Where can I buy non-professional looking images/portraites of people?

Oz · 06-01-2009, 02:37 PM

Hi,

Does anybody know where I can buy non-professional looking images of people - the type that you might come across on affiliate blogs/sites?

Websites like istockphoto.com sell very professional looking images and I am after the exact opposite.

Thanks in advance.

LMC · 06-01-2009, 02:39 PM

Run up to someone and snap a photo.

gotteeth · 06-01-2009, 02:39 PM

Give istockphoto a try. I've purchased all my photos from them

Reasonable prices, tons of choices.

Cheers!

JoMo · 06-01-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMC

Run up to someone and snap a photo.

That is hilarious!

xxxskyxxx · 06-01-2009, 03:10 PM

try bigstockphoto com

Steven Carl Kelly · 06-01-2009, 04:01 PM

Folks who are recommending iStockphoto: check the OP... the poster states that's a site that has images which are the OPPOSITE of what they're looking for.

Michelle Brouse · 06-01-2009, 04:17 PM

Hey, try stock.xchng - the leading free stock photography site or www.morguefile.com

Thanks!
Michelle

PamelaR · 06-01-2009, 04:26 PM

I use bigstockphoto as well, they are mixed in with everything else, but I do find them. I usually use non professional looking shots. You can also find them at everystockphoto.com.

CopperCopy · 06-01-2009, 08:35 PM

stock.xchng is what I use for pictures that are not as professional. You'll have a high chance of finding what you're looking for there.

Brad Gosse · 06-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Tough call. You are right all the stock agencies go for pro style.

It's too bad you can't buy pictures from flickr

How many shots do you need? Maybe you could hire it out on craigslist for $5 per image or something

Norma Holt · 10-21-2009, 04:48 PM

I buy my images from Dreamstime.com Not qute sure what you are looking for but you can search their site before buying anything.

bingitbaby · 10-21-2009, 09:36 PM

If you just go to Bing or Google and click images and type in people it will give you all the free images you want, however do be careful that they are not copyrighted pictures. But if you want to be safe you will have to purchase them.

Bill Farnham · 10-21-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Carl Kelly

Folks who are recommending iStockphoto: check the OP... the poster states that's a site that has images which are the OPPOSITE of what they're looking for.

Steven, the OP is mistaken.

OZ, I get a lot of pictures from Istock that are similar to photos that are naturally taken, eg, they look like everyday folks. I can't stand those corporate style poses for my needs.

It may come down to the keywords that you choose when you are looking for photos. Perhaps if you tried different keywords you would be able to search different photos.

Just food for thought...

KJ

whateverpedia · 10-21-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMC

Run up to someone and snap a photo.

Then run away quickly before they kick the living sh|t out of you. Then leave the country when they sue your arse/ass off for unauthorised use of their image.

eholmlund · 10-21-2009, 10:53 PM

I've wondered the same thing. It seems like marketers AND consumers are always complaining about the "stock photo" look. After all, sometime we want things to look genuine, not like a stock photo. But sites like Istockphoto won't accept a photo into their collection unless it looks like a stock photo. I've even thought about starting a non-stock photo site. In fact I registered unstockphoto.com. I just haven't had time to develop it yet.

In the mean time, I've found flickr can be a good source, as long as you're not using it in a product. Just look for photos that are designated as free to use (creative commons or public domain). You can use them on your website, just not in a product for resale unless it's 100% public domain.

Beyond that I do use snapshots that I've taken over the years.

bravo75 · 10-21-2009, 11:15 PM

I'll send you a picture of me and you can deposit $15 into my account

oruehl · 10-23-2009, 10:42 AM

I'll send you a unprofessional and natural looking picture of me for 100$.

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PamelaR Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where can I buy non-professional looking images/portraites of people? I use bigstockphoto as well, they are mixed in with everything else, but I do find them. I usually use non professional looking shots. You can also find them at everystockphoto.com.

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CopperCopy Highly Conductive Writing Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Where can I buy non-professional looking images/portraites of people? stock.xchng is what I use for pictures that are not as professional. You'll have a high chance of finding what you're looking for there.

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eholmlund selling online since 1999 War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 317 Thanks: 29 Thanked 75 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking	Re: Where can I buy non-professional looking images/portraites of people? I've wondered the same thing. It seems like marketers AND consumers are always complaining about the "stock photo" look. After all, sometime we want things to look genuine, not like a stock photo. But sites like Istockphoto won't accept a photo into their collection unless it looks like a stock photo. I've even thought about starting a non-stock photo site. In fact I registered unstockphoto.com. I just haven't had time to develop it yet. In the mean time, I've found flickr can be a good source, as long as you're not using it in a product. Just look for photos that are designated as free to use (creative commons or public domain). You can use them on your website, just not in a product for resale unless it's 100% public domain. Beyond that I do use snapshots that I've taken over the years.
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