Free pics offer an affordable way for bloggers to spice up a blog post, capture a reader’s attention and more fully describe a posts main point. While photos and images appear all over the internet, most are not available for reuse and, for those which are, prices can get a little pricey especially for bloggers who publish often. This is why we’re pleased to present an updated list of places where you can find free pics and images today.
Before You Use Free Pics…
While all of these sites offer free pics, some do come with different stipulations. Be sure you read, understand and agree to each site’s terms before using photos. An old blog post by Pat Flynn is one of the best I’ve seen which plainly describes the different types of licenses typically associated with images. If you’re new to blogging or have questions about using free pics, it may help if you read his post first.
Flickr.com (search for an image and filter results by commercial use, modifications, etc.)
Library of Congress’ Flickr Page
As you can see, there are plenty of photographers, websites and publishers who understand the value of a great photo and are willing to share free pics with you on a regular basis. Add this list to your free tools for work at home success and you’re off to a great start for the upcoming year!
Sharing is Caring
Do you have a favorite place for finding free pics? Any questions on how to properly use photos while blogging? How about more useful information about intellectual property that our readers can learn from? The Work at Home Mom Center is all about sharing, networking and learning so please leave us your thoughts on this list, add a few more of your favorites or just drop a little knowledge on us in the space provided below.
