In this video I break down how I find good quality stock photography when I’m building websites and doing commercial work where you actually need the rights to use the images. The reality is the common options aren’t great for small creators and agencies: Getty is insanely expensive, and Shutterstock/Adobe Stock can still feel pricey or push you into subscriptions. On the other side, free sites like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay can be fine for prototypes and portfolio work, but the relevancy, variety, and quality can be hit-and-miss—especially when you need something very specific. I then focus on Depositphotos as a more practical “premium” option, especially with the AppSumo deal I link in the description. I show the search experience using the same query (“woman with salad”) and how much better the results are, plus the filters for things like number of people, ethnicity, and age—this matters when you’re trying to match a target demographic. I also cover the extra tools inside Depositphotos like the AI generator, upscaler, background remover, reverse image search, and the logo maker. My takeaway: one great, high-resolution hero image can be the difference between an average website and a really polished one, and this deal is a solid way to get there on a smaller budget.