STOCK PHOTOS WANTED LIST (updated 6/23/10)
This page is provided for photographers to see what types of images we are seeking for inclusion in the Green Stock Media photo agency. If you are a photographer, illustrator, or graphic artist interested in becoming a contributor please email us with your information and we will email you detailed submission guidelines. In your email it is helpful if you include your location, subjects you shoot, a link to web portfolio if you have one, and your background in photography (brief). This helps us get to know you and your work.
If you are a photo buyer and have reached this page searching for stock photos, please visit our stock photo index to find available images. Contact us if you need search assistance. We'd be happy to help you! We have in-depth knowledge of environmental sustainabilty issues, a significant archive of images not yet available online, and custom photography services. You may also sign-up for monthly stock photo email updates.
GENERAL IMAGE NEEDS
We strive to cover a wide and varied selection of environmental sustainability issues including, but not limited to, energy, transportation, food, water, building, wildlife, nature, oceans, waste, recycling, air quality, climate change, mining, forestry, technology, business, consumers, people, events, justice, and concepts. Images that express problems, solutions, and beauty are all important. We are definitely interested in expanding our coverage of subjects across the United States and throughout the world.
The best way to see what we already have is to review our stock photo index and search our photo archive. This is also a good idea anytime you want to shoot a specific subject. Even if we do have photos on a particular topic, we are looking for additional images that add value in terms of artistic quality, technical quality, orientation, geographic location, and historical significance.
SPECIFIC IMAGE NEEDS
The sections below contain stock photo subject matter, locations, and concepts of particular interest that will help expand our collection and meet client requests. Images are categorized by major subject. This list is by no means exhaustive and will evolve over time. Please contact us if you are unsure if your images fit within our scope.
AIR QUALITY & AIR POLLUTION
carbon dioxide emissions - from power plants, smokestacks, automobiles, other gas powered equipment
smog - poor air quality in industrial, commercial, and residential environments, people wearing face masks
clean air - blue sky, amazing visibility, non-polluting transportation and industry
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Visit our Green Building, Building & Construction Stock Photos Index for more ideas and what we already have.
construction - green and non-green development and remodeling, residential and commercial
completed buildings - examples of sustainable and unsustainable architecture, examples of LEED buildings, single family homes, apartments, condos, offices buildings, highrises/skyscrapers, and other forms of shelter are all applicable
transit oriented development - residential, commercial, retail, and mixed uses next to mass transportation infrastructure (example, condos next to train station)
building materials and installation (green and non-green) - construction workers, construction materials- both high and low embodied energy materials, sustainable and unsustainable sources (stone, wood, steel, brick, concrete, plastics, etc), insulation (walls, window, floors), windows (dual pane, etc), skylights, natural lighting features, roofing materials, energy features (energy efficient and inefficient), water features (water conserving and water wasting, faucets, irrigation), lighting features (efficient and inefficient), landscaping (see below)
change over time - rephotography showing before and after development or redevelopment. Try to photograph from same exact location. Example: strip mall then same location converted to multi-use development.
construction waste management - reuse and recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) materials (onsite and offsite)
HVAC (heaating, ventilation, air conditioning) - conventional and energy efficient, natural ventilation (opening windows), geothermal, solar hot water, solar AC, chilled ceiling/beam systems (radiant heat exchange), district cooling, heat recovery systems
passive solar - building alignment, thermal mass, solar shading, low-emittance windows, radiant barriers
energy efficiency - window and wall insulation, energy efficient appliances, daylight/occupancy sensors for lighting and heating systems
water efficiency - efficient/low flow water fixtures, xeriscaping, drip irrigation, temperature and weather monitoring, water reclamation/reuse, rainwater harvesting/catchments
landscaping - both eco-friendly (xeriscaping, native, drought tolerant, recycled materials, permeable paving, etc.) and resource consumptive (water intensive, chemical intensive, non-porous surfaces, etc.) landscapes
onsite renewable energy generation - solar panels, wind power, biomass, polygeneration (byproduct reuse), geothermal cooling
green roofs - plants and gardens on roofs, commercial and residential
open space plan - protection/incorporation of nature into development plans
tankless water heaters - commercial and residential
green schools - Schools with solar cells, rooftop gardens, water recycling systems, green building construction, etc. Elementary, middle schools, high schools, and colleges are all relevant. See this green college campus article for some ideas.
