Melanated Stock™ — Create. License. Shine.

Authentic Black & Brown visuals—licensed fast, paid fairly, delivered with context.

Melanated Stock is CrownThrive’s culture-first marketplace for premium photography and footage created by melanated Authors—photographers, filmmakers, artists, models, and agencies. Buyers get the visuals they actually need (with rights that are crystal clear). Authors get the respect and revenue their work deserves.

What Melanated Stock Is

• A verified marketplace for photos, footage, presets/LUTs, social templates, e-books & guides, and limited/fine artworks.
• Every listing shows License & Rights defined by the Author (what’s granted or reserved), plus release status (model/property) and editorial-only flags when appropriate.
• Instant delivery for digital purchases. Reservations let buyers book Authors for custom shoots right from the profile.
• Authors can also teach and mentor (CrownThriveU courses, ThrivePeer sessions) and publish Journal pieces that drive discovery and authority.

Why Brands & Buyers Choose Us

• Real representation: culture-accurate imagery with proper lighting for deeper skin tones, respectful coverage of faith/family/community, and honest everyday life.
• Rights made simple: Authors spell out permissions and restrictions up front. Order confirmations and listing copies keep compliance tight.
• Friction-light: fast search, clean checkout via Stripe or PayPal, instant access to files.
• Campaign-ready: reserve an Author, request exclusivity when needed, and coordinate through our Collab Portal for complex projects.

Why Authors Choose Us

• Fair economics: Authors keep 80%; platform keeps 20%. A 5% processing fee applies to payouts/withdrawals.
• Payouts that work: PayPal for withdrawals; optional autopayouts via Stripe Connect (Author-managed).
• Verified trust: KYC is required before listing/payout; W‑9 for U.S. payees (collected by us if you use PayPal; collected in Stripe’s flow if you use Stripe Connect).
• More ways to earn: sell digital products, list limited/fine art, write Journal features, teach on CrownThriveU, mentor via ThrivePeer, and accept reservations for shoots.
• Quality matters: we review for accuracy, releases, and community fit so great work gets used—not questioned.

The CrownThrive Boost (Hybrid Incubator + Interconnected Ecosystem)

Approval here plugs you into a growth engine: cross-promotion via Melanated Voices Platform (MVP) & Melanated TV, culture experiences through Melanin Magic, community networks (FindCliques, NFTCliques, ChainCliques), operational tools (CrownThrive IO, ThriveTools, Kamora360, Go‑Flipbooks), analytics & amplification (CrownLytics, CrownPulse, ThrivePush), monetization (CrownAffiliates, CrownRewards, AdLuxe Network), events & community (ThriveGather, ThriveTickets), education & mentorship (CrownThriveU, ThrivePeer), galleries (The TAME Gallery, The Artful Mane Gallery, Wearable Art), and verticals like Locticians/Locticians TV—plus more as the ecosystem expands.

Thrive Start & Founder Benefits

Startups and emerging teams can apply through CrownThrive.com for Thrive Start—our on-ramp with a one-time ecosystem/incubator discount, Collab Portal access for one-on-one guidance, and coordinated support across the stack. Select projects may receive additional resources or investment. (Contact us to apply; verification required. Discounts do not stack.)

Standards We Live By

• Respect first: no caricature, no exploitation. Sensitive contexts (minors, faith, activism) are clearly labeled editorial-only.
• Releases matter: model/property releases are required for commercial use when people or private property/artwork are recognizable.
• Transparency: Authors handle first-line refunds and support; PayPal/Stripe dispute processes may apply and must be honored; platform escalation is available per our Dispute Policy.
• Responsibility: we maintain CSR and green initiatives across our operations, including sustainability-minded practices and community education (learn more in our Journal).

What You’ll Find (Examples)

Editorial, News & Documentary • Commercial Lifestyle & Business • Beauty, Hair & Grooming • Fashion & Streetwear • Music, Nightlife & Festivals • Food, Hospitality & Markets • Travel & Diaspora Life • Studio Backgrounds & Abstracts • Presets, LUTs & Color Profiles • Social Templates & Brand Mockups • E‑Books & Guides • Limited & Fine Artworks • Digital & Wall Art • Boudoir & Nude Fine Art (policy-compliant)

Built by us, for the culture. Ready when you are.

Call to Action

• Explore the gallery and license what moves your audience.
• Reserve an Author for your next campaign or event.
• Become an Author and turn your craft into a business with CrownThrive behind you.

CrownThrive, LLC — Gretna, Virginia, United States
contact@crownthrive.com