We’re grateful to the talented photographers, illustrators and creators whose work helps bring our website to life. We value creativity and fair attribution, and we’re pleased to recognise the people and platforms whose work supports what we do.
Where possible, the name and credit of the relevant stock library is included in the alternative text or description of the images used. While our site might not always include images from all of the sites mentioned on this page, you can find a full list of the stock libraries we access below:
Age Without Limits
Age Without Limits is our Centre for Ageing Better’s campaign to challenge ageism for the benefit of all of us as we grow older. Our photos show a more realistic and diverse depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use for free.
https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/
Despora - The Unmistakeables
A collection of free-to-download images of Desi people, which represents this community as it is: modern, diverse and breaