13 Free Stock Photo Sites You Need to Use to Not Get in T-R-O-U-B-L-E

One morning, I log in to LinkedIn to see a well-know Dallas company and CEO post a watermarked image on her update. First, the image totally sucked. ?? And second, it was covered in watermarks.

Dude, what gives? ??

I recommend that my clients use their own photos - which actually perform great for online ads - we also have an abundant resource of stock photo sites that we can use commercially for free and with no attribution needed.

Totally cool, right?!?!

Here are the sites that I use and tell my clients to peruse when in need of a photo.

?Bookmark this page so you have a quick resource when you need images.

1. Gratisography

The world's quirkiest collection of free high-resolution pictures, comprised of the world's best, most creative images - photos you just won't find anywhere else. All completely free to download without copyright restrictions.

Go here for Gratisography

2. Burst

Burst provides stunning, high resolution images including dogs, coffee, fitness, business, music, nature, fashion, yoga, flowers & more.

Go here for Burst

3. Jaymantri

This website hosts a library of free photos all from the talented Jay Mantri.

Go here for Jaymantri

4. Pixabay

Over 1 million+ high quality stock images and videos shared by our talented community. This is one of my go-to sites that I use over here on We Are Dallas Fort Worth.

Go here for Pixabay

5. Pexels

The best free stock photos & videos shared by talented creators. This is another one of my go-to sites that I use over here on We Are Dallas Fort Worth.

Go here for Pexels

6. Unsplash

This is the first site I head to when looking for photos for clients or for my own work. The internet’s source of freely useable images.

Powered by creators everywhere.

Go here for Unsplash

7. Use your own photos

Photos do not need to be perfect to be effective. In fact, more natural photos do best when executing a Facebook Ad campaign.

See many of those over here

8. Foodies Feed

For all the food-lovers out there, this is the stock photography website for you.

Go here for Foodie Feed

9. CupCake

This website features a small quantity of photographs by Jonas Nilsson Lee and are free to use under the Creative Common Zero License (which means as long as you’re using them legally, they’re free!) but they are not categorized.

Go here for Cupcake

10. LibreShot

This website stands out with their gorgeous photos.

Go here for LibreShot

11. FancyCrave

Realistic travel photos. These photos are unique, artistic, and full of emotion.

Go here for FancyCrave

12. FreeStockPhotos.io

Go here for FreeStockPhotos.io

13. Gold & Berry

Free styled photography in black, white and gold.

Go here for Gold & Berry

?Need more tools for your business? Then read this page - tools used in my business.

Cheers,

Becca