AD Affiliate | Last month The Best 14 Stock Libraries For Bloggers was one of my viewed posts. As a blogger finding decent stock photos can be a chore, like myself you might be on the lookout for stock that isn’t used very often. I found MOYO Studio Stock around a year ago, and they’ve quickly become on my favourite stock photography stores.
There are so many reasons you might want to use stock images for your blog. Personally, I use stock photography as I never had the time to take photography when I worked two jobs, it saved me a lot of time and made blogging hassle free for me. Why I am privileged enough to have professional cameras I could take photography with for my blog, this might not be the case for everyone. Stock photos allow you to have beautiful images for your blog without spending a penny in some cases. Today we’ll be taking about MOYO Studio which a website that sells stock photography.
Who Are MOYO Studio?
“We’re a husband and wife team who help creative entrepreneurs showcase their work beautifully and authentically with photo mockups and customisable design kits
Think of MOYO as your secret sidekick for your creative business. Let us take away the burden of creating high quality photos and mockups so you can elevate your content, build your brand and start attracting your ideal clients.”
Why You Should Be Using MOYO Studio Stock
MOYO Studio offer a range of stock packages from $19-$49, they also have a range of scene creators. MOYO is a little bit different to a stock library, in that you don’t pay for a membership but the individual photo bundles. So if you liked the images, you can mix and match bundles to fit your aesthetic or just grab the one.
I’ve mentioned this before on the blog but paid for stock has much better SEO value on platforms like Pinterest, so in theory you could buy one bundle and use it for your Pinterest account and it wouldn’t cost you the same as stock library. I think MOYO is a really great way to start using paid for stock images without spending a fortune.
Also I think it’s worth mentioning the image quality is unreal for what you pay for. All of the stock bundles are 3 for 2, so you get 1 bundle free if you purchase 3.
Many of the stock photography bundles (around half) have mockup bundles, so if your blog doubles up as a business then you might really like this. It will help you to create professional mock ups for said business. Which if you struggle with yourself can be a big bonus.
Scene Creators
I mentioned above that MOYO have a wide range of scene creators. You might be thinking what the hell is that, and why would I want to use it for my blog?
A scene creator is a Photoshop file which allows you to create custom scenes. Each file contains a variety of elements which you can move, scale and rotate, as well as customising background colours, shadows and textures so you can create your own unique images. So if you’re looking for something that has professional look, that absolutely no one else has then you can make your own. I’ve actually trialed this too, and I really enjoyed it, although mine need some work.
Check out the scene creators here.
MOYO Studio Stock Photography Recommendations
Not all of MOYO Studio’s stock photos are going to be relevant for all bloggers, but they do have a wide range of stock for different niches or businesses. So I thought I’d share with you all some of my favourites and the ones that I’ve enjoyed using the most.
If you do take a liking to the photos remember they’re on a 3 for 2 deal right now, so I’d snap it up before the deal leaves. (we all love saving some money and getting a good deal)
Health & Wellness Photo Bundle
This bundle was created with wellness entrepreneurs and businesses in mind. Intentionally crafted with a minimalist inspired aesthetic and soft pastel tones to instantly elevate your online presence. MOYO have covered current wellness consumer trends including superfoods, smoothie bowls, granola, turmeric and matcha lattes, coconut, natural beauty and skincare, supplements, avocado toast to name just a few.
This bundle contains 30 hi-res images, 18 landscape and 12 portrait.
Get the Health & Wellness Photo Bundle here
The Slate Collection Photo Bundle
This photo bundle was created with the design conscious entrepreneur in mind. This collection features a cool palette of minimalist white and greys with complementary dark botanical greens. With stylish interiors, lazy bed scenes with crisp linens and luxurious crushed velvet cushions – this collection is ideal for Instagram!
This bundle includes 15 photos and 1 mockup.
Get the Slate Collection Photo Bundle here.
Madeline Photo & Mockup Bundle
Created with designers in mind, this collection features lifestyle inspired scenes and mockup images to showcase the creative process. Display branding guidelines or mood boards in a lifestyle setting with the A4 blank paper mockups, or showcase your latest illustrations or artwork in the photo frame mockups. It also features a variety of iPhone, iPad and MacBook laptop photo mockups to display website designs, as well as minimalist business card mockups. From project concept to completion, show your latest work in a premium design-led setting.
