Hey everyone, I recently started writing blogs about fashion and lifestyle. I want to add images to make my blogs look nice, but I asked my tutor about using Pinterest pictures, and he said I shouldn’t. He mentioned there’s a risk of getting copyright claims, which has me worried. I’d love to use images without any legal issues.
Can anyone share websites where I can find good-quality, copyright-free pictures? Thanks in advance!
Try Pixabay, Pexels, or Freepik. You can also search for ‘royalty-free images’ online for more options.
Olives said:
Try Pixabay, Pexels, or Freepik. You can also search for ‘royalty-free images’ online for more options.
Just so you know, ‘royalty-free’ doesn’t mean free. Many images labeled as royalty-free might still cost money to use. What you’re looking for are Public Domain or Creative Commons images. Be sure to read the terms for Creative Commons licenses to avoid issues.
@DanBurn
Yeah, you’re totally right. I just want to keep things safe and simple. Thanks for pointing that out. 
Check out pexels.com or unsplash.com.
You can also try looking at Wikimedia Commons. Lots of free options there.
Dupephotos.com has some good options.
Kabir said:
Dupephotos.com has some good options.
Whoa, thanks! This site looks pretty good. Appreciate it!
Canva has a free image library too. It might be helpful for what you need.
LillyGrace said:
Canva has a free image library too. It might be helpful for what you need.
I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing. I’ll check it out.
If you embed the Pinterest post instead of downloading the image, it should avoid copyright issues. This way, people see the original post on your blog.
CyberCrusader said:
If you embed the Pinterest post instead of downloading the image, it should avoid copyright issues. This way, people see the original post on your blog.
My tutor advised me to avoid Pinterest because one of his other students got into trouble for using it heavily. I want to keep my blog simple and safe since my main focus is learning SEO. Do you know of any other alternatives?
CyberCrusader said:
If you embed the Pinterest post instead of downloading the image, it should avoid copyright issues. This way, people see the original post on your blog.
If you’re using WordPress, you can easily embed Pinterest posts. Just type “/” in the editor, select Pinterest, and paste the post’s link. It’s pretty simple!
@CyberCrusader
Oh cool, I’ll give that a try. Thanks for explaining!
CyberCrusader said:
If you embed the Pinterest post instead of downloading the image, it should avoid copyright issues. This way, people see the original post on your blog.
That’s correct! Embedding Pinterest (or other social media) posts is a safe way to use them legally.
I recommend Pexels and Unsplash.
Why not take your own pictures? Does your phone have a camera?
Reese said:
Why not take your own pictures? Does your phone have a camera?
Yeah, but I can’t take pictures of things I don’t own, like trendy outfits or specific styles for my blog.
Reese said:
Why not take your own pictures? Does your phone have a camera?
You could try creating collage art using old magazines or books. If you photograph or scan your work, it’s usually safe since it’s transformed into something new.
@Reese
Be careful with derivative works. There have been legal cases where the original creator still had rights, even with significant changes. Just something to keep in mind!