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Where to Find Inexpensive Stock Images

February 2, 2016 by Patricia

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You want fabulous stock images for your website or blog, but don’t want to spend a fortune for them.

I get you.

I have the most profound respect for professional photographers and totally appreciate all the effort that goes into styling and editing images.  However, some of us just don’t have the budget to invest hundreds of dollars for exclusive stock images, much less for custom photography.  (I have to say, though, that if you’re selling a premium product, the best option for you is to get a professional product photographer to style and shoot your products. Or learn to do it yourself.)

So what do we do? We want lovely images but don’t have limitless budgets.  Well, take heart. There are actually inexpensive sources out there that actually look good! I’ve already hand-picked 6 of them, for their fab styling + flawless editing + low pricing.  Most of them do great flat lays, but are not limited to that particular style.

1. White Hart Design Co.

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2. Kate Max Shop

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3. Penny Jane Studios

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4. Diva Gone Domestic

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5. Petrak Veikkola

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6. Rosemary Watson Productions

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7. Don’t Tell Anyone Styled Photography

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8. Citrus and Cinnamon

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If you don’t want to use images that everyone else has, and are willing to invest in custom styled brand and product photography, you might want to try Ashley Cox Photography. I designed her logo and website recently and she’s going to launch it soon!

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks Tagged With: resources, stock images, stock photos

About Patricia

Patricia Alix is the founder and creative director of Fancy Girl Design Studio, a luxury brand and web design studio based in Singapore. She specializes in crafting elevated brand identities and bespoke websites for interior designers and creative female founders who are ready to be seen as the leaders they are. Her mission is simple: to show the world just how good you are.

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