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It is important to note that while many of these sites provide photos free from copyright restrictions, some of their photos require attribution. In this post, we’ve indicated which license each site falls under, but it’s important you do your own research. Here are 8 more of the best stock photography websites to use.
Burst (by Shopify)
Burst provides stock photography mainly for entrepreneurs to help them make better designs for their products, websites, and marketing campaigns. Some photos are under Creative Commons Zero while others are under Shopify’s own license. You can find photos of anything related to business as well as general photos.Reshot
Reshot is home to an enormous library of carefully selected stock photos that are one of a kind. The photos are tailored towards startups, freelancers, and creators who are fed up with cheesy online photos. They are also free to use without the need for attribution.Pixabay
Pixabay boasts a collection of over 1 million free images and counting, for download. They are licensed under Creative Commons Zero, which means you don’t have to attribute to the artist when using images (though it’s a kind gesture).Kaboompics
Unlike most stock photography websites, Kaboompics operates its own license that is similar to Creative Commons Zero and prevents you from redistributing its photos. You can search for photos by colour and access palettes of colours in the photo.Free Images
Free Images is another site that provides free stock photography under its own license. The license ensures that the site can be used by a broad range of users. However, it does list several restricted use cases.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Canva
Although an online graphic design tool, Canva offers free stock photos. The added benefit of using Canava is that you can quickly turn an image into a custom graphic to use on social media or your blog.Life of Pix
Life of Pix offers free high-resolution photographs spanning various categories. It also partners with Adobe to list more (paid) stock photographs.Picography
Picography offers beautiful free stock images by Dave Meier and various other photographers. Every photograph is released under Creative Commons CC0. Featured image source: CanvaGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor at connectnigeria dot com