Usually, when I'm looking for reference art or royalty free images I end up using istockphoto.com. However in this case, I decided to swim in the waters of freely available stock art. During this search, I stumbled on a great list of sites to choose from (follow the links for more info). Out of these, the one that fitted my needs -and had the best index- was morgueFile.
Note that none of these sites is as deep as istockphoto.com, but you can't argue with free! Just one recommendation: always look at the license for the image you want to use. Not every illustration or picture is free for commercial use, and if you want to avoid headaches (and lawsuits) down the road for you and your customers, always double check the terms established by the original author.
In my case, I found a great image and a link to a really cool Italian photographer: Clara Natoli. You owe it to yourself to check these free sites on your next project.
Thanks Clara!
About morgueFile:
The idea to build the web's morguefile was conceived by Michael Connors as a college student in 1996. It is currently a collaborative effort between brothers Kevin and Michael Connors who own and maintain the world wide web's morguefile.
This site is dedicated to the Connors family. Dorothy, Dennis and Jean Marie Connors who are deceased. Dennis and Dorothy Connors were special education teachers who devoted their lives to educating children with special needs and behavioral disorders. In utilizing this web site, you help us honor the memory of our parents and sister.
Michael Connors is a multi-media artist at Grey Interactive in NYC. Kevin Connors is a special education teacher and part time photographer living in Clifton, NJ.
The morguefile contains photographs freely contributed by many artists to be used in creative projects by visitors to the site. To acknowledge the artist's accomplishments, we ask that you credit the photographer when possible. Any questions regarding liabilities should be directed to the specific photographer.
Note that none of these sites is as deep as istockphoto.com, but you can't argue with free! Just one recommendation: always look at the license for the image you want to use. Not every illustration or picture is free for commercial use, and if you want to avoid headaches (and lawsuits) down the road for you and your customers, always double check the terms established by the original author.
In my case, I found a great image and a link to a really cool Italian photographer: Clara Natoli. You owe it to yourself to check these free sites on your next project.
Thanks Clara!
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