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When designing a website, it\u2019s very tempting to turn to a stock photo database: it\u2019s fast, it\u2019s inexpensive, and the selection seems endless. Yet every week, working with our clients, we see just how much a custom-shot professional photo<\/strong> can change the perception of a brand. Let\u2019s take an honest look at both approaches. <\/p>\n

The Image Library: Its Real Advantages<\/h2>\n

Let’s be fair: stock photos have real advantages. They’re immediately available<\/strong>, inexpensive (from \u20ac1 to \u20ac50 per image<\/strong> depending on the license, or a few dozen euros per month for a subscription), and they’re perfect for a blog post or to illustrate an abstract concept. <\/p>\n

Its limitations, which are often underestimated<\/h2>\n

The lack of authenticity<\/h3>\n

By definition, a stock image has already been seen elsewhere. Your visitors can sense this, even subconsciously: those immaculate offices and those overly perfect smiles don’t tell your<\/em> story. <\/p>\n

Lack of brand consistency<\/h3>\n

It’s difficult to build a strong visual identity using images from dozens of different photographers. Yet consistency is the key to a professional brand image<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Legal Risk<\/h3>\n

Licenses are sometimes misunderstood, and improper use (printing, resale, extended use) can be costly.<\/p>\n

Custom Photography: An Investment That Pays Off<\/h2>\n

A dedicated photo shoot costs more up front\u2014generally between \u20ac350 and \u20ac1,500<\/strong> for a corporate photo shoot<\/a> \u2014but the images belong to you and accurately reflect your actual facilities, your actual teams, and your actual products. Over time, they build trust, improve conversion rates, and can be used across all your platforms. <\/p>\n

Our recommendation: a hybrid approach<\/h2>\n

We often recommend a combination: custom photos for everything that represents your company (team, offices, projects), and stock images for supplementary illustrations. This offers the best balance between authenticity and budget. <\/p>\n

Find the look that suits you<\/h2>\n

If you’re still on the fence, let’s talk about it. We’ll help you identify which visuals are truly worth a dedicated photo shoot: contact us<\/a> to discuss it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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