Liz here, Today I’m talking about pictures. They are so important. Great pictures can really transform a website into something, well…great. It works both ways tho…pictures that are obviously taken by your mom bring the quality of a site WAY down. 
You may be thinking that you are saving money by doing it yourself but you may be actually losing some potential clients. So what do you do if a professional photo shoot isn’t in the budget? Have no fear I have some great FREE photo sites that you can use for commercial purposes…and if you really want to get fancy. I have some really cheap sites that have incredible pictures…and by cheap we’re talking $1.00 a picture or less if you buy in bulk.
So here is the good stuff. These photos are high resolution & can even be used in your printed marketing materials.
FREE photo sites…you know me…I like free.
*Here’s my disclaimer…these sites are free…and anyone can post pictures to them…so occasionally you may see some questionable pictures in there…beware.
- stock.xchng
- freerangestock.com
- Public Domain Photos
- Free Digital Photos
- Photogen
- Image * After
- Cepolina Photos
- Public Domain Photos and Wallpapers
- ImageBase
- everystockphoto – searching free photos
- morguefile
- Republic Domain
- iLoveStock Photography
- FreePixels.com
- flickr | Public Domain Collection
If you have an extra buck to spare these sites really are worth it. The photos are professional & it is much easier to find the type of picture you want. Also if you’re looking for great people pictures it can be hard to find those on the free sites. The free sites can be great for landscapes, objects & more general topics. When you are trying to find the perfect image for a concept or you need that cute family or diverse work environment…try these sites. Again we’re talking dollars.
Gotta pay for these…but they are still really cheap and worth way more then you’ll spend.
Sometimes you need a photographer
Stock photos will not always work. Sometimes you need photos of your facility, staff or product shots. If you need an incredible photographer that wont break the bank … here is a great photographer in Lynchburg Virginia. We’ve used her more than once and have always been more than happy with the outcome. Tell her Liz & Armando sent you her way!
