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Creative Commons: Finding Images

Stock image of girl holding a bright light bulb in her hands

Source: Adobe Stock

Selected Sites for Images

There are many sites that offer "free" images, however, some uses may not be allowed. For example, some sites forbid redistributing or reselling images on stock or wallpaper websites or platforms, or portraying identifiable people in a negative, offensive, or degrading way. Images also should not be used with identifiable brands to create a misleading association.

Always read the "Terms of Use" and licensing information before downloading images.

Stock photo of woman eating cereal while holding a cell phone

Credit: Viktor Hancek on picjumbo

Video: Understanding Image Usage Rights

Georgia Tech Library. (2022). Understanding image usage rights. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/TQzC5yfinOc?si=C8ic-ccwEPax-HnJ

Images in the Public Domain

Women's Army Corps by NARA / U.S. Department of State, 1945. Creative Commons. 

Historical Photographs and Images

Art in the Public Domain

Design Tips

C.R.A.P. stands for the design principles contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity. These principles should be considered when you are using visual elements in a project. The following websites offer tips and more information about design principles and links to design tools and other resources.