This collection includes 27 Photoshop mockup files for iPhone, iPad, MacBook laptop, A4 paper, photo frames and business cards. These mockup images use Photoshop smart layers, so you can easily customise the images to reflect your brand and business.
Get the Madeline Photo & Mockup Bundle here
Leora Photo & Mockup Bundle
Blush wedding stationery mockups ideal for minimalist wedding suite stationery designs. This set, featuring vintage inspired crystal glassware and floral accents, includes a variety of paper mockups, including those suitable for wedding invites, save the dates, rsvp cards, menus and table place names.
This collection also includes envelope mockups, which you can customise both the colour of the envelope as well as add your own design into the inlay. It also includes an iPhone X mockup, ideal for showcasing announcements or digital invite designs.
Leora is ideal for wedding stationery designers wishing to display their designs on their website, social media or Etsy shop listings.
Get the Leora Photo & Mockup Bundle here
If you’re thinking of dipping your toes into paying for stock, I think MOYO is the best place to start! These images are great for Pinterest, your blog and businesses. Let me know in the comments if you’ve heard of MOYO before.
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thatmamaclub says
Fab post, we use stock images as I just don’t have time for photography! I have a job & 2 children so I need to prioritise what I can. Definitely going to check these guys out! x
Della Driscoll says
Great post! Stock photos are so helpful, especially for content creators – and these look great x
Lovely says
Moyo sounds fabulous! Thanks for the recommendations!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
LTroy says
This is super interesting, we are always on the look out for good stick photography that hits a different edge and is super crops we will certainly check them out. Thanks
Sumedha says
Okay so I actually haven’t heard of scene creators before? It sounds so cool and convenient! It’s awesome that they provide a scene creator. Thanks for sharing!
CristinaR says
Love the idea of the scene creators, such a unique service on top of regular photo library! We usually take our own pictures, but while going back to work it might become more doable with scene creators! Thanks for sharing x
loverosiee says
For my job and my blog, I am always on the look out for new stock libraries, I’ll defo be chekcing this one out
Rosie
Giulia says
This is good to know! I hadn’t thought too much about the photos I use, or how they could affect SEO. Likely I’ll invest in some stock photos sometime in the future. Thanks for sharing.
Antonia says
I personally only used a stock photos a few times since I started blogging and those were the times when I just didn’t have time to take my own photos. MOYO studio sounds like such an amazing place to get stock images from.
Antonia || Sweet Passions
Monique says
MOYO Studio sounds super cool and convenient. I really, really want to invest on my photos, blog theme & aesthetic and all the creative stuff but I don’t have enough money to, so I guess I’ll just start small for now. I will surely be looking into MOYO when I have the chance. Informative! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.lifebeginsattwenty.com
lucymarytaylor says
I love the look and sound Moyo for stock images, I’m going to have to look at their website! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Stephanie says
Oooh, those last two bundles are breathtaking! I don’t use stock photos as often anymore, since I prefer my own photography most of the time, but it’s still nice to have alternate options – especially if I wind up too busy to shoot my own content. Great suggestion here with MOYO!
Lise says
This is such a wonderful resource! I’ve been taking all of my own pictures, but I’m definitely going to look into this for future use. Thanks for sharing x
Fadima Mooneira says
I should check out Moyo Store too. Moyo sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Fritzie says
My hubby and I usually take our own travel photos. But, I do need stock photos if I blog about other topics. I check out MOYO studio’s website and their images are beautiful!
loveemblogger says
The slate bundle looks gorgeous! I’ve never heard of Moyo but I like using stock images, so thank you for sharing. They look really good quality for an affordable price too!
Em x
ellisjamesdesigns says
Never heard of Moyo but thanks for introducing it! Always in need of stock photos so any source is great to know about!
Jenny says
I’ll definitely be keeping these in mind because I love how you can mix and match photos from bundles and just pay each time you purchase a set of images!