walkable master plan - reduce vehicle trips on large properties
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)
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BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
green business promotions - certifications, reports, advertising claims, signage
green business leaders - may also be any business people shown in green business context
green business - businesses with green products, services, practices, and/or ethics
green economy - concept shots and related events, workshops, expos, speakers, exhibits
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CITIES, COMMUNITIES & DEVELOPMENT
sustainable communities - parks, community gardens, bike lanes, green schools, design charrettes, local environmental education
transit oriented development (TOD) - housing/offices next to mass transit
green cities - walkable areas, pedestrian friendly downtown, bike accessible, mass transit infrastructure, etc. example: Curitiba, Brazil
mixed-use development (multi-use facilities) - integrated residential and commercial development (example: building with retail stores below and housing above)
urban sprawl - development spreading into undeveloped open space or agricultural areas, development that is not compact/efficient in terms of land use
cityscapes - cities all over the world and how people live in them
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CLIMATE CHANGE & GLOBAL WARMING
carbon dioxide emissions - from power plants, smokestacks, automobiles
glaciers - melting glaciers
sea level rise
severe weather - storms, hurricanes, floods, drought, mega-fires
climate change concepts - melting, drying, warming, changing
food scarcity
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CONSUMER GOODS
shopping - people buying/eating/drinking/consuming, shopping centers, shopping malls, strip malls, grocery stores, convenience stores
boxes and packaging - inefficient/wasteful packaging, recycled content package, bio-packaging
signage - sales promotions and advertising, encouraging consumerism and wasteful spending
green products - smart appliances, eco-friendly products, energy effiecient products, green advertising, greenwashing, recycled content, biodegradable, long-life, durable
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ENERGY & POWER
Visit our Energy & Power Stock Photos Index for more ideas and what we already have.
energy transmission - old transmission line systems and construction of new smart grid efficient systems
tidal power - alternative energy generation from waves, ocean currents, etc.
ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
coal-fired power plants - including strong images of air emissions
geothermal power - geothermal power plants, geothermal cooling
solar thermal power - solar thermal power plants
biofuels/biodiesel
biomass
oil - oil refineries, gas prices, domestic and foreign oil (see Mining & Extraction section for more related info)
carbon sequestration
wind turbines on rooftops - residential and commercial roof energy generation (see example/article). We do have large scale wind turbine images (we will accept photos from different locations and/or that have unique features).
microturbines - emergency generators
oil-shale development, coal mining/mountaintop removal, "clean" coal technologies - past, current, and developing technologies of the fossil fuel industry (oil shale article) (see Mining & Extraction section for more related info)
renewable energy on small farms - homestead and small farm use of renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.) including: solar waterers and gate openers, home-scale or larger wind turbines on rural or farm property.
hydroelectric power - dams, transmission lines, power stations, small and large hyrdro
energy dependence - examples include: foreign oil, oil wars (military/oil connections, oil fields in flames)
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & ETHICS
environmental justice and racism - examples: poor community next to toxic industry or waste site, kids playing in toxic area, people working in hazardous conditions, protests against injustices
environmentalism and religion - churches involved in environmental stewardship activities
animal rights activists
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EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS
people volunteering for green activities - trash removal, habitat restoration, beach cleanups, creek cleanups, tree plantings
environmental events - from Earth Day to natural disasters (great if historic/newsworthy), Earth Hour (lights off, candles lit...)
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - leaders, activities, events, signs of the organization
World Trade Organization (WTO) - leaders, environmental related activities, events, signs
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) - leaders, activities, events, signs of the organization
World Bank - leaders and environmental related activities, events, signs
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FOOD, FARMING & AGRICULTURE
Visit our Featured Alternative Agriculture Stock Photos - Organic Farming, Organic Produce, & Pest Control gallery for more ideas and what we already have.
farms and farm produce/livestock - local/small and large scale/industrial farms, farmers markets, CSAs (community supported agriculture - including food boxes/drop offs, etc.). US and international images. Here's a great resource for finding CSAs, farms, and farmers markets in the US: http://www.localharvest.org.
organic farming - crop-rotation, companion cropping and other organic pest control techniques, inspection to certify crops organic, organic crop signage/displays
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - learn more about IPM
permaculture - sustainable agriculture
greenhouses - do-it-yourself (DIY) greenhouses and large scale commercial greenhouses.
