Images make websites, presentations, projects, and a lot of other things much more appealing. But when you don’t have an image to capture your thoughts, where do you go?

Shutterstock is one of the top names when it comes to being an online resource for stock photos, vectors, videos, and illustrations. They offer high quality royalty-free images at reasonable prices for their registered members.

With over 28 million photos and thousands being added each day, finding what you need from their database won’t be difficult. Joining will make downloading quality images from their website an easier experience.

How to Register to Begin Downloading from Shutterstock

You need to have an active e-mail address, a computer or laptop, and a stable connection to the Internet to make your Shutterstock account. Then, follow these steps to have an account you can use for downloading images:

1. Click this link to get to their homepage: www.shutterstock.com.
2. At the top right corner, click on “Start Downloading”.
3. Pick a plan from their Standard License offers or Enhanced License subscriptions.
4. At the bottom of the page, click the “Continue” button to proceed.
5. You will then have to fill out the form to create your account on the next page.
6. Key in your complete name, mailing address, select your country from the drop down box, enter your e-mail address, username, and password on the respective fields.
7. Choose if you want to receive their newsletter.
8. Make sure to check the box next to “I agree to Shutterstock’s Website Terms and Licensing Terms”
9. Click “Continue.”
10. Check your e-mail inbox for an activation link and begin using your account.

About Shutterstock

Shutterstock began in 2003 and it was founded by Jon Oringer. The website is headquartered in New York City, New York, and it also has offices based in London and San Francisco.

For their registered subscribers, they offer royalty-free images, illustrations, videos, and vector graphics. The website is a kind of two-way market for producers and buyers where photographers, illustrators, designers, and those who would like to purchase creations can interact with each other.

The members are from over 150 countries and their registered users can download through the different subscription packages they offer.

Helpful Links:

• Contact: http://www.shutterstock.com/contactus.mhtml?inquiry=0
• FAQs: http://www.shutterstock.com/faq.mhtml