40FreeFotoSites from The Web Squeeze

 

Linda Chadbourne has spent the last twenty years designing websites. 

She's the co-founder of Web Squeeze- a site that is loaded with helpful information.

She's seen her share of stock photography.

Every web designer/blogger/self promoter has stumbled through their share of these sites as well... but she's decided to share.

Here's her list of 40 Free Stock Photo Sites.

Does she know how to make a blogger happy or what?

Stock Photography can dress up your site in ways that words alone can not.

Find a photo you like? You can't just throw it into your blog. You need to either pay for it (if that's allowed), receive permission to use it, or go to a free site, read the terms of service and comply.

Free stock photography websites help you look like the professional sites without the expense.

Her list of sites all allow for free commercial usage. Be sure to check the terms of usage before posting photos.

 
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40 Comments on 40 Free Stock Photo Sites

JUN
02
2008

Chuck - thanks for the link to this extremely valuable resource. I can't believe there are so many free stock photo sites.

4:07pm • #1
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Thanks for a great tip.  That site is nicely done and shold be very helpful !  Thanks again.

4:12pm • #2
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Jackie- I was surprised as well... several of my favorites are there but I was taken aback by the quantity.

Bill- It's a great site for more than just this one post, I agree.

4:57pm • #3
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Chuck - Thanks for the post, the links are exactly what I was looking for!

6:39pm • #4
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Chuck  - Very cool!  I knew a number of these sites, but there are a couple in there that I definitely want to check out.  Thanks!!

6:41pm • #5
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Maria- I love when that happens.

Marc- Same here... I had pretty much exhausted my old mainstays.

6:53pm • #6

Chuck,  Thank you for the link.  I had to bookmark this one.  I always need photos and free is great.

8:36pm • #7

thanks for the post and link

 

-Bryan Flynn

9:00pm • #8
JUN
03
2008
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Chuck, terrific!  I'll definitely have to take a look through some of these sites.  One of my passions in blogging is adding the appropriate photos and pictures to jazz up the posts.

5:57am • #9

Hi Chuck! 

I wanted to send a big thank you for posting a link to my article!  I'm happy people are finding it useful!

Thanks again!

Linda

Linda Chadbourne
10:47am • #10
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Linda: Wow... this is a first. I've never had the author of a site (about which I've blogged) pop in... so this is quite a treat. I hope my readers check out your other information as well.

12:24pm • #11
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Chuck, How nice of you to share that info. with us... It is very helpful and I'll use it. I was looking for a site like that

Thank you 

1:32pm • #12

Chuck, thanks so much for the info.  This will especially come in handy for another business I am involved with.  Fo all my searching, I had only found one or two of these free sites on my own.  This is huge! Many thanks for passing this along!!

5:02pm • #13
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Trish- Isn't it great when that which you'd hoped to find just pops up? I was looking for more photo resources when I saw Linda's latest blog on the subject.

5:26pm • #14
JUN
04
2008
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Thank you Linda and Chuck for sharing and she certainly does know how to make friends!

12:11am • #16
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Yes Todd... I'm guessing she has alerts set to see where she gets mentioned- which is a great idea.

12:47am • #17
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Thanks a lot Chuck!  I've just gone through Linda's suggestions and am so pleased!  Am always looking for some images to use and never seem to have just the right one.  Appreciate your sharing....

 Raleigh Realtor - Pamela St. Peter

Your Raleigh Connection

10:07am • #18
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Pamela- I'll gladly share this type of information any time at all... I'm glad you found it useful.

11:36am • #19
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Hi Chuck,

Thanks for sharing the great site.  I just looked at some of the pictures and there are some amazing shots.  Have a great week.

Michael A. Caruso

5:32pm • #20
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What a great resource this post is!  Thanks, Chuck--so many times there are only a couple of things to choose from, but not here!

11:05pm • #21
JUN
05
2008
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Michael- Yes... a real gem of a find!

Kent- I'll be all over these sites... that's for sure.

12:41am • #22
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Chuck- You really found a winner here. I would like to remind everyone over and over again to check the terms of use, especially on free sites. Come back and check again down the road as many terms can change. Imagechef was one we all loved to use but they changed their terms of service to prohibit real estate agents from using their images on our blogs and sites.

1:08am • #23
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Katerina- Your reminder is a good one... the terms of service section is essential. I have no problem with people earning money or protecting their content... this section will classify what's protected and what's not.

Susie- I haven't but I will. Of course I could try to be like you and take my own pictures- but I'll need to take dozens of classes to approach your skill level.

11:44am • #25
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Thanks.  I am looking for a picture to put on the front of my CMA and can't find what I am looking for.  Maybe it will be in here.

6:30pm • #26

Wow! What a nice place to find some great stock photos. Thanks for the list.

9:57pm • #27
JUN
06
2008
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Gene- I'm guessing you're going to have the opposite problem.. wondering which one to use. :-)

Angelica- You're welcome Angelica... I'm glad you found it.

10:03am • #28
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 Morning Chuck, that's a really nice & convenient compiliation of photo resources, as long as people pay attention to your last sentence "Be sure to check the terms of usage before posting photos"...

 Sometimes the terms of use/disclaimer restricts commercial use. Thx for adding this to the group, great find!

10:34am • #29
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Marti- So true! And... as Katerina pointed out- the terms of service can change.

11:03am • #31

Chuck - Just another thanks again for this great resource. Another reason why I love AR! I'll definately bookmark this site and refer to it often.

11:50am • #32
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Floyd- Isn't it great? AR has turned me into a bookmarking fanatic... so many helpful people in these parts.

12:14pm • #33
JUN
08
2008
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I really appreciate your taking the time to share this information with the AR community.  It is difficult to find free stock photos.

10:00pm • #34
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Thanks for the posting and the links to these sites.

All the  best.

Bill

10:22pm • #35
JUN
09
2008
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Chuck thanks for this valuable information. I have it bookmarked for future reference.

6:33am • #36
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Bill M- Not a problem at all.. I'm drawn to these types of resources.

Bill G- I hope you find it useful.

9:35am • #37
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Great Resource.....Thanks

8:34pm • #39
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Hi Chuck. Thanks for sharing the great site! I'll be sure to use it often.

1:50am • #40
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Hi Chuck, Valuable site to share, Thanks so much! I've saved it to my favorites!

1:21pm • #41
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thanks for the tip -- always looking for new ways.  I also use Google Images alot to get ideas and then will go to sites like these to get a photo I can use and not be afraid of violating any copywrites.

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