beekeeping - beehives, beekeepers, honey, pollen, pollination, urban beekeeping
farm animals - backyard animals, small farms, and factory farms. Good and bad animal treatment. Organic and growth hormones. Chickens eating bugs, grasshopper or other grubs (a form of pest control).
chemicals in agriculture - pesticides, herbicides, rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone), other animal hormones and treatments
urban farming - all types of agriculture and food gardens in urban environments (real urban farmlands, yard and rooftop food gardens, backyard farm animals).
sugar cane processing plant
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FORESTRY
logging - loggers, clear cutting, logging equipment (chainsaws, feller bunchers, etc.), tree farms, old growth
logging trucks
sustainable forestry practices - selective harvesting, forest certified lumber (FSC), habitat conservation
environmental impact - land and water degradation, habitat loss, restoration
paper mills - pulp mills, wastewater effluent
forestry products - paper, paper cups, plates, bowls, towels, etc., recycled paper
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INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING
manufacturing of goods - local manufacturing, industrial manufacturing
sourcing of materials
resource conservation in industry
chemical use in manufacturing
packaging - efficient and wasteful packaging examples (reusable, biodegradable, recyclable, or disposable)
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LIVING URBAN ENVIRONMENT
landscaping - street trees and plants, native plants
public parks - city parks, walkways, paths, multi-use trails
green roofs - residential and commercial rooftop gardens, green spaces, etc. including green, living walls (vertical gardens)
urban beekeeping
urban forests
urban gardens - food gardens, decorative gardens, green walls (vertical gardens)
urban shorelines
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MINING & EXTRACTION
coal mining
environmental impact - land degradation, animal habitat disturbance/destruction, acid mine drainage, water pollution, toxic leaching, landslides, clearing lands for drilling/pipelines, people and communities impacted by mining industry
surface mining - mountain top removal, open pit mining, strip mining, quarrying
sub-surface mining - tunnels, shafts, boring, drilling
miners - people working in mining industry jobs
mining equipment
materials mined - oil, oil shale, coal, coalbed methane, uranium, copper, gold, silver, diamonds, limestone, lithium (Bolivia), rock salt, etc.
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NATURE
Visit our Nature, Wildlife & Environment Stock Photos Index for more ideas.
endangered and threatened animals and plants - for information on species in the US check out the Endangered Species Program website
people interacting with nature - hiking, backpacking, biking/mountain biking, canoeing/boating, walking, ecotourism, experiencing (touching natural objects/animals, drawing/sketching, birdwatching/using binoculars, taking photos), positive and negative interactions (staying on trail, overused trails, people disturbing plants/wildlife)
state and national birds, flowers, etc. - worldwide
the moon
nature and wildlife protection - conservation, restoration, rehabilitation, species monitoring
native and non-native/invasive species - plants and animals
underwater - oceans and freshwater environments, sea life, coral reefs, fish in streams, etc.
change over time - rephotography showing before and after [ie, forest (photo #1) and then same spot converted to strip mall (photo #2)]. Other rephotography can show the change in seasons at same location.
National Parks - worldwide! landscape, wildlife, tourists (walking, hiking, camping, etc.), special/unique park features, signage, transportation, traffic.
Mono Lake - beauty and environmental issues (we have received some already, view them before submitting - Mono Lake stock photos)
storms and aftermath - snow, rain, hail, lightning, hurricanes, tornados, floods, fires, crashing waves, high seas, swollen rivers and creeks, erosion, mudslides, water damage, property destruction, etc.
wetlands - swamps, marshes, bogs, wetlands getting filled in/developed, rehabilitation of wetlands, wildlife in wetlands
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees - showing their size, scale next to people, close-up of seed in hand, cones, leaves
zoos - zoo entrance/gateway with children/people entering and animals visible, people viewing animals/exhibits, captive animals, positive and negative aspects of zoos
natural science - environmental science concepts, solid/liquid/gas in one image
conservation of open space - protection of natural lands, wildlife corridors
revegetation, reforestation, restoration
native plant nurseries
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PEOPLE
children/seniors/people doing green activities (or "bad"/polluting activities) - people of different ages and ethnic backgrounds engaging in green activities such as enjoying nature, gardening, bicycling, shopping for green consumer goods (or obviously non-green goods), greening their homes (light bulbs, weather stripping,...), planting trees (we have some), cleaning beaches (we have some), etc. Emphasis on images of children and seniors (but all welcome!) and images that look natural/candid/unstaged. Get model releases whenever possible!
