stock-photos

Stock Photo and Illustration Sites

NAME
DESCRIPTION
COST
123rfDecent collection of photos and some illustrations. Some images are unusual.Buy credits to purchase images or subscribe. They also provide images that can be downloaded for a limited window of time. Registration is required.
AnimationFactory Large collection (over 500,000 according to the site) of animated clipart and motion designs. Can be used in PowerPoint, video, Flash and websites.Various membership plans.
4FreePhotosImages are offered by the photographer as public domain, but read the fine print. To save images, click the little disk icon.Free
Big Stock PhotoDecent selection of low-cost photos and abstract/conceptual graphics.Sign up and buy credits. Then buy photos through the credit system.
Caricature KingAn artist caricature site that offers celebrity caricatures.Free for non-commercial use. Must include the site url (which is on the drawing)
Clipart.comLarge collection of stock clipart, some photos and vector illustrations.Subscribe by the week, month or year to download all the clipart you need.
crestock.comGood selection of photos, illustrations and icons.Buy single images or download 20 a day with a subscription.
Custom Medical Stock PhotosThis looks like a good selection of medically-oriented photos.Must login or register to get pricing of individual photos.
DreamstimeThis site has a free area of downloadable stock photos.Free
eLearning ArtCharacter packs of the same model (or illustration, animation) in many different poses. Also packs of workplace backgrounds.Buy by the pack.
Every Stock PhotoSearch engine for free photos. See the license for specific photos.Free
FotoliaStock image site with photos, illustrations and videos.Buy credits to purchase images.
Flickr CommonsStarted by Flickr and the US Library of Congress, the site was created to increase access to publicly-held photography collections.Free. Institutions who participate agree to a "no known copyright restrictions" on the content they share.
FreeFotoDecent selection of stock photos within some categories.Free with a required link back and attribution.
free ditigal photosGood collection of photos and many categories. The lower resolution photo of a set is free.Free with an attribution to freedigitalphotos.net.
Health Education Assets Library (HEAL)A digital repository of 22,000 medical education resources, including medical illustrations, animations and photos.Free with registration.
iCLIPART.com Clipart images, photos, objects, web graphics (buttons, etc.), sounds and fonts.Subscription by the week, month, 3 months or year.
ImageafterA fairly unusual collection of photos in a broad range of categories.Free
istockphotoThe original member-generated stock photo and illustration site with a good selection of photos, illustrations, flash, video and audio. Buy credits in bundles to purchase individual items or subscribe. Plans are for 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.
Graphic RiverInexpensive design elements, such as backgrounds, flourishes and illustrations.Pay by the graphic.
Microsoft Office OnlineYes. Free photos and clip art from Microsoft.Free
MorguefileOne of the few free photo sites that is clean and easy to use.Free
OpenphotoA decent photo collection with some unusual categories, like Color and Shapes.Free with attribution requirements for some (giving credit to the photographer).
Photos.comPopular subscription stock photo site with a good collection of professional photos. They now have illustrations too.Subscription service (individual photos are expensive).
Public Domain Pictures.netThis collection is best to use for objects, nature and illustrations as the models and products do not have a release.Free but there are no releases by the models, products or logos.
Public-Domain Photos.comThe site states it has 5,000 public domain photos and 8,000 clipart objects all in the public domain. Free but there are no releases by the models, products or logos.
Russell Knightly MediaScientific and medical illustration and animation.Varied pricing packages.
shutterstockPossibly the largest stock image site around. Great selection.Purchase through various subscription plans.
stock.xchngA photo exchange site where users can download photos for free.Free with long registration
StockvaultAnother easy to use free photo site with a decent collection of stock. Free, though low-cost photos from Dreamstime are listed at the top of the page.
US Government Photos and ImagesThis page gives you links to the public domain image libraries of different government agencies and departments.Free. Although most are probably public domain, they strongly recommend users thoroughly read the disclaimers on each site before use.
USAID in Sub-saharan Africa Photo ResourcesPhotos taken by USAID staff and development partners.Free for non-commercial and educational purposes only.
Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons is a media file repository making available public domain and freely-licensed educational media content.Free as long as the source and authors are credited and as long as users release their copies/improvements under the same rules. See the license conditions for each media file.

Other Resources:
Storyboard Depot (free storyboard templates)
Instructional Design Programs (US)
Image Editing and Optimization Tools (mostly online)
Icon Collections