Free Fotos

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www.usa.gov/Topics/Graphics.shtml has links to many free photo sources.

Most, but not all, of the photos are "public domain" and may be used without payment. Some are not supposed to be used for commercial purposes, so read the notes carefully. In some cases, you are supposed to indicate the source of the photo.



The photo of Albert Einstein is a freebie from the Library of Congress. It was taken in 1947 by Oren Jack Turner but the copyright was not renewed, so I was able to use it without payment. The helicopter photo is a freebie from the U. S. Coast Guard. It was taken by Petty Office 2nd Class Henry G. Dunphy.



Many major corporations (such as Apple) and institutions provide online photos of executives and products, but read and obey the conditions for use.



WARNING: Paid-for or free stock photos are not yours exclusively. There is nothing to stop someone else from using the same photo. Before you purchase a photo that you think is perfect for your book's cover, check to make sure that someone else did not already use the photo for another book cover in the same field.

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WARNING: Clip art photos, illustrations and cartoons are ubiquitous; but be aware that most clip art on CD-ROMs or websites is not supposed to be used for commercial purposes -- like books.