Where do I get images?

[Southern Chick]

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]

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

 

[Fireproofgfx]

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

 

[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.

 

[Nathan Joshua]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[reverseengineer]

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.