concept shots - creative shots of people that express green concepts like recycling, energy efficiency, reuse, conservation, care for the planet, etc.
green jobs - people performing green jobs (examples: green fashion designer, organic farmer, pest control technician, bike mechanic, environmental lawyer, ecotourism guide, etc.), portraits of green workers (well known people and regular people), images that exemplify the task of a particular green job
green people - green business, political, and community leaders, environmental activists
kids eco art - kids drawing and/or their creations showing green themes
See the Events & Organizations section above for additional people related photo subjects.
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TRANSPORTATION
Visit our Transportation Stock Photos Index for more ideas and what we already have.
alternative and mass transportation - walking, biking, bus, light rail, trains, car sharing/carpooling, etc. Here's a specific example in New York City: http://www.bicytaxi.com.
transportation in different parts of the world
multi-subject transit images - person walking past crowded intersection, bicyclist boarding a train, housing next to train station (transit oriented development), walking past gas station, etc.
"complete streets" - walking, biking, buses, cars, trains, pedestrians etc. all sharing space in an urban setting (the more diverse forms of transport in a single image the better, but even two at once is good). Images showing housing and/or shops and businesses are good.
vehicle emissions - carbon dioxide, smoke coming from tailpipes and truck exhausts (also relates to Climate Change and Air Quality sections). Emissions standards.
autos - cars, trucks, SUVs, traffic, auto emissions, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles (and electric vehicle charging stations), gas stations, pumping gas, charging stations, gas prices, alternative fuels (biofuels, hyrdogen, natural gas)
fuel efficiency standards - mile per gallon stickers on new vehicles, emissions ratings stickers
pedestrians - on sidewalks, in crosswalks, on paths and trails, on overpasses/bridges
mass transit: trains, train stations, light rail, buses, bus stops, ferries
bicycles - bike commuters, bike paths, cargo bikes, recreational biking, kids biking, families biking, mountain biking, bike racks
motorcycles/scooters/mopeds - commuting, recreational
planes - commercial airplanes, airports, contrails, small planes, passengers, helicopters
boats - cruise ships, cargo ships, fishing boats, motor boats, sailboats
transportation of cargo - ships, trucks, planes, trains, etc.
construction and repair - roads, bridges, paths, construction workers, construction materials (cement, asphalt, steel)
transportation signage - arrows, lights, warnings, stop signs, pedestrian signs, direction signs, speed signs, carpool lanes
telecommuting - working from home, videoconferencing
other - segways, skateboards, rollerblades, push scooters
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WASTE, RECYCLING & REUSE
recycling facilities
landfills
commercial recycling
residential recycling
e-waste recycling
composting - residential and commercial, worm bins, yard trimmings, food waste, municipal solid waste
reuse - finding new life for all kinds of products and materials (commercial and consumer)
concepts - closed loop recycling, the three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle), wasteful practices
recyclable and disposable products
construction waste management - deconstruction planning, reuse and recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) materials (onsite and offsite)
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WATER RESOURCES
Visit our Water Supply, Water Resources & Water Conservation Stock Photos Index for more ideas and what we already have.
water privatization - water riots and protests, private water treatment plants, companies such as Maynilad, Aguas del Tunari, PAM Jaya, Biwater
water research/testing - testing/researching water quality, water levels, snowpack, etc.
drinking water - water faucets, tap water, reservoirs, people drinking water, wells, bottled water (disposable and reusable bottles)
tankless water heaters
dams - reservoirs, hydroelectric dams, small dams, rephotography (showing high and low water levels over time and seasons)
water conservation - water efficiency, low flow water devices, xeriscaping, drip irrigation
water quality - clean water, polluted water, pollution sources and prevention
water reclamation/reuse - recycled water projects, grey water, residential and commercial rainwater capture systems
water treatment plants - conventional and alternative water treatment technologies (onsite and offsite), greywater, blackwater
stormwater management - Low Impact Development (LID) urban design
watershed management
rain gardens - rainwater runoff capture landscaping
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