user guide
Search in PhotoTK
Image Prices
Shoppimg Cart Your Collection


Simple search and related images

In photoTK we have a simple search system that works with keywords. The result of your search gives you all the images that have the keyword you selected and also gives you the alternative of finding more images that relate to the keyword you chose to start with.This way you can narrow your search and make sure you find what you need.

For example:
You looked for images with the word desert. The result of the search was 125 images. In the drop down menu of related images, you will find all the categories that relate to those photographs. In this case the categories people, food and plants showed up. If you choose one of these categories your search will narrow to "desert and plants". This way we make sure you find what you need in the shortest time possible.

Advanced Search

We also have an advanced search system that allows you to put together different search criteria keywords, ID numbers or the name of a photographer. You may specify whether your search should match, contain or start with the word you have selected. It also allows you to chose the words "and" & "or" to put together the criteria you have selected. To make your search more specific you can add the exact words and combine them.

Here is an example:

To find this image with used:

Words that match and

Baja California
Keyword contain and women
Keyword match and native
Keyword match and cochimie


Image Prices

The prices in photoTK are highly competitive and have been established along with the actual market.
You can consult our price list which has been divided into Editorial, Advertising and Electronic Publications.
You can also estimate the price of an image if you are in the information window or in your shopping cart. If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to write us at sales@phototk.com, we will be glad to serve you.


Shopping Cart

We have designed a Shopping Cart that is extremely easy and secure for you to use.
In your shopping cart you select the use you are going to give to each image, you also select the way you wish your image to be delivered. Any of these preferences can be changed at any time before you submit your order.
At the time we are working so you can buy via credit card, so at this moment we only accept wired transfers. The bank information will be sent to you via e-mail once you have submit your order.
Once you´ve selected the images you need, you can select to have them delivered via express mail, the charge of the delivery would be added to your shopping cart account.



Your Collection

This section has been designed so you can make your own selection before you have to decide which images to buy. Each image you add to your collection has a link to the criteria of search you used, this is to make a second search easier.
From Your Collection you can consult specific information of each photograph as well as adding it to your Shopping Cart. You can also erase each image independently or delete your whole collection to start a new one.
To gain access to your collection you have to register in photoTK. If you forgot your password or user name, photoTK will send you this information via e-mail.
Your Collection does not have a limit in the number of images or the amount of days.