Here is a list of over 50 companies that purchase photos, illustrations, concepts, verse or prose for their products.

Greeting Cards, Calendars, Posters and Related Products

 

 

ADVANCED GRAPHICS http://www.advancedgraphics.com

Publishes publishing life-size standups which are cardboard displays of celebrities. Needs photos of celebrities.

 

ART in MORTION http://www.artinmotion.com

Publishes open edition reproductions for the decorative and gallery market.

 

AVANTI PRESS INC. http://www.avantipress.com

Produces photographic greeting cards and related products. Interested in humorous, narrative, colorful, simple, to the point photos of babies, children and animals.

 

BENTLEY PUBLISHING GROUP http://www.bentleypublishinggroup.com

Publishes prints and posters. Interested in figurative, Southwest, architecture, cities, urban, gardening, interiors/decorating, rural and food/drink photography etc.

 

 

BLUE SKY PUBLISHING  http://www.blueskypublishing.net

Publishes greeting cards, calendars, stationery, address books, journals, note pads

Interested in various types of winter scenes, unique and creative Christmas still life images, and scenes that express the warmth and romance of the holidays.

 

 

BON ART/ARTIQUE/ART RESOURCES INT. LTD http://www.fineartpublishers.com

Publishes posters and open edition fine art prints. Purchases photos of landscapes, scenics, wildlife, architecture, cities, gardening, interiors and decorating, rural, adventure, health and fitness, and extreme sports.

 

BOREALIS PRESS  http://www.mainemade.com/

Publishes greeting cards. Uses photos of babies/children/teens, couples, families, parents, senior citizens, adventure, events, hobbies, and humor.

 

BRISTOL GIFT CO. INC. http://bristolgift.net

Utilizes photos on gift items. Interested in religious, nature, and still life.

 

CARDMAKERS   http://www.cardmakers.com

Publishes greeting cards. Purchases nautical scenes for Christmas and everyday card illustrations.

 

CEDCO PUBLISHING CO http://www.cedco.com

Publishes calendars, gift books, and picture books.  Utilizes wildlife, scenics, outdoor, nature, flowers, glamour, babies, specialty subjects.

 

CENTRIC COPORATION http://www.centriccorp.com

Publishes gift products: gifts, t-shirts, clocks, watches, pens, mugs, frames. Needs photos of celebrities, environmental, wildlife, humor

 

COMSTOCK CARDS http://www.comstockcards.com

Publishes greeting cards, invitations, notepads, games, gift wrap. Looking for images of wild, outrageous and shocking adult humor.

 

CONCORD LITHO GROUP http://www.concordlitho.com

Publishes bookmarks, greeting cards, calendars, postcards, posters, framing prints, stationery and gift wrap. Purchases photos of nature, seasonal, domestic animals, dogs and cats, religious, inspirational, florals and sceneries.

 

 

CURRENT, INC.  http://currentcatalog.com/

Publishes bookmarks, calendars, decorations, gifts, giftwrap, greeting cards, ornaments, posters, stationery, computer. Photos of animal humor, b&w and hand-tinted photos of children

 

DELJOU ART GROUP  http://www.deljouartgroup.com/

Publishes wall décor, fine arts for reproduction for the high-end art market.

 

DESIGN DESIGN, INC.  http://www.designdesigninc.com/

Publishes mid-size greeting cards. Looking for humorous subjects.

 

DESIGNER GREETINGS  http://www.designergreetings.com/

Publishes greeting cards. Needs photos of babies/children/teens, couples, multicultural, families, parents, landscapes/scenics, pets, religious, rural, humor, performing arts, travel, technology and computers.

 

 

 

DLM STUDIO http://www.dlmstudio.com

Publishes CD-ROMs, decorations, house wares, posters, wallpaper, murals. Needs photos of architecture, interiors/decorating, and religious subjects.

