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Where do you get your web images?

by Jaspry
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Every intriguing website requires the use of graphics and images. Stock photography agencies offer high quality pictures for low costs.

However, if you are working on a large amount of projects and require larger amounts of graphics and images, the price would add up quickly using even the smallest versions of stock photos.

So, with that said, where do you download your graphics? Stock agencies or for free somewhere else? I am asking this because my budget is extremely low, but I don't want a text-only website!

Thanks!
#free #images #stock #web
  • Profile picture of the author Rembo
    I like stock.xchng (www . scx . hu) and I use Google search for pictures a lot.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jaspry
      Originally Posted by HypeFree View Post

      We have been buying them from Fotolia

      Welcome to the forums!

      Has Fotolia been working well for you?
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    • Profile picture of the author Jaspry
      Originally Posted by Rembo View Post

      I like stock.xchng (www . scx . hu) and I use Google search for pictures a lot.
      I use Google Image Search as well, but I am wary that some of these images might be copyrighted and that I'd get in trouble. It hasn't been the case yet, but there's always a possibility...!
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by Jaspry View Post

        I use Google Image Search as well, but I am wary that some of these images might be copyrighted and that I'd get in trouble. It hasn't been the case yet, but there's always a possibility...!
        Unless you're using search parameters to find public domain images, nearly all the images you get from Google Image search will be copyrighted. Even when searching for public domain images with Google Search, you'll still get many that are copyrighted.

        Once an original image is published in any medium, including on the internet, it is copyright protected whether a copyright notice is present or not. It's only public domain if the copyright owner specifically places it in the public domain.

        Try Wikimedia Foundation for images of all kinds that are in the public domain or have very liberal, and always free, usage policies.
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  • Profile picture of the author Power and Wealth
    istockphoto.com is great if you're interested in legally purchasing images. They've got the biggest selection I've found.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bill_Z
    Here's a few

    4 Free Photos - Public domain images.
    morgueFile free photos for creatives by creatives
    5000 Free Stock Photos
    Royalty Free Icons & Clipart Stock Images ~ Icons Etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter Gregory
    Some great sources are mentioned above. Of course, another possible option if your looking for free and don't mind the leg work is taking your own pix.
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  • Profile picture of the author davidfstyles
    I use iStockPhoto.com There's a small fee and thousands of photo's to choose from. FYI - I also use IrfanView to edit /crop photo's... available free from DownLoad.com
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  • Profile picture of the author Igor Pauer
    We are paying professional agency to make photos for us and it is really EXTREMELY expensive.
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    • Profile picture of the author Crew Chief
      Originally Posted by Igor Pauer View Post

      We are paying professional agency to make photos for us and it is really EXTREMELY expensive.
      You're kidding right?:confused:
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      • Profile picture of the author George185
        I use sxc.hu and Flickr
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      • Profile picture of the author Igor Pauer
        Originally Posted by Crew Chief View Post

        You're kidding right?:confused:
        No, check by yourself. These are all our products, so we cannot find picture of it anywhere (as we designed it). When you choose to show "75 pictures" on page, you are probably looking at the one of the most expensive web pages ever.
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        • Profile picture of the author Crew Chief
          Originally Posted by Igor Pauer View Post

          No, check by yourself. These are all our products, so we cannot find picture of it anywhere (as we designed it). When you choose to show "75 pictures" on page, you are probably looking at the one of the most expensive web pages ever.
          OK, I looked at your page and see what you're saying. That's why I built a IM Network. I've got a professional photographer on board. When any of us needs specialty shots, he's johnny on the spot and we return the favor with our various sets of skills.

          You might want to think about bartering services/products; make a family heirloom for him for reduced pricing. Or as a last resort to reduce your costs, secretly put out some bids for better pricing.

