Stock images as examples in portfolio.

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Hello!
I am an author of some pictures that are selling at stocks (like Shutterstock).
Can I use them in my portfolio as examples of my work?

Thanks! 

[#2]

I believe you can, but unless you have data on # of downloads they may not carry much weight. They generally have low threshold for acceptance. For photographers acceptance on free sites like Pixabay or Unsplash with # of downloads or on a site like Behance with #of hearts has more weight.

[#3]

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@Anastasia Y wrote:

Hello!
I am an author of some pictures that are selling at stocks (like Shutterstock).
Can I use them in my portfolio as examples of my work?

Thanks! 

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Anastasia,

Since you're selling those images (and presumably the rights), it could create problems depending on the usage licenses attached to anything sold on another site.

I suggest you create works specifically for your own portfolio so you don't have to worry about possible copyright issues with the stuff you're selling elsewhere.