 

DODO GRAPHICS INC.  http://art-estore.com/

Publishes posters and framing prints. Needs all subjects

 

DYNAMIC GRAPHICS http://www.dgusa.com

Royalty-free art services, stock image content, trade publications and creative services training. Publishes CD-ROMs, clip-art. Interested in holidays and seasonal, retail and model-released people photos.

 

 

FOTOFOLIO, INC. http://www.fotofolio.com

Publishes greeting cards, postcards, postcard books, books, posters, stationery, T-shirts, note cards.  Needs photos of babies/children/teens, celebrities, couples, multicultural, families, parents, senior citizens, cities/urban, pets, automobiles, entertainment, events, humor, performing arts, and travel.

 

 

 

GALLANT GREETING CORP  http://www.gallantgreetings.com/

Publishes greeting cards.  Purchases photos of landscapes/scenics, wildlife, gardening, pets, religious, automobiles, humor, sports, travel, product shots and still life.

 

GANGO EDITIONS http://www.gangoeditions.com

Fine Art Reproductions.

 

GB POSTERS LTD http://www.gbposters.com

Publishes posters. Needs photos of babies/children/teens, celebrities, multicultural, disasters, environmental, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, cities/urban, rural, adventure, automobiles, entertainment, humor, performing arts, sports, and travel.

 

RAYMOND L. GREENBERG ART PUBLISHING http://www.raymondlgreenberg.com

Publishes posters. Needs photos of cute cats, children, florals, romantic couples, religious still life, Americana, wildlife, landscapes and scenics.

 

 

IMPACT http://www.impactphotographics.com

  Publishes calendars, bookmarks, mugs, CD-ROMs, posters, books for the tourist industry.  Needs photos of wildlife, scenics, US travel destinations, national parks, theme parks and animals.

 

INSPIRATIONART & SCRIPTURE http://www.inspirationart.com

Publishes Christian posters.  Needs photos of babies/children/teens, celebrities, couples, multicultural, families, parents, senior citizens, cities/urban, gardening, pets, rural, adventure, events, food/drink, health/fitness, hobbies, humor, performing arts, sports, political, science, technology/computers.

 

INTERCONTINENTAL GREETING http://www.intercontinental-ltd.com

Publishes greeting cards, calendars, postcards, posters, art prints, stationery, gift wrap, decorations, mugs, school supplies, food tins, and playing cards.

 

 

BRUCE McGAW GRAPHICS, INC. http://www.bmcgaw.com

Publishes posters, framing prints, and wall décor. Interested in b&w: still life, floral, figurative, and landscape.

 

 

NEW YORK GRAPHIC SOCIETY PUBLISHING GROUP http://www.nygs.com

Publishes fine art reproductions, prints, and posters.

 

NOBLEWORKS http://www.nobleworksinc.com

Publishes greeting cards. Needs photos of pets, and humor.

 

 

PALM PRESS, INC. http://www.palmpressinc.com

Publishes greeting cards. Needs photos of humor, nostalgia, unusual and interesting b&w and color, Christmas and Valentine, and wildlife.

 

PAPER ADVENTURES http://www.paperadventures.com

Publishes stationery, scrapbook and paper crafting papers

Needs photos of landscapes/scenics, architecture, gardening, adventure, travel

 

PAPER PRODUCTS DESIGN  http://www.paperproductsdesign.com

Publishes napkins, plates. Needs photos of babies/children/teens, architecture, gardening, pets, food/drink, humor, and travel.

 

PORTFOLIO GRAPHICS, INC.   http://www.portfoliographics.com

Publishes posters, fine art prints. Interested in photos with a fine art/decorative look

 

POSTER PORTERS   http://www.posterporters.com

Publishes gifts, mugs, posters, stationery, t-shirts

Needs photos of landscapes/scenics, nature, cities/urban, rural.

 

 

POSTERS INTERNATIONAL http://www.postersinternational.net

Publishes posters. Purchases photos of landscapes/scenics, architecture, cities/urban, rural, hobbies, sports, and travel.