          By the way, your site looks great!
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          • Profile picture of the author Igor Pauer
            Originally Posted by Crew Chief View Post

            OK, I looked at your page and see what you're saying. That's why I built a IM Network. I've got a professional photographer on board. When any of us needs specialty shots, he's johnny on the spot and we return the favor with our various sets of skills.
            You might want to think about bartering services/products; make a family heirloom for him for reduced pricing. Or as a last resort to reduce your costs, secretly put out some bids for better pricing.
            By the way, your site looks great!
            Thank you

            Unfortunately the jewelry photography is really one of the toughest tasks in photography. Therefore there are only few photographers/studios able to do the job.

            And they are expensive, of course.

            In the last year we tried about 50 studios and results were very poor. So now we are at least happy to have good quality photographs now.
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  • Profile picture of the author Deepak Media
    I buy images from iStockPhoto.com
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  • Profile picture of the author SEOArbiter
    We've used istockphoto.com in the past. It offers a great selection and low prices. You may want to check it out. Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author isha
    Originally Posted by Jaspry View Post

    Every intriguing website requires the use of graphics and images. Stock photography agencies offer high quality pictures for low costs.

    However, if you are working on a large amount of projects and require larger amounts of graphics and images, the price would add up quickly using even the smallest versions of stock photos.

    So, with that said, where do you download your graphics? Stock agencies or for free somewhere else? I am asking this because my budget is extremely low, but I don't want a text-only website!

    Thanks!
    Been using fotolia for some time now! just used to it, not bad.

    Isha
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    Private label rights. There's tons of great PLR available all over. I go through PLR ebooks and Websites grabbing all kinds of graphics and images. And it's all completely legit.


    If I need something I haven't got on hand I check these free and inexpensive sites:


    http://www.morguefile.com
    everystockphoto - searching free photos
    http://www.picturestation.net
    Free Stock Photos
    Free Images - Free Stock Photos
    http://www.intuitivmedia.de
    Photocase.com - maintenance
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  • Profile picture of the author bigmoney4me
    I use bigstockphoto.com. The selection is not quite as large as istock but the prices are quite a bit less
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  • Profile picture of the author Sco
    I use:

    - sxu.hu if I can find an image that is appropriate (free)
    - istockphoto.com if I my need is for high quality and selection (not free)
    - flickr.com for cool images to go with blog posts. I use advanced search for Creative Commons images and then give credit back to photographer/Flickr (link may help with SEs?)...

    - Sco
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  • Profile picture of the author mmurtha
    I use my own images or have them created most of the time. It pays to use a camera. If I can't seem to come up with what I need, I'll turn to photostock.
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  • Profile picture of the author JenniferDavey
    I like istockphoto.com. Sometimes I use shutterstock as well... but istockphoto's are so much better, that when I compare, I usually go with istock

    Clipart.com used to have an inexpensive and good selection too... but I have not checked them out in a long time.

    Warmly,
    Jennifer
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  • Profile picture of the author Karan Goel
    Hey

    I get mines from here:
    2 Sites To Get Royalty-Free Images For Free | Gizmoko

    Karan
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  • Profile picture of the author Kezz
    I buy almost all my stock photos from Big Stock Photo, the reason being there is nothing ambiguous about their license and what you can do with distributing works you create. Stock Photos & Vector Art : Bigstock® - Royalty Free Stock Photography

    When I'm looking for freebies, I can almost always find something that meets my needs at Public Domain Pictures: Public Domain Pictures, Royalty Free Stock Photos, Free Pictures
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  • Profile picture of the author frih
    I go for Flickr and Google Images.
    Sometimes sxc.hu too.
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  • Profile picture of the author KreCi
    I get most of mine from flickr - just search for Creative Common type of images to be legit.
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  • Profile picture of the author guna
    I use Bigstockpro who charge $1 for the photos. Photos are goos and they update regularly
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  • Profile picture of the author Richard N Adams
    Personally my images can be split roughly into three groups. Firstly my own photos, secondly those I have paid to use from iStockPhoto and finally those I use (legally) under the Creative Commons terms from Flickr (where all images are attributed and linked to their source). On a Wordpress blog, using Flickr pictures is easy with the PhotoDropper plugin.

