Ever wish you knew what would look magnificently grand should you venture out and use stock photos?
Well then!
has some interesting takes on this, including:
Find stock photos that don’t look like stock photos (no more women who laugh while eating salad!)
Set aside a budget for stock photo ads (I personally prefer manipulating my own choices from the free images at sites like
Choose an image that is contextually relevant to your message (well, ummm, duh)
and more!
Want other creative ways to use stock photos? Consider:
www.stockphotosecrets.com/questions-answers/using-stock-photos-for-video.html
applecartlane.com/stock-photos-for-bloggers/
writingcooperative.com/44-sites-where-you-can-get-fabulous-free-photos-86838e545a2c
Your takeaway?
Stock photos don’t have to be used ‘as is’…
You can give wings to your imagination with them, as your content needs.
Enjoy!