 

 

RECO INTERNATIONAL CORP. http://www.reco.com

Publishes decorations, gifts, house wares, limited edition plates, ornaments

Needs photos of babies, children, teens, multicultural, families, parents, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, cities/urban, interiors/decorating, religious, health and fitness.

 

RECYCLED PAPER GREETINGS, INC. http://www.recycledpapergreetings.com

Publishes greeting cards. Uses photos of babies/children/teens, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, pets, and humor related topics.

 

REIMAN PUBLICATIONS, LLC. http://www.reimanpub.com

Publishes consumer magazines, books, calendars and occasionally posters and cards

Needs photos of families, senior citizens, landscapes/scenics, gardening, rural, travel, agriculture, Amish lifestyle.

 

RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL GROUP http://www.rightsinternational.com

Publishes representing photographers and artists to manufacturers for licensing purposes. Needs photos of celebrities, architecture, entertainment, humor, sports, travel, floral, coastal

 

ROCKSHOTS, INC. http://www.rockshots.com

Publishes greeting cards, gift wrap, calendars

Needs photos of greeting card themes, outrageous, satirical, ironic, humorous photos

(including male and female nudes and semi-nudes)

 

ROSE PUBLISHING, INC. http://www.rose-publishing.com

Publishes visual aids and reference charts for Sunday schools, Christian schools, churches, libraries

Needs photos of major religions and religious groups

 

 

SANTORO GRAPHICS LTD. http://www.santorographics.com

Publishes calendars, games, gifts, giftwrap, greeting cards, mugs, party supplies, posters, stationery. Needs photos of babies, children, teens, couples, parents, and humor.

 

SOLE SOURCE, INC.  http://www.trucks.sole-source.com

Publishes greeting cards. Needs images of veterinary, trucking & construction, human resources, women’s health, real estate.

 

SPENCER GIFTS, INC. http://www.spencergifts.com

Publishes packaging design, full-color art, novelty gifts, brochure design, poster design, logo design, promotional P.O.P.  Needs photos of babies/children/teens, couples, jewelry.

 

NEIL SULIER ART & PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.NeilSulierPhotography.com

Publishes art prints of special events and families.

 

 

SYRACUSE CULTURAL WORKERS http://www.syrculturalworkers.com/

Publishes posters, greeting cards, calendars and t-shirts

Needs photos of social content, reflecting a consciousness of diversity, multiculturalism, community building, social justice, environment, liberation, etc

 

TELDON CALENDARS http://www.teldon.com

Publishes scenic and generic advertising calendars

Needs photos of babies/children/teens, couples, multicultural, families, parents, senior citizens, wildlife, architecture, gardening, interiors/decorating, religious, adventure, automobiles, food/drink, sports, travel, motivational, inspirational, b&w scenic

 

TIDE-MARK PRESS http://www.tidemarkpress.com

Publishes calendars, books, note cards

Needs photos of landscapes/scenics, wildlife, architecture, gardening, interiors/decorating, pets, religious, adventure, automobiles, entertainment, events, food/drink, health/fitness, hobbies, humor, performing arts, sports, travel

 

 

WISCONSIN TRAILS http://www.wistrails.com

[Publishes fine magazines and books of Wisconsin]

Publishes calendars portraying seasonal scenics, some books and activities

Needs photos of nature, landscapes, wildlife and Wisconsin activities

 

ZOLAN FINE ARTS, LLC http://www.zolan.com

Photos used for artist reference in oil paintings

Needs candid, heart-warming, and endearing photos of children with high emotional appeal between the ages of 1-2 capturing the magical moments of early childhood

 

 

 

RESOURCES

Stock Photography: Going Digital  
Everything you need to do to sell your digital--or digitized--images online, today.

How to start your own Photography Home Business

Google is Making People Rich ... a guide to turning your website into an income generating machine

The Profitable Photography Business Guide

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