Shift Buzz Can one woman carry the weight of the whole world's anxiety? If she's this hard-working stock photo subject, then yes.
Music Buzz This oldie but goodie gets the stock photo interpretation it has always deserved.
Politics Buzz “And whether you’re a Tattooed Guitar Player, a Guy Wearing Hard Hat, or an Elderly Couple Sitting At Kitchen Table, there’s no better way to show your support than by making a contribution today.”
Have you ever wondered how mass media and big corporations come to some of the horrible decisions that they do? These are the people to blame.
Culture Buzz Yeah, like you've never made out with your son! Seriously though, why is this a stock photo? (via Reddit)
Photography is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Photography.
Culture Buzz It's summertime and that means for most of us holed up in the office, the closest we'll get to getting sunshine is stepping out for a lunch break. Not to worry, because here are stock photos of people enjoying themselves while computing. They're tranquil, they're happy, and they're getting so much done. You can live vicariously through them. (See also Men Laughing Alone With Fruit Salad)
Culture Buzz A collection of unexplainable, bad stock photos. Huge thanks to Awkward Stock Photos for a bunch of these.
Culture Buzz Another collection of ridiculous stock photos. This time, we take a look at old people and the things that make them smile.
Tech Buzz Better than women laughing alone with salad or men laughing alone with fruit salad, is people getting better acquainted with their computers.
Those of us with jobs in the creative department may recognize one or two of these winners. Some favs in my lightbox below: (via)
Since you always wonder who the perfectly-smiling people are in stock images, Yvonne Georgina Puig shares her story about suddenly becoming a stock image after being photographed by Getty Images for $50. The best part being, that eventually, she started to discover her face appearing in many surprising places.