As discussed previously, selecting engaging and wallet-friendly stock photos can be quite the task. To save you time and frustration, we’ve complied a gigantic list of helpful sources for your social media, blog, and marketing needs.
To avoid potential issues, let’s define two important aspects that come up when searching for images, “Public Domain” and “Creative Commons.”
Public Domain
These images do not have a copyright and are not owned property. Items published prior to 1923 and modern photos released for public use by the photographer themselves are in the public domain.
Creative Commons License
Sometimes artists and photographers allow others to reuse their work for free, but they get to specify limits. Some images require attribution, some are labeled for noncommercial use only, etc. Flickr provides a really good explanation of this arrangement. Be mindful of labeling and utilize search filters to navigate boundaries.
Free Sources
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/
http://search.creativecommons.org
http://www.stock-image-point.com/
http://pixelperfectdigital.com/
http://www.ancestryimages.com/
http://ookaboo.com/o/pictures/
http://creativecommons.photos/
http://www.goodfreephotos.com/
Reasonably Priced Sources
http://www.veer.com/ (Highly recommended for quality and cost.)
As you can see, a large variety of high quality images are readily available without the big price tag! Happy searching!