The internet is chock full of great stock photos, some not-so-great shots, and those utterly ridiculous images that will probably never leave the stock photo stockroom.
Stock photographers strive to provide any kind of image their clients might need to complete a project, using creative concepts and bold imagery to fill visual niches.
Because you never know when a client will need a photo of a sad baby wearing a funny hat, a funky fashion forward girl grinning madly, or an angry old guy with his fist cocked looking for a fight.
The world of stock photography has changed quite a bit since the 1970s, and not just because digital photography has made it easier to create content, but one element of stock imagery will never change- the ever present strange!