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Stock Photo Overload: The Absurd World of Generic Marketing Imagery
Generic stock photos like the laughing-alone-with-salad woman or the handshake-over-a-desk cliché have trained audiences to tune out marketing visuals entirely. This article breaks down why overused imagery triggers banner blindness, the worst offending clichés to avoid, and practical, budget-friendly alternatives — including where AI-generated imagery helps and where it can backfire.