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Burst

Overview

Burst is a collection of photos powered by Shopify. Burst is committed to inclusion, and strives “to create an image library that shows an authentic representation of the world we live in today – on that is diverse and inclusive of underrepresented groups.

Models have the option to self-identify at the time of the photoshoot, giving them control of search terms associated with their images. Burst’s self-identification program ensures accuracy within race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and gender terms. This glossary of terms continues to grow based on feedback from our models.

Burst is committed to growing our image library and collections with inclusiveness and diversity as a top consideration.”[1]

The images provided are licensed under a variety of licenses, including Creative Commons Public Domain (CCO) and nonexecutive licenses.

  • CCO content is free to be adapted & used (copied, reproduced, and modified) without attributing the original author or source, as long as it is done within the Burst Terms of Service.[2]
  • Licensed content can adapted and used for free “for commercial and noncommercial purposes”, as long as it is not offered for sale in any way. Attribution to the original author or source is not required, but is encouraged.1

Please note that for all content including identifiable person(s), we are asked to ensure that we use the content in a way that would not damage that person’s reputation or otherwise embarrass them.1

Collection

You can access the collection here.

Please note: 

When you click on a photo, it will bring you to a new page with a large copy of the image, a resolution selection, the image title and description, the content contributor, and an option to download the image. It will also provide you with the Image License information, particularly whether it is licensed under CC0 or a Burst license.

Quick Reference Guidelines

Click here to view their Terms of Service.

Licenses:

Attribution:

No attribution is needed, though it is encouraged where possible! Please credit the contributor, available in the “Photo by:” section beneath the photo. An attribution template is available below:

Photo by [photographer] on Burst licensed under CC0

Additional Notes:

  • None at this time!

  1. Burst. (n.d.). Burst Inclusion Commitment. Burst. https://www.shopify.com/stock-photos/commitment-inclusion
  2. Shopify Inc. (2021, February 8). Burst terms of service. Burst. https://www.shopify.com/stock-photos/legal/terms

License

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Inclusive Media Collections Copyright © 2024 by Rachel Boorsma is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.