One of the tasks during the last few months while building Share As Image was to find images to use for ourselves and offer to our users. We were very conscious about not breaking any copyright laws and make sure that all images we use are Public Domain.
1. Unsplash
Made by ooomf there are new images updated every 10 days. Tons of beautiful scenic images available here.
2. Gratisography
By RYAN MCGUIRE offer free high resolution photos, updated weekly.
3. New Old Stock
Vintage photos from old archives.
4. Pixabay
Wide selection of images for free, they offer paid images as well.
5. We Function
Some great photos provided by @liammckay and @spencerfinnell
6. Death to Stock Photo
Offers free high res lifestyle photography.
Alex Ivanovs says
Thank you!
I always look up to sites that share free photos, I’ve got nothing against giving a link to the original author – but that time adding those links can add up to hours! 🙂
Lauren Rotman says
Thanks Alex! So happy that you enjoyed the post.
Warner Carter says
search.creativecommons.org is a pretty good place to look too, it will search multiple sources. photopin.com searches flickr creative commons images
Lauren Rotman says
That is great Warner! Thanks.
Bob says
Also check out http://www.goodfreephotos.com for thousands of unique public domain photos. Appreciate it if you would add it to the list.
Lauren Rotman says
Thanks Bob! We will give it a look.
Dannci says
Very good! Thank you
Bianca Noorda says
I recommend http://visualhunt.com
Quick facts about Visual Hunt:
1. More than 15,550 best free public domain photos (CC0).
2. More than 354 mln Creative Commons photos (if you cannot find Public Domain photo).
3. Search and filter CC0 photos by color. Color pallette for every photo.
4. Photo popularity index. Shows how many websites use the photo (beta).
5. Possibility to save favorite photos to lightbox (after signing up).
6. Possibility to embed photos without downloading.
Kate Casta says
Great List Lauren.
I like http://visualhunt.com
Quick facts about Visual Hunt:
1. More than 15,550 best free public domain photos (CC0).
2. More than 354 mln Creative Commons photos (if you cannot find Public Domain photo).
3. Search and filter CC0 photos by color. Color pallette for every photo.
4. Photo popularity index. Shows how many websites use the photo (beta).
5. Possibility to save favorite photos to lightbox (after signing up).
6. Possibility to embed photos without downloading.
Kelly Brook says
Great! Thx!