Where do I get images?

Southern Chick · 04-09-2012, 08:34 PM

Hi all

I'm just about to start up as a freelance web designer in the UK, can anyone tell me the best places to obtain images for use on my clients sites or is it always best to ask clients to supply their own images? The last thing I want to do is break any copyright laws!

Thanks

grandestkind · 04-10-2012, 01:02 AM

You can check out Flickr. You can simply tweak your search by filtering them through it's advanced search feature.

Fireproofgfx · 04-10-2012, 03:50 AM

Stock exchange with its database of Free stocks that you can use. http://sxc.hu/

purity · 04-11-2012, 11:20 PM

Content is the responsibility of the client, or an add-on charge. Remember putting something on the web is equivalent to publishing, and the client is legally responsible for every image and sentence that goes on a site. Be sure to add that in your contracts to legally insulate yourself.

Nathan Joshua · 04-12-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by purity

Content is the responsibility of the client, or an add-on charge. Remember putting something on the web is equivalent to publishing, and the client is legally responsible for every image and sentence that goes on a site. Be sure to add that in your contracts to legally insulate yourself.

This is exactly why I use Shutter stock, quite cheap for what you get.

If you're going to charge your customers per image, make sure you tell them before you make the website. A lot of clients are put off by hidden costs later.

Edge · 04-12-2012, 07:37 AM

istockphoto.com has some pretty decent photos. However, do remember that client might be surprised to find their photos also appearing on other websites.

Southern Chick · 04-12-2012, 10:00 AM

Thankyou all so much for your responses, you've been a great help

Any further comments or suggestions would also be greatly appreciated, thanks again guys

**PixelPusher** · 04-12-2012, 03:42 PM

getty images is also an option. I prefer istock though.

reverseengineer · 04-13-2012, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireproofgfx

Stock exchange with its database of Free stocks that you can use. http://sxc.hu/

I agree with Fireproof. Best place for good stock photos.

04-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#1
Southern Chick New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 6	Where do I get images? Hi all I'm just about to start up as a freelance web designer in the UK, can anyone tell me the best places to obtain images for use on my clients sites or is it always best to ask clients to supply their own images? The last thing I want to do is break any copyright laws! Thanks Last edited by Southern Chick; 04-09-2012 at 08:52 PM.

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grandestkind Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 24	You can check out Flickr. You can simply tweak your search by filtering them through it's advanced search feature. Southern Chick likes this. __________________ Graphics Design In Los Angeles Color Correction

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Fireproofgfx Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WAshington Posts: 151	Stock exchange with its database of Free stocks that you can use. http://sxc.hu/ Southern Chick and CaldwellYSR like this.

04-11-2012, 11:20 PM	#4
purity New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	Content is the responsibility of the client, or an add-on charge. Remember putting something on the web is equivalent to publishing, and the client is legally responsible for every image and sentence that goes on a site. Be sure to add that in your contracts to legally insulate yourself. Southern Chick and Nathan Joshua like this.

04-12-2012, 07:37 AM	#6
Edge Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 329	istockphoto.com has some pretty decent photos. However, do remember that client might be surprised to find their photos also appearing on other websites. Southern Chick likes this. __________________ EdgeThreeSixty Ltd Drupal Developers \| Umbraco Developers

04-12-2012, 10:00 AM	#7
Southern Chick New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 6	Thankyou all so much for your responses, you've been a great help Any further comments or suggestions would also be greatly appreciated, thanks again guys

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PixelPusher Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 1,092	getty images is also an option. I prefer istock though. Southern Chick likes this. __________________ John Darling Graphic / Web Designer / Front-end Developer SmarterTools Inc. (877) 357-6278 www.smartertools.com jsdarling.com

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