    All the best,
    Richard
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  • Profile picture of the author designerdepth
    fotolia is the best, coz it offers the cheapest price than any of the Stock sites
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  • Profile picture of the author Barry Unruh
    You can go to Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing and do a search for creative commons licensed photo's. Make sure to check the license requirements.

    You can also search here: Creative Commons Search

    Probably the best advice I've ever heard is from Ed Dale. Never go anywhere without a digital camera and take photos of everything which is interesting, odd, or might be part of a niche. You never know when you'll need them.
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  • Profile picture of the author emydedon
    for me i use Google .com to get all my images , just do a Google search on your topic and you will get result on what to choose from
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    • Profile picture of the author marcdonovan
      Use creative commons. I usually put a link to the source as the alt text. You can see a sample on my home page in my sig.
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
      Originally Posted by emydedon View Post

      for me i use Google .com to get all my images , just do a Google search on your topic and you will get result on what to choose from
      S T O P ! ! !

      BAD IDEA!

      These are not free images that you can use however you like.

      Just do a Google search and you will SEE images, but they are NOT a "result on what to choose from".

      Everybody here needs to understand that everything online is NOT free for everybody to use however they wish.

      And, for the record, owners of images are some of the most fiercely protective out there. Meaning you not only run a higher risk of getting caught eventually, but of losing a LOT of money.

      "Oh, well I saw it on Google so I thought I could use it" is NOT a defense.

      Read the terms for every image you use.

      The picture doesn't have terms? Then assume you CAN'T use it.

      All the best,
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      • Profile picture of the author DogScout
        Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

        S T O P ! ! !

        BAD IDEA!

        These are not free images that you can use however you like.

        Just do a Google search and you will SEE images, but they are NOT a "result on what to choose from".

        Everybody here needs to understand that everything online is NOT free for everybody to use however they wish.

        And, for the record, owners of images are some of the most fiercely protective out there. Meaning you not only run a higher risk of getting caught eventually, but of losing a LOT of money.

        "Oh, well I saw it on Google so I thought I could use it" is NOT a defense.

        Read the terms for every image you use.

        The picture doesn't have terms? Then assume you CAN'T use it.

        All the best,
        Michael

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  • Profile picture of the author JonAlfredsson
    Hi,

    I would suggest Istockphoto - you can choose from different sizes. Prices vary with their sizes.. With this, you may be able to choose the right cost and picture for you.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dima
      +1000 to IStockphoto.
      I deal with this sourse arround 2 years!
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    • Profile picture of the author Crew Chief
      Originally Posted by emydedon View Post

      for me i use Google .com to get all my images , just do a Google search on your topic and you will get result on what to choose from
      @ emydedon, you would do well to listen to Michael. There are plenty of places online to find pics in which you are given the rights to freely use. But the tactic you are using could end up backfiring on you. It's a risk; the question is, "If someone who owns the copyright to the pics you have used without permission, decides to drop the bomb on you, can you handle the repercussions?"

      And by the way, following your SIG to your site, BE WARNED, you are in violation of the TOS of the Big B. How you ask? You are linking directly to an Affiliate Program. That's a NO NO! If you don't have a hosting account, there are easy ways to resolve that issue.

      Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

      S T O P ! ! !

      BAD IDEA!

      These are not free images that you can use however you like.

      Just do a Google search and you will SEE images, but they are NOT a "result on what to choose from".

      Everybody here needs to understand that everything online is NOT free for everybody to use however they wish.

      And, for the record, owners of images are some of the most fiercely protective out there. Meaning you not only run a higher risk of getting caught eventually, but of losing a LOT of money.

      "Oh, well I saw it on Google so I thought I could use it" is NOT a defense.

      Read the terms for every image you use.

      The picture doesn't have terms? Then assume you CAN'T use it.

      All the best,
      Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author randalblanchette
    It isn't THAT expensive to get original pics...heck you could even be adventurous and take your own then hand them over to a graphic designer to do some trading of services with...just an idea.
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    • Profile picture of the author Igor Pauer
      Originally Posted by maxsinclair View Post

      It isn't THAT expensive to get original pics...heck you could even be adventurous and take your own then hand them over to a graphic designer to do some trading of services with...just an idea.
      Yes, that is what we tried exactly. I had feeling, that it is no problem to make some photos.

