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xxhaylzxx

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I am in the process of sorting out what i want on my introductory leaflet for my new business. I have some writing but i am unsure of where to get pictures to use on this. Do u have to buy them etc.
Many thanks
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Unless you've taken the pictures yourself then yes.

In the vast majority of cases you'd have to purchase pictures from places such as Istock photo.

Please don't be tempted to pluck pictures from the web- for two reasons.

Firstly- they probably wont be usable anyway (images on the web are usually 72dpi and for print they would need to be 300dpi) and more importantly, as people have mentioned on a few other threads- its illegal and its very possible you'll get collared for it with a big bill.

However, if you're on a budget you don't have to use photos, if you've got a decent designer (or you're doing it yourself) an excellent result can be achieved with clever use of colours, text and graphics alone.
 
Long ago I was told that many pro Graphic Designers use Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos

I've never been stumped in looking for the right pic - you can buy the resolution you need and it's not loony prices for print and web versions.

Happy hunting!
 
Thank you i have looked on there and im impressed.
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You can also try your suppliers as some of them will let you use their brand images on your leaflets, if you use or are trained in their systems/products.
 
Thats a good idea thanks. Also just thinking are the images on istock 300dpi? or how do i check that they are?
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Ok- I'll let you into a designers secret......

This site stock.xchng - the leading free stock photography site - the pictures are free, so the price is right!

The quality is mixed- but there are some gems hidden away in there- so if you're patient you can sometimes find something you're looking for. The pictures are the top are "premium" and you need to pay for them...but the pictures below that are free.
 
Thats a good idea thanks. Also just thinking are the images on istock 300dpi? or how do i check that they are?
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It will give you the option of choosing a size and a resolution.
 
aha i have found the options for size and resolution. thanks for all the help much appreciated.
 

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