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5 Top Resources to Find Free Photos for Your Website

May 10, 2016 by Tanya Huffman

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Even though it is easy to find images with a Google search, how many of those perfect images for your business or personal project have a copyright? In this article you will learn how to find images to use for you website free of charge.

 

How Do You Find Great Photos?

In order to make your website look attractive, the photos are what grab the attention of your audience. But the problem is how do you legitimately find images that make your website look amazing without spending a lot of money on stock photos or hiring a photographer.

 

Amazing Photos Are Not Always Pricey

You may think that beautiful stock photos always have a high cost, but I have found this just isn't always true if you are willing to put in some time and effort. Taking the time to search through free images can have its rewards when you find that perfect image.

 

Your Search is Over, Here Are Your Top 5 Free Photo Resources

 

    1. Freeimages.com. The membership on this site is free, so sign up and browse over 388,000 photos and images that are searchable in various categories. You can download the free images at no charge. You can also find images in the premium category, but those will cost you a fee per image.

 

    1. Kozzi.com. This is another great resource, free to sign up, and royalty free, however these is a $1 fee per image. This is a minimal cost for over 3 million images available of fairly high quality.

 

    1. Publicdomainarchive.com. This site is unique in the quality of its photos. Even though the amount of images available is small, it is definitely worth browsing to see the high quality images.

 

    1. Gratisography.com. This site has no membership required. It allows you to browse the high quality photos and download without restrictions. New and creative photos are added weekly.

 

    1. Morguefile.com. This site also does not require a membership. All of the images are free, however they do require you to give credit to some of the photographers.

 

 

Do Read All of the Requirements, Don't Assume Anything

As a responsible web designer, make sure to read the rules and requirements before using any photos obtained online. While many sites offer free photos, they usually come with an explanation of exactly what that means. There are various usage rights for any stock image resource, so be sure to understand how the images can be used before making them your own.

 

It Takes Time To Find That Perfect Image

Take a look at the above websites to see what they offer for your next website project. It may take a little longer to find an image on a free stock image website as compared to Shutterstock or some of the other paid websites. But with a little time and effort, you can find the perfect image for your project.

Leave a comment or contact me at Captivating the Web for your web design needs.

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