Free Stock Photo Sites for Your Blog

[caption id="attachment_13015" align="alignright"]Image from thewritelife.com[/caption]When it comes to content for a blog, it is always better to have an eye-catching image related to the post to grab the readers attention. However, unless you use your own photos, it can be difficult to find images that are free to use that also fir your blogs niche. These are four of the best websites to find free stock images targeted toward a specific niche or category.

, writer for The Write Life, shares sites for free stock photos.

It’s no secret that for today’s bloggers, there’s many websites offering .

While lots of these websites are wonderful, the sheer volume of images available on them can be overwhelming to mine through. These sites tend to be generalists, offering a smaller number of photos across a broader range of categories. If you’re looking for something unique, specific or offbeat, you might end up searching multiple sites to find that one perfect image you need.

Luckily, there are a handful of free stock photo websites targeted toward a specific niche or category. If your blog caters to foodies, history buffs or creative freelancers/marketers, it might be worth checking out one of the websites below.

Note: Each website has its own licensing rules; check before downloading and using any photos. Also, different rules may apply if you want to change an image or use it commercially. You’ll also need to verify whether any of the photos you select require attribution.

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Gratisography is a great place to find free, high-resolution images that are quirky, offbeat, and just plain fun.

All images are taken by visual artist Ryan McGuire, with new pictures added weekly. Images can be used for personal or commercial use, and no attribution is required.

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