There are really good stock photography websites like: istockphoto, fotolia, stockexpert, etc. but it seems they all restrict the use of photographs depicting people (person) on the dating (non-pornographic) related websites. Here is a few: Fotolia content download agreement: 3. Restrictions use the Work in a way that places any person in the photo in a bad light or depicts them in a way that they may find offensive - this includes, but is not limited to: 3) ads for adult entertainment clubs or similar venues, or for escort, dating or similar services; Istockphoto Standard License Prohibitions: For greater certainty, the following are “Prohibited Uses†and you may not: 7. use or display any Content that features a model or person in a manner that (i) would lead a reasonable person to think that such person uses or personally endorses any business, product, service, cause, association or other endeavour; or (ii) that depicts such person in a potentially sensitive subject matter, including, but not limited to mental and physical health issues, social issues, sexual or implied sexual activity or preferences... But there are plenty dating websites on the web that use pictures of people on the main pages in headlines and footers, testimonials and other places. I know a lot of these websites just grab images illegally but not all! I'm confused. Do you know any stock image website which allows to use images depicting people on the dating (non-pornographic) websites? thanks in advance.
Recently I asked Fotolia staff whether they allow to use images depicting people on websites that promote dating offers. They said "No". There's an interesting point here, when you enter the word "dating" into the fotolia's search bar you get search results with thousands of dating related photos. Why do they allow artists to upload and sell such images? For whom if you aren't allowed to use them on relevant websites?
I would recomend you to contact the artits/models and ask them for permission and pay them a few bucks. so you got the permission that they don't feel to be placed in a bad light.