stock galleries are eligible for a review.

If you would like to suggest someone else's terrific stock photography gallery for review and listing, please note us with the details. If the gallery meets our eligibility requirements, we will contact the owner of the gallery for permission to review and list their account!

Our Review Guidelines
FAQs
Our Waiting List


There are currently 62 Stock Photography Gallery Reviews listed alphabetically in our directory:

A
B - C
D
E - F- G
H - I - J - K - L
M - N - O -P - Q
R -S
T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z



RECENT MEMBER'S DAILY DEVIATIONS!



JANUARY'S PICKS

Selected by our featured team member



NEW STOCK THE PAST WEEKS - CHECK THESE OUT

Selected by our club owner/admin



MISS A FEATURE? CHECK OUT OUR ARCHIVES!

August 2006 Feature Archive
September 2006 Feature Archive


Membership in *goodstocks is limited to the team members who have volunteered to review stock photography accounts. Our dedicated team members have undergone a screening process to ensure that we have a broad range of artists with different skills and backgrounds to provide you with an unbiased review of your stock gallery.

Team Member Profiles

Welcome to *goodstocks, a group dedicated to providing a comprehensive directory of quality stock photography providers. Our mission is to get the "art" back into stock art! A few things we do:

Assist Stock Artists by Reviewing and Rating Stock Photography Accounts
Assist Artists by Providing a Directory of Quality Stock Photograhy Galleries (see below)
Locate Useful Tutorials for Improving Stock Photography


If you are interested in having your stock photography account reviewed by our team members, please send us a note with the subject "REVIEW" and you will be added to our waiting list. However, before noting us, please familiarize yourself with how our review process works and what stock galleries are eligible for a review.

If you would like to suggest someone else's terrific stock photography gallery for review and listing, please note us with the details. If the gallery meets our eligibility requirements, we will contact the owner of the gallery for permission to review and list their account!

At this time we are unable to accept additional applications for reviews. We are too far behind with the ones currently on the waiting list. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back next month!

Our Review Guidelines
FAQs
Our Waiting List


There are currently 62 Stock Photography Gallery Reviews listed alphabetically in our directory:

A
B - C
D
E - F- G
H - I - J - K - L
M - N - O -P - Q
R -S
T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z



CONGRATULATIONS ON THE DAILY DEVIATIONS!



SEPTEMBER'S PICKS

Selected by our featured team member, *chasing-butterflies from the stockers of her choice.



NEW STOCK THE PAST WEEKS - CHECK THESE OUT

Selected by our club owner/admin *chasing-butterflies from the stock artists in our directory.



MISS A FEATURE? CHECK OUT OUR ARCHIVES!

August 2006 Feature Archive
September 2006 Feature Archive


Membership in *goodstocks is limited to the team members who have volunteered to review stock photography accounts. Our dedicated team members have undergone a screening process to ensure that we have a broad range of artists with different skills and backgrounds to provide you with an unbiased review of your stock gallery.

Team Member Profiles

FAQ 1 - My preview shows all the stock that I've included in my stock package, so why won't you include the packages in my review?

It isn't whether or not we can see all the stock that is in your packages...we can not give you an accurate review without looking at each individual stock photo in its full size. To do that, we would have to download each and every stock package in your gallery and we just don't have the time, bandwidth or hard drive space to do it.

We do however, review the rest of the stock in your gallery, so it is a good idea to balance your packages by posting a few individual photos from each photo shoot to give us and your visitors an idea of the quality of the stock that you offer.

FAQ 2 - Can I request a review for my own stock gallery or do I have to be invited?

By all means, if your gallery meets our eligibility requirements then feel free to send us a note requesting a review of your gallery! About half the galleries in our directory are people who stopped by and asked us to do a review for them!

FAQ 3 - Can I suggest a stock gallery that I think *goodstocks should list in the directory?

Of course! If the gallery meets our eligibility requirements, then just send us a note and we'll send the stock artist an invitation for a review (we;ll even mention that you suggested them!)

FAQ 4 - I don't think my stock is good enough to be listed here, will you review my gallery anyway?

Yes! Even if you don't think your stock is good enough, or if you are just starting out, send us a note requesting a review. Anyone who doesn't score high enough on their review to be listed here is sent a nice summary of what the *goodstocks team members thought of their stock. We do our very best to provide a constructive critique of each gallery to help you improve your stock!

FAQ 5 - Will you review my 3d stock (created in poser, bryce, vue, daz, etc.) gallery?

At this time, we do not have any team members knowledgeable enough with these programs or experienced enough in using this type of stock in photomanupulations to give an accurate review.

FAQ 6 - Will you review my textures?

Yes and no.

If your textures are photographs and are posted in the stock photo category of your gallery, we include them in your regular stock review. Otherwise we do not.

FAQ 7 - My gallery is more for reference photos for paintings and drawings than photomanipulations. Is there a listing for reference photos?

We use the same criteria for all stock accounts - whether they are intended for reference or for direct use in photo manips.

FAQ 8 - Since I was invited for a review, does that mean that I am guaranteed to get a good review and be listed in your directory?

Unfortunately, just because someone suggests that our team review your gallery - it does not guarantee that you will receive a review high enough to be listed in our gallery. In order to assure that each and every gallery received a fair and unbiased review, we make sure that at least two team members independantly review your gallery. And if one of our team members happens to be the one who suggested your gallery for a review - we make sure that two other team members are the ones to complete your review - so that we can not be accused of playing favorites.