With photography at an all-time high in terms of photo and video quality, the need for quality photos has remained significant for all kinds of interests. The real essence of pictures is to help in the creation of memories, however, there are certain pictures that people can relate to and create art with. We are all artists on various levels of the scale (one which was set by an unknown “consensus”; funny yeah?). With various amazing templates, everyone can channel the inner artistry in them.

You do not need to purchase pictures or use original pictures for templates. There is a wide range of options that provide amazing photos and videos for users. In this article, I will take you through a number of amazing options where you can get an amazing collection of all kinds of photos.

PEXELS

With a collection of amazing photos and the option to upload, users can explore a world of great pictures. I came across a lot of great images with important messages. This is a great option because it has it allows users to upload great pictures that other people can use.

The license for Pexel is as simple as you can imagine. The site allows all photos to be used for commercial and non-commercial use. Although acknowledgement is appreciated, it is not always required or necessary. The site also allows users to creatively edit the photos as they see fit. The site understands the need for individuals to express their stories with amazing pictures. This is why the site allows users to use their photos on websites, blogs, as well as, apps. Pictures from Pexels can also be used for brand promotion and marketing campaigns.

Pexels allows a lot of things but there are limits to the kind of things that are allowed. Some of these restrictions include;

-        That the identifiable people in pictures from the Pexel site should not be seen in the bad light.  

-        The people on the images should not be implied to endorse your product if they do not.

-        It is also wrong to redistribute or sell the photos from the Pexel site; however, you can make great templates with them.

As long as you respect the hard work that contributors go through to make quality images and act accordingly then you would be alright on the Pexel site.   

ALBUMARIUM

With more than 20 categories for users to select from, Albumarium is a great place to get quality stock photos for your templates. Some categories include; Nature, people, babies, Animals, Africa, Architecture, and women, to name a few. Users can like their favourite pictures and subsequently, the site sorts the pictures from most liked pictures downwards.

The site is regularly restocked with great pictures under each category and it is another available option for users to pick their templates from.

GRATISOGRAPHY

Looking for free, quirky and creative photos? Look no further than Gratisography for a collection of the quirkiest photos. There are numerous high-resolution pictures to choose from. Users have access to the most unusual photos that you are not likely to find anywhere else. The pictures on the site are free from copyright restrictions. Pictures are divided into various categories for easy searching and reference.

Gratisography also gives users the option of email alerts for updates about their favourite categories of pictures.   

NEW OLD STOCK

In a world where we are all fascinated by colourful pictures about today's places, there are some sites that defy the status quo (for good reasons). New old stock is a great example and the site provides users with a wide range of classical images from times past. Therefore, if you are interested in capturing everyday events, as well as, significant events from times past then this site is a great option.

The site is said to be free from “any known copyright restrictions”. The simple goal for "new old stock" is the recapturing of man's history. The site also offers perfect vintage photo collections in email updates for users that subscribe.

HIGHRESOLUTION.PHOTOGRAPHY

For free images, mockups, templates, graphics, icons, and much more high-resolution photography is the right site. The photos on the site are curated from several award-winning photographers who often generously released their photos for general use. User activities on the site are monitored with the use of the CC (creative commons) license.

The license states that users can share, copy, and redistribute the material in any format (this includes commercial use). However, attribution is necessary for users who decide to use pictures from this site. In case of any changes to the photo, it may not be redistributed for any reasons. These restrictions show the calibre of photographers that work with high-resolution photography.

PHOTO PIN

Photo Pin is a haven for bloggers who wish to add unique pictures to their blog posts. Pictures can serve as a powerful tool and Photopin gives an endless array of amazing pictures from which users can choose. Search and click on specific photos across an endless array of categories. It uses the Flickr API (the brand isn’t associated with Flickr in any other way).

SPLITSHARE

This site has a great collection of stock photos for commercial use. There are more than 1000 pictures under various interesting categories from photography, things, lifestyle, nature, and many more. The site covers pictures of the most amazing places, people, events, things, lifestyle trends, and many more fascinating things.

Ready to use graphics, photos, and themes have been made readily available for a ridiculously low price.

Round Up…

In this article, we have been able to take a lot at a number of options when it comes to selecting the best templates with which you want to express your thoughts and feelings. Many of these options are absolutely free and they offer premium quality content for users with little restrictions.

The art of expressing individual or collective thoughts and feelings just got better. With amazing templates and specific kinds of pictures, users can rest assured that their photo/video template needs will be satisfied.