Original Image via Ivory Mix

So, while I think they’re fantastic, I have resisted using stock photography because I prefer to use my own images. But after looking for good stock photo sites I’m amazed at how much beautiful and free feminine stock photography is out there. Looking back, I think I never bothered because I thought all stock photography were cheesy photos of people at a work office with their cheesy grins by the water cooler, or a photo of the wide open road and sun flares, making you wish you could pack everything up and just leave right now.
But nope, there’s hundreds (if not thousands) of absolutely free images you can use for your 3 b’s – blog/business/brand. Some sites don’t require anything at all while others would like you to join their mailing list in exchange for the photos (a small price to pay). Most don’t even require you to tell people where you got the photos from (but don’t you dare go telling people it’s your work). Now while attribution might not be necessary, keep in mind that’s it’s always appreciated.

Check out these 15 sources for gorgeous feminine stock photography to use for your blog, business, or social media. Make sure to thoroughly read their rights of use before posting.

Ivory Mix

Sign up: Yes
Attribution: No
The low down: There’s over 300 photos guys. Seriously, it’s amazing. The majority are landscape orientation. If you don’t sign up for any other site, make it this one.

Rekita Nicole

Sign up: No but you get bonus photo packs if you do
Attribution: Yes
The low down: The site is down for redesign but freebies are still available. Photo packs are both bright and colourful and super soft and femme.

Better Than Stock Photos

Sign up: Yes
Attribution: No, but extra licensing is required for business purposes.
The low down: This is a pay stock photo site, but the free pack when you sign up is too good to pass up.

Pink Pot / Creative Convex

Sign up: Yes
Attribution: No, except must be tagged when used on instagram or other sharing sites
The low down: Pink Pot and Creative Convex are both the creative genius of Chaitra, but each site has its own newsletter/free photo pack when you sign up.

Unsplash

Sign up: No
Attribution: No
The low down: Not all images are super feminine, but you don’t have to do much digging to find some beautiful work.

A Prettier Web

Sign up: Yes
Attribution: No
The low down: When you sign up, you get a pack of 7 stock photos. There are several packs to choose from and you can sign up for each one.

Haute Chocolate

Sign up: Yes
Attribution: No
The low down: A stock photo shop with gorgeous quality.You get a few freebies when you sign up and a couple each month.

Mara Burkes

Sign up: Yes
Attribution: No mention
The low down: After signing up you get a link to a zip file of over 90 stock images. The style is very minimal, crisp, white.

Solopreneur Sidekick

Sign up: No
Attribution: No
The low down: 10 mainly black and white images that’ll make you want to drink coffee.

Other great stock photo sites that seriously deserve your attention:
City Girl Searching | Hello You Designs | Shafaq O | Turquoise and Palm | Wonderfelle | Wonderlass

Don’t see what you want? This Mama Learns has an impressive compilation of over 43 sources to find feminine stock photography. Some links may only have a couple images, but if you’re looking for more resources, head there next. You won’t regret it.