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Thanks to talented and generous photographers, there are thousands of stunning original photos in the public domain
free to use without attribution for personal, editorial or commercial purposes
However, there are still a couple of restrictions to bear in mind
UnsplashStunning pictures from professional and semi-professional photographersUnsplash is a well curated collection of beautiful photos
donated by skilled photographers, and has been used to create some incredible work
like Light and Shadow, Street Life, and Into the Wild
You can create your own collections after signing up for an account
The picture featured here is by Carl Flor.Unsplash2
not only photos, but also illustrations, vector graphics, and even a handful of videos
than online ones) and complete a Captcha to download the file
You can cut out the Captcha by signing up for a free account.The vast majority of pictures on Pixabay are safe for work, but to avoid
anything explicit appearing in search results, make sure you check the Enable SafeSearch box before browsing.Pixabay3
and he adds new pictures every week
his work, but he appreciates it if you do.Gratisography4
out the best shots to populate its searchable collection of public domain images
You can search for something specific, or browse by themes including pastimes, emotions, and locations.Pexels is a particularly good choice
for web or app designers, with an excellent set of device images that are ideal for displaying interface mockups
A couple of images stray close to stock photo cheesiness (ideas that are tricky to illustrate spelled out with scrabble tiles, for example),
but the vast majority are creative and original.Pexels has a category dedicated to space photography, which looks amazing, but bear in mind
PikWizardAn excellent resource if you need natural-looking photos of peoplePikWizard offer thousands of free stock photos across a broad
Nothing cheesy here.The selection of urban photography is impressive, too
If you need a stunning cityscape, PikWizard is a great place to look.If you want to get creative without leaving your browser, PikWizard
provides links to an online photo editor
Most of the tools and templates here are premium designs, but none cost more than a couple of dollars.Photos on PikWizard are offered under
two licenses: Free and CC0
A CC0 license means the photographer has waived their copyright, but a Free license means they retain the copyright, but have given
permission for their work to be used without payment
The full license explains in more detail
It's not necessary to credit the photographer, but it's appreciated if possible.PikWizard6
of the photography features British scenes
property and the London skyline before using these.Negative SpaceWhat makes great stock photographyFor print work, resolution is key
Standard photo prints require a resolution of at least 640 x 480 pixels, but your printer and designer might well want something higher
The photos need to be as sharp as possible, with no artefacts or noise visible when zoomed in
Avoid shots that are even slightly out of focus.Creativity is also very important
Stock photography has a poor reputation because so much of it (even on premium sites) relies on cliches and awkward metaphors to convey
tricky concepts, but experienced photographers tend to have an eye for interesting details and scenes that might convey a message in a more
subtle or imaginative way.Ultimately it's up to you to decide which picture is most appropriate for the context, but some sites (such as
Unsplash) let users tag images themselves, which can make it easier to find something that fits the message you want to
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