{"id":19976,"date":"2018-11-19T12:13:46","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T10:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=19976"},"modified":"2018-11-19T01:46:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T01:46:00","slug":"best-free-stock-photo-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/best-free-stock-photo-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Free Stock Photo Sites: 21 Options With Breathtaking Imagery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Searching for the best free stock photo sites to help you add some great-looking imagery to your website or social media posts?<\/p>\n

Stock photos have gotten a bad reputation in some circles, mostly because when people recognize one, they\u2019ll think you didn’t invest enough effort into differentiating yourself. This is because stock photos are often generic and created for general public consumption, which means you’re using the vision of someone else versus being totally on-brand.<\/p>\n

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Stock photos don’t have to be boring or cheesy<\/strong>, though<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And with the best free stock photo sites, you can find great-looking photos that won’t break the bank.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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A quick guide to image licensing so you don’t make the lawyers angry<\/h2>\n

Just because resources are posted publicly online<\/a>, that doesn’t mean you can automatically use them without permission.<\/p>\n

There are various copyright laws<\/a> that dictate whether stock images can be used for commercial purposes or if they’re restricted to personal use only. When it comes to free stock photography, there are only two licenses you should really concern yourself with: public domain<\/strong> and creative commons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Public domain<\/h3>\n

Also known as Creative Commons Zero<\/a>, public domain works do not have restrictions and are free for all to use, including commercially.<\/p>\n

Creative Commons<\/h3>\n

Creative Commons is a US-based non-profit that helps creatives share their work within a clear system.<\/p>\n

There are different licenses<\/a> available, including:<\/p>\n