Where can I get the best of royalty free photos

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by nighteagle, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. #1
    I'm looking to get royalty free photos paid subscription based,
    eg. istockphotos, getty images.. etc

    how about each cost?

    where can i get the best deal? Hope you guys can help me.. thanks
     
    nighteagle, Mar 12, 2010 IP
  2. gphxguru

    gphxguru Peon

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    Well i have experience with istockphoto's and gettyimages. It al depends for what you're going to use it. The big difference between istockphotos and getty images is $$$$$$$ . If you're looking for good basic pictures for example to place on a website...then you can get them for a dollar on istock. But for a really good picture on Getty in descent quality you will pay sometimes a several 100 $ ... So it's a major price difference... So take a look at your budget first !
     
    gphxguru, Mar 12, 2010 IP
  3. nighteagle

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    Actually I'm looking for website design usage. Just use 1280px x 1280px maximum. No need a big resolution.
     
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    photoads Well-Known Member

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    I should just use istock for $1-2 you cannot go wrong avoid getty
     
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    Try stock.xchng they have user-uploaded photos.
     
    sharkfla, Mar 12, 2010 IP
  6. gphxguru

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    also deviantart . com had some good free stock images
     
    gphxguru, Mar 12, 2010 IP
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    s.karthikchowdhary Active Member

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    Try fotolia
     
    s.karthikchowdhary, Mar 12, 2010 IP
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    shadow-sapphire Peon

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    You can get stock photographs from Deviant art and take the permission of the artist to use it commercially.
     
    shadow-sapphire, Mar 13, 2010 IP
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    Norebbo Active Member

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    I offer several subscription and credit options on my site (norebbo.com):

    Subscriptions:
    1-day membership: 50mb of downloads for $10
    30-day membership: 300mb of downloads for $30
    60-day membership: 1200mb of downloads for $50

    Credits:
    1 credit for $1
    10 credits for $9
    20 credits for $17
    50 credits for $40
     
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    m7md_cis Peon

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  11. TYPELiFE

    TYPELiFE Peon

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    Stock Exchange: sxc.hu
     
    TYPELiFE, Mar 14, 2010 IP
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    123rf.com is good, as is istockphoto
     
    dottylou, Mar 15, 2010 IP
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    buncai Active Member

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    I also prefer to use sxc.hu.. many photo inside
     
    buncai, Mar 29, 2010 IP
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    jj1 Active Member

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    123rf, as mentioned, is a bit less expensive than istockphoto but doesn't have quite the selection. I go to 123rf first and then istockphoto if I can't find what I'm looking for on 123rf.
     
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    softworks-workforce Peon

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    You can get very high res images from shutterstock.com
    Subscriptons is in only:
    25 Hi-res images: $229 for 12 months
    5 Hi-res images: $49 for 12 months
     
    softworks-workforce, Apr 6, 2010 IP
  19. edesigner008

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    Free stock photos can hardly satisfy the need of yours. It's better to consult with an web designer who has a stock of great photos and who will design your site with those photos.
     
    edesigner008, Apr 6, 2010 IP