{"id":1165,"date":"2019-01-07T17:01:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T17:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.boonle.com\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2019-01-07T17:14:41","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T17:14:41","slug":"copyright-free-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.boonle.com\/copyright-free-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Copyright Free Images: Where to Find Unique Ones for Your Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
A picture tells a thousand words. It brightens a blog post, perfects a presentation, and lights up a landing page. Using images for a project lifts it out of the ordinary and dazzles your audience.<\/p>
However, sourcing the right<\/i> images can be tricky. There are plenty of free or affordable stock photo sites out there with perfectly fine copyright-free images you can use.<\/p>
But when you want your project to shine, \u2018fine\u2019 just won\u2019t cut it. You want high-quality and striking images, but don\u2019t come with heavy or expensive copyright restrictions on them.<\/p>
Thankfully, you don\u2019t need to pay top dollar for top images. Here are five ways you can find free or affordable images that are 100% unique and 100% copyright-free.<\/p>
Recommended reading: <\/i>Top 9 Reasons You Should Outsource Graphic Design<\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t If you want high-quality photos that are so original that no-one else has ever used them, the best thing to do is to simply take them yourself. They\u2019re free-to-use, aren’t copyrighted and you have complete creative control over them.<\/span><\/p> But maybe you\u2019re strapped for time, or you\u2019ve got the resources but lack the creative flair to capture the perfect image. If that\u2019s the case, <\/span>why not look to student freelancers<\/span>?<\/span><\/p> Student freelancers are perfect for sourcing unique, copyright-free photos for your project. They\u2019re affordable, passionate, and they have a strong education behind them so you know you\u2019re getting quality work.<\/span><\/p> Hiring student freelancers is a process that goes both ways. You are able to set a brief for your freelancer to work to, as well as pay less than you would for a professional while receiving a high standard of work.<\/span><\/p> And the student freelancer receives valuable first-hand experience, as well as more work for their own portfolio and a reference for their r\u00e9sum\u00e9. It\u2019s a win-win for both parties.<\/span><\/p> When you\u2019re choosing a student freelancer, take a look at several portfolios before choosing. Don\u2019t just go for the most affordable \u2014 with photographers, you generally get what you pay for.<\/span><\/p> And be sure to set out a clear brief beforehand. Be meticulous with what you expect from the shoot, but let them take creative control where necessary. A successful project is a collaboration, so know when to accept their input.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t There are literally hundreds of stock photo sites on the internet. Copyright-free images that are free to use are just a click away, from Pexels to Pixabay.<\/span><\/p> But the photos that these sites offer tend to be generic and uninspiring. Need a photo of a white guy in a suit holding his thumb up? They\u2019ve got you. After a snap of a grandma struggling to use a laptop? No worries. But it can be hard to find original and unique photos amongst this sea of sameness.<\/span><\/p> Thankfully, there are a handful of <\/span>stock photo websites that eschew these tepid snaps<\/span><\/a>. Crowdsourcing work from photographers from all over the world, these websites offer content that deviate from the standard stock photo fare.<\/span><\/p> Don\u2019t just default to the usual stock photo suspects \u2014 look further afield. When there are <\/span>thousands of free images on Burst<\/span><\/a> featuring modern office spaces with diverse employees and cool, quirky interior decor, <\/span>why use cheesy stock photos ever again?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Is there anything Google can\u2019t solve? Whether you want to find a decent Mexican restaurant nearby or you just want to play Pacman, Google does it all \u2014 including providing unique, copyright-free images.<\/span><\/p> The search engine giant indexes billions of image everyday, and a considerable proportion of them are 100% copyright-free. But how do you find these images?<\/span><\/p> Firstly, enter your desired search term into Google:<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tHire a student photographer for affordable but high-quality work\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Find a stock photo site that offers something a little different\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Use an Advanced Google Image search for a quick fix<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t