Recently, many in our writing Facebook group have asked us where we get the blog stock photographs we use on our website.  You raise an excellent point, and when we first began blogging, we looked through Google for images to post on our website.

Avoid doing this!  You want to avoid legal issues and stay out of trouble when  
Making ensuring that the images you choose to use on your website are stock photographs that grant you reuse rights is crucial.  Inappropriately using a picture on your website and running the danger of being sued is the last thing you want.
You might wonder what a stock picture is.  A stock photo is an image whose rights have been made available to the public for use in commercial projects.  When adding any image to your website, you should confirm that you have permission to use it again.
Where can I locate stock images?  We've put together a list of the top stock picture websites where you may obtain free stock photographs or, if you want, pay for them.
The top 15 stock picture websites are listed below for your convenience.
Top Stock Photo Websites: No Cost

   ●  Pixabay:One of the first stock photo websites I came across when we first started blogging was Pixabay.  You may download and use more than 1.5 million of their royalty-free stock images and videos on your website.
   ●  Pexels:With three primary rights, Pexels maintains licensing as straightforward as possible.  The first is that all of their images are free to use for non-commercial or commercial purposes.  The second right is that, although it is not required, giving acknowledgement to the photographers is welcomed.  The third is that you have complete control over how you alter and change the pictures.
   ●  Unsplash:One of my favourite websites for stock photos is Unsplash.  I can always rely on Unsplash to provide me with original stock photographs.  Once more, you are fully permitted to utilise these images on your website.
   ●  Canva: You can utilise Canva for some free stock photographs if you already use it for the majority of your Pinterest pins.  Simply adjust the dimensions to match the desired image's size, then drag the stock photo onto the frame.  You already know how to use this excellent resource.
   ●  Titus, Sarah:  Whoa!  The stock photo market has been dominated by Sarah.  She recently launched her Shopify stock picture company and is doing really well.  There are a tonne of original designs and vibrant colours to use into your website.
   ●  Shopify: Some of the other free stock picture websites I listed above may be familiar to you.  You've probably never considered utilising Shopify for stock photographs.  Burst, a Shopify stock picture website, offers a large collection of free stock photographs for your usage.
   ●  Style Stock: Simply stunning stock images!  You don't need to search much farther for some pictures of women.  The ability to filter the stock photographs by colour is a fantastic tool.
   ●  PikWizard: This can be the ideal stock picture website for you if you're searching for images of laptops, meetings, or families.  Very easy to use, and fresh images are posted every day.

Top Websites for Stock Photos: Paid

Deposit Photos: Their new flexible plan is fantastic!  You may download 30 images each month with full rights for $29 per month.  If you use up all 30 downloads, it costs $1 for each more picture.  The remaining 30 downloads carry over into the following month if you don't utilise them.  Additionally, Deposit Photos offers a referral program.  A member of our Blogging with Purpose Facebook group recommended that we sign up for their email list as they provide discounts and promo codes.  #aware
The most recent place we've found to get stock photographs for under $1 is Canva.  You may design the entire thing and then buy your picture in the end.  The fact that you have 24 hours to edit and modify the image you buy is one of the main reasons we use Canva for stock photographs.
More than 228 million royalty-free stock images, movies, and songs can be found on Shutterstock.  If you want to use a specific quantity of photos, Shutterstock offers affordable options.  This might be a fantastic option if you want to start a podcast or need music for your next vlog.
Another well-known paid stock picture website with amazing quality images is Getty Images.  The "boards" area is one distinctive feature of Getty Images that I appreciate.  Consider it similar to Pinterest.  You may make a board named coffee if you wish to store stock photographs that are exclusively about coffee.  When downloading coffee photos, this stores them all in one location for easy access.
A website that is extremely similar to Getty Images is called iStock.  They provide programs that are adaptable to all budgets.
   ●  Bigstock: All other paid monthly stock picture memberships are remarkably comparable to Bigstock.  The "trending" keywords area is one feature that stands out.  I enjoy seeing the kinds of images that up for broad searches.  To my surprise, the top stock photographs are those that include rather basic keywords like "woman," "happy," and "people."
   ●  Ivory Mix: AMAZING!  I'm in love with Kayla's resource library's stock photographs.  Get over 300 free stock photographs that are ideal for bloggers by subscribing to her email list.  Start downloading as soon as you receive the password via email.  If you truly enjoy her stock images, you might want to join the elite group.  You may get over 2100 high-quality stock photographs and the new monthly photos for less than $10 per month.  What a steal!
   ●  Death to Stock Photos: To begin with, their website looks amazing!  When it comes to their stock images, their procedure runs well.  Signing up as a subscriber is the first step.  Depending on your business, you may make $12 or $21 a year doing this.  After that, you'll gain access to more than 2,500 stock images.  You will get access to a fresh series of pictures every month.  The last step is to download them and include them in your blogs or Pinterest boards.
   ●  Pixi Stock: For bloggers, artists, and female businesses, Alicia at Pixi Stock has produced OUTSTANDING stock pictures.  She provides Canva templates in three different membership tiers!  Additionally, you get access to her Facebook page, where you may participate in her community and receive the most recent information.
Of course, take your own stock photographs if you know how to use a camera.   You won't ever have to be concerned about violating any fair use regulations this way.  Amazon is an excellent place to start if you want a good camera!
Make sure the photos on your website CYA (cover your butt).  Verifying that you have the legal right to use an image you obtain is crucial.  You can post images from the aforementioned websites to your website with confidence.  Give credit where credit is due, if everything else fails.