Free Photos for Solopreneuers

Where do I find Free Photos?

Tips and Tricks where to find free photos for your SOUL Business
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A picture is worth a thousand words

Images are important to build a brand because they are a powerful tool for communicating values, emotions, and messages. They can help to create a visual identity that resonates with the target audience, making it easier for them to recognize and remember the brand. Images can also evoke emotions and establish a connection with consumers, which can increase brand loyalty and trust. Additionally, in today’s digital age, where attention spans are short, visual content is more easily and quickly consumed than written content, making it an effective way to capture the audience’s attention. 

….but where can you find free photos (if, e.g. budget is tight)?

Here is a list of my favourite free photo sources

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Free unsplash Images

Unsplash is a website that provides free photos in high-quality.

Unsplash’s large and diverse library of images allows you to find unique and relevant visuals that help you stand out and connect with your target audience.

It is cool for small SOUL Brand owners to get images from there because you can use them for various purposes, such as creating marketing materials, social media posts, and website designs, without having to pay for expensive stock photo subscriptions or hiring a professional photographer. 

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Free Pixabay Images

Pixabay is a website that offers over 1 million free photos, illustrations, and vectors. As a solopreneur you can benefit from these free images by using them in your marketing materials, website design, social media posts, and more, without having to pay for expensive stock photos. This can save you time and money, while still allowing you to create professional-looking visuals that can help attract and engage your dream customers. Additionally, Pixabay’s images are licensed under Creative Commons, which means they can be used for commercial purposes without attribution or permission, as long certain conditions are met.

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Free Pexels Images

Pexels is a website that offers a vast collection of free photos in high-quality that can be used for personal or commercial purposes. These free images support your SOUL Identity Brand building by providing you with a cost-effective way to enhance your marketing materials with professional-looking visuals. By incorporating visually appealing images into your brand’s marketing strategy, you can attract and engage your target audience more effectively. Additionally, using high-quality images can help you establish your SOUL Brand Identity and create a more memorable and recognizable brand!

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Free Canva Images

Canva is a graphic design platform that allows you to create various designs such as social media graphics, presentations, posters, and more. It offers a wide range of templates, images, and fonts that you can use for free (or purchase for a small fee). Canva is cool because it is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for anyone to create professional-looking designs. Additionally, it offers a vast library of free images, making it an excellent tool for building a brand.

There are many more free photo sources...

…but I reckon the above are the best ones. I could give you another long list, but experience has shown, that this can easily end in overwhelm. 

Using several different free image sources to search for images to build a brand is not a good idea because it can lead to inconsistencies in the visual identity of the brand. It can also increase the risk of using images that are copyrighted or not of high quality, which can negatively impact the brand’s reputation. Instead, it is recommended to use one or a few reliable sources to ensure consistency and quality of the images used in the branding process.

 

NEVER STEAL IMAGES

Stealing images from the web to build your brand is not recommended for several reasons:

Firstly, it is illegal and violates copyright laws, which can result in legal action and penalties.

Secondly, using images without permission can damage your brand’s reputation and credibility, as it may be seen as unethical and unprofessional.

Additionally, using stolen images can lead to inconsistency in your brand’s visual identity, which can confuse and alienate your audience.

In short, it’s best to use original and licensed images to build a strong and trustworthy brand.

Just a very personal note: I have worked for Getty Images, the biggest stock agency worldwide. Getty Images has a well-running business model behind the unauthorized usage of images. If you „steal“ one of their images they will find out and sue you.

So never ever steal an image form another website
(no, not even Pinterest)!!

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