Welcome to EditorialPhotos.org — a curated collection of real-world imagery captured to document moments, places, events, and people for editorial use.
What Are Editorial Photos?
Editorial photos are images intended strictly for non-commercial, journalistic, educational, or informative purposes. These photos depict real-life subjects — newsworthy events, public figures, cultural moments, and everyday life — often with little to no post-editing.
They are used to inform, educate, or tell a true story, not to sell or promote a product or brand.
Where Are Editorial Photos Used?
Editorial images are typically used by:
- News websites and magazines
- Blogs and online publications
- Educational articles and textbooks
- Documentaries and essays
- Social media posts with journalistic intent
If you are writing about an event, a location, or a person and need a photo to visually support your story, an editorial image is often the right fit.
Restrictions on Use
Images on this site are not licensed for commercial use. This means you cannot:
- Use them in advertisements or promotional materials
- Place them on product packaging or merchandise
- Use them to imply an endorsement by a person, brand, or location depicted
- Sell or redistribute the images themselves
Even though the images are available for editorial use, proper attribution and context-appropriate usage are strongly encouraged.
Legal & Ethical Use
Many editorial photos may feature:
- People in public settings
- Recognizable buildings, logos, or brands
- Public events or private moments in public spaces
Because of this, no model or property releases are provided, and the responsibility for using an image legally and ethically lies with the end user. Always ensure your use aligns with fair use and editorial guidelines.
Questions?
If you’re unsure whether your use qualifies as editorial, or if you need clarification, please contact us at contact@editorialphotos.org