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Where do you get your Stock Photos?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by EnPassant, Apr 11, 2008.

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  1. shahcloud

    shahcloud Peon

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    #21
    i choose bigstockphoto.com coz i can use it to make templates which i intend to sell
     
    shahcloud, Apr 19, 2008 IP
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    scorpionagency Well-Known Member

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    #22
    They do have a nice set-up & claim to be no link-back, but if you read the Terms of use License, it clearly states that "ALL Photo's used in website template designs MUST be linked back".

    That's the only thing I don't like, other than that, it's a Great free Stock site. Thanks for the Link :)
     
    scorpionagency, Apr 19, 2008 IP
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    #23
    As for whether you should pay each image you use .. yes that's true but if you are working for a client you are allowed to use a watermarked version for presentation purposes and if the client likes the image then what the heck .. just go and make a small contribution for the photographer :)
     
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    dmi Well-Known Member

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    #24
    sxc.hu is a free one.

    If you want to pay > Fotolia, iStockPhoto, Dreamstime.
     
    dmi, Apr 19, 2008 IP
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    I had never buyed a stock image. I always trying to find the free ones :).
     
    kix_mc3, Apr 19, 2008 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    Thanks for the link, will take a look.
     
    pipes, Apr 23, 2008 IP
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    #27
    Sorry, I spaced on this thread for a while. Regarding the link requirement - yes, the one instance where the site requires credit is in web template that are being redistributed or made available to users of wordpress, a CMS, or whatever. Most stock sites completely ban any use in a web template that will be distributed - Freerange wanted to be more flexible, so it is allowed with credit. For any normal, one-off design, no credit is needed.
     
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  8. stinie

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    #28
    There are not many free stock image sites. One of the few free ones that I am aware of is Stock.xchng. Many stock image marketplaces sell images via credits that you can buy, starting with 1$ and heavy customers can buy a subscription plan. But really free stock images sites are scarce :(
    Stockxpert is a good alternative. It works via de credits system.

    Both sites have been named in this thread.

    I like everystockphoto.com, a search engine for free photos. They let you add your Flickr account to your profile once you are registered. I community members are able to tag and rate images. Everystockphoto makes me :)

    At imagekind.com you can shop for artwork for a relative low price.

    I love ultrashock.com. They work via credits as well.

    Tip: carefully read the license agreement each time you want to use an image. Then you know what you can do with the image and what you may not do with it.

    Many sites have a long registration process. Even the street where I live is a required field. I hate that :eek:.

    Thanks for the Blue Vertigo tip!
     
    stinie, Apr 24, 2008 IP
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    #29
    iStockphoto has everything i need on every work i have. Its simple the best and fast way to get quality stuff.
     
    mariuspompier, Apr 24, 2008 IP
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    yes i go there all the time...if you look through carefully, you can find some good ones with generous photographers who doesn't demand you to put their name on everything you make...just have to let them know. :)
    AND it's FREE...awesomeness!
     
    Xquisite, Apr 24, 2008 IP
  11. Exnie

    Exnie Active Member

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    'Free' stocks at stock.xchng
     
    Exnie, Apr 25, 2008 IP
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    ez-designs Well-Known Member

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    I use this site every day.
    http://www.sxc.hu/

    Some of them are amateur, but most seem good.
     
    ez-designs, Apr 25, 2008 IP
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