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Men stock photos and royalty free images

Images of men are among some of the oldest and most famous on Earth. As soon as we learned to paint on stone walls, we began creating images of men. From da Vinci's Vitruvian Man to your favorite cartoon superhero, images of men have captured our curiosity for millennia. You can browse our curated collection of men stock photos and royalty free images simply by scrolling down, where we've gathered some of our favorites.

All about men stock photos and royalty free images

Images of men come in all kinds of varieties for all kinds of projects. Our collection includes business men, black men, white men, Asian men, strong men, old men, happy men, and handsome men — among others. Popular images also feature working men, thinking men, multitasking men — even men's hairstyles and men's faces. Because the generic idea of a man can take many forms, these images are useful for all kinds of design projects, especially those marketing specifically to men or calling for men's attention.

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Questions about men images and pictures


What are popular images with men?

Popular images with men include close-ups of faces, emotions expressed, and images depicting action. It's common to use people's faces in marketing and product design, which is why close-ups of faces are so popular. Emotion is how we communicate using images, so when creating content like social media campaigns or advertisements, when we're trying to move beyond words and communicate visually, we need emotion to let the audience know what we're trying to say. Images depicting action are some of the most visually exciting images of men, and they appear in popular art, advertising, and product design. Action can mean many different things, but generally speaking, it means a freeze frame image of men moving in dramatic ways.


What makes a good photo with a person?

There are a number of elements that go into a good photo with a person. The most important is clarity. While we don't necessarily need to see all the details of the human face, we need to clearly recognize the features of a person so we know what we're looking at. Beyond that, drama (which can take the form of light vs. dark, movement vs. stillness, emptiness vs. presence) is a critical element of a good photo with a person. Images of people in and of themselves aren't necessarily compelling, since we recognize ourselves in these images quite easily. If all we see reflected is the mundane, day-to-day world, the photo won't be that compelling. However, visual drama helps us recognize the most interesting aspects of our lives in the images we're seeing.


How to search for images with people? (crowds vs individuals, groups vs in-action)

Searching for images with people is easy. You can begin by scrolling down to our curated collection below for images of men. However, if you'd like to search for a more specific image, head over to the top of this page, and enter your search terms into the "Search for images" bar. Use keywords like "crowds" or "individuals," "groups" or "in-action." When you get your results, you can use the filters on the left side of the screen to specify the image type, the color scheme, the orientation, and more. If you already have an image in mind, and you'd like to find a similar one, simply click "Search by image," on the right side of the Shutterstock homepage. From there, you can upload your image, and Shutterstock's A.I. will search the library for similar compositions.


Should images with men have model releases?

When you're creating designs that use images of men, it's critical that you have a signed model release granting you permission to use the model's likeness. Likenesses are like copyrights, so you can't simply use someone's image without their permission. This can be a problem if you download an image from the internet or from a free stock image site. You won't have permission to use the likeness, so you could wind up in trouble. The benefit of the Shutterstock library is that we have signed model releases on file for every person whose likeness appears in our library. That means you can download and use these images without fear of infringement.


What makes photos with men interesting and engaging?

Photos with men aren't necessarily interesting or engaging by default. Visuals with men and women are among the most visually recognizable things in the world — they're in every corner of the planet, in every nation. In order to capture our interest, images with men need dramatic elements. That could mean dramatic angles, dramatic expressions, dramatic movements, or even just dramatic environments. If you're trying to send a message with your image, first consider the mood you want to convey, and then decide if you'd like to do that using recognizable emotions in the image, or if you'd like background and design elements to reference this mood. The more dramatic the man in the image is, the more that image will hold our attention — which is something to consider. Do you want your viewer to look only for a moment and then shift to your message, or do you want them to linger on the image you've chosen?

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How to use images with men creatively

Using pictures and images of men for social media Using images of men for social media effectively requires a bit of strategy. There are many different types of men doing many different types of activities that you can choose from. You don't want to just choose an image randomly. First decide what mood your social media post will invoke — this will help you determine if you want a dark image or a light one, a serious image. or a funny one. After you've settled on your mood, think about what the post will say. Try to align the message of the post with the activity in the image. Finally, think about your target audience. Will they respond better to images of old men, young men, happy men, men of a particular ethnicity? Do as much as you can to target your image to the viewers, whom you want to relate to your image in a certain way. Using photos and images of men for marketing campaigns Marketing campaigns are designed to help viewers see what they're missing. If you want to sell someone a blender, you have to help them understand how life without a blender is worse than life with a blender. That means your audience needs to be able to relate to the images you choose. Viewers often react negatively to images that they perceive as threatening or unpleasant, so look for images that are interesting, relatable, and encouraging. Dramatic elements work well as backgrounds, angles, or activities, allowing the men in your images to bear more neutral expressions that appeal to a wider audience. Be as inclusive as you can with the types of men you feature in your marketing campaigns, as audiences are diverse, and they look to see themselves reflected in the goods and services they purchase. Using images of men for websites When using images of men for e-commerce websites, for instance, it's important that the images evoke responses that are favorable to the goods or services for sale. Models can be a great way to showcase your products in action. When people can see other people using a product, it helps them recognize how life would be better if they could enjoy the same product as the model. It helps create the illusion of a newer, better life, which may help your website visitor click "buy." Look for images of men engaged in activities that directly correlate with your products or closely align. By using different images all following these same principles, you can depict an entire lifestyle based on your product — and convince your visitors that they want to be a part of that lifestyle.

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