9 Worst Examples of Holiday Stock Photography
Images are a vital piece in any marketing message. Whether in an ad or a blog post, adding a visual aspect to your message greatly increases the likelihood that you’ll be noticed and successfully get your point across. About 90% of information processed by the brain is visual in nature, and by far the top performing social media posts are those that include photos. Yet, as any marketer knows, there is a dark underbelly in the world of stock photography.
Sure, some photos that you stumble across in a service like Shutterstock or iStock will be relevant and impactful. However, many more will be corny, and in some cases, just plain disturbing. Given the time of year, the BlinkJar staff has been writing more than our fair share of holiday-centered blogs and social media posts. Of course, that translates into lots of searches for holiday stock artwork, and in those searches, we have found more than a few really bad images.
We have compiled the worst of the worst of holiday stock photography into this single post for your viewing pleasure. Just take a look at some of the fantastically weird photos available for use in your next holiday ad, and try to imagine how the photographer and models ever decided that this was a good idea! We each have our own idea of which takes the cake as official worst holiday stock photo, but we want to get your opinion as well. Comment below to let us know which of these gets your vote, along with your best caption!
1. Nothing says Christmas quite like Santa and public urnination, amiright?
2. Santa's "Ho, Ho, Ho," Mrs. Claus' maniacal laugh - it all just screams Christmas doesn't it?
3. Is it just me, or does this look like Sam the Eagle hoarding some Andrew Jacksons?
4. I you have have a "candy cane" for more than 4 hours, consult your doctor.
5. Homeless Santa Claus doesn't like your gin.
6.) After all of those years on Tool Time, you'd think Al Borland would know how to hang up Christmas lights.
7. We're begging you, please don't do this with any of your loved ones' gifts.
(As a side note, there are way too many stock photos available involving nudity and Christmas gifts. This was by far the most tame.)
8. Santa goes Command-ho-ho-ho!
9. Miley Cyrus really let herself go...
