Finding the right photo online is much simpler today than ever before. Thanks to Google’s advanced image search, Flickr, and other photo websites–it’s simple to narrow your search to come up with the right photo for use on your website, blog, or other project.
Understanding Rights
Many photos online are subject to copyrights and should not be reused without permission. Using Google advanced image search, however, you can narrow your search to focus only on images that are labeled for reuse. If you are using the image for commercial purposes, be sure to search for commercial reuse, as this is often slightly different. Even if the owner of the photo has given permission for reuse, it is important to credit them when you reuse the image. If you plan to alter the image in any way (such as adjust the colors, crop, or add text), be sure that this is permitted in the reuse and be sure to still give credit.
Image Sizes
Advanced image search also allows you to narrow your search by image size. It is not unusual to find photos online that are simply too small to reuse and image quality will be greatly decreased if you attempt to enlarge it. Search for larger photos, even if you intend to use them smaller. This will ensure a high quality image and a clean appearance. You can always reduce size in an upload or in photo software, but a small photo will be much more difficult to work with.