      Long story short: now we have photographic equipment worth over $15.000 and we are hiring photostudio to make photos for us
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  • Profile picture of the author cr1113
    I have checked out the sites everyone is referring to and it is great info if you are just putting photo's on a website, etc. However, I need photos to put on products for reselling and a couple of the sites say that you have to buy the additional EXTENDED LICENSE, which for one photo cost $49, YIKES!!!!!!!!!

    Anyone have any input or advise for finding pics for putting on products to sell????

    Thanks for your help,
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  • Profile picture of the author Online Bliss
    Private label rights. There's tons of great PLR available all over. I go through PLR ebooks and Websites grabbing all kinds of graphics and images. And it's all completely legit.
    I also buy PLR as well as icons, arrows etc. from Coffee Cup Software.
    Fair price for such a large quantity.
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  • Profile picture of the author greff
    For my blog, I take them myself. I like taking pictures in all kinds of retail stores. Good stuff.

    For my static websites, I usually use Flickr. Great pics on Flickr. You can use many of them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adam Sussman
    istockphoto.com gets my vote!
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  • Profile picture of the author DogScout
    I make most of my own. Sometimes with a rendering prograam, sometimes with photography I do myself (& I can do good Jewelery pics)
    Occasionally I will buy some if all else fails and prefer Istock. There is a fellow that takes his own photos and allows free commercial use that I also use sometimes here: Free Photos and Wallpapers

    Enjoy, should save you some bucks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Igor Pauer
      Originally Posted by DogScout View Post

      (& I can do good Jewelery pics)
      You are happy man I spend so much on photographer, so I can buy small house instead
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    4,729 PD images here: http://www.republicdomain.com/
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    'bout half the artists here allow commercial use with small charitable donation. Including Restless Concepts, Jecajo, Billy, DogScout and more (Read top of each artist's pages for exact terms). Over 12,000 images OK to use commercially with a small donation, the amount of which would be the user's choice. The PaintShop Pro Tube Depot - Free PSP Tubes & Paint Shop files for Image Editing
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    I stick to istockphoto.com for all my images.
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  • Profile picture of the author graphex
    Ore learn to use photo shop! ore buy one from adress given above.. dont get in truble by copyrights.. clean work is always better.!
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  • Profile picture of the author marcdonovan
    Why pay istock when you can get great stuff for free at creative commons?
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  • Profile picture of the author cr1113
    Can anyone give any input into resizing a photo, making it larger. I have something that is perfect for what I need on Creative Commons, but it is too small.

    Thanks for your help
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  • Profile picture of the author cr1113
    I found a pic I want to use on Flicker, but it states that Flicker doesn't allow embedding within frames. Can anyone tell me what that means exactly?

    Also, how can I add a watermark to my pic's?

    I am sure these are elementary questions for some of you and really appreciate your patience and help.
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    I like google image search
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  • Profile picture of the author Winlin
    Originally Posted by Jaspry View Post


    So, with that said, where do you download your graphics? Stock agencies or for free somewhere else? I am asking this because my budget is extremely low, but I don't want a text-only website!

    Thanks!
    I have had good success at Photolia .com .

    TIP: I made a mistake buying larger file versions of the photos which added up $$$ very quickly. I soon realized I could use the smaller versions at a considerably lower cost and that they were more than adequate for my web and blog needs.

    You may want to test a couple of the smaller version photos first to see what works for you. I think they even have a dollar bin for slow movers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dunder
    I suppose wonder about some of these sites that state that they are showing images which are public domain, and the site is monetized by Adsense.

    I always try to keep a note of where I obtained an image from in case of future problems.

    A friend of mine had a problem with Getty Images when he purchased some graphics via an Elance project, and it later transpired that one models image that formed part of one graphic he received was a copyrighted image of Getty Images. It took him several months to get it all sorted and cost him a lot of money.

    In my opinion, it's not worth the risk. Better to pay a very small fee and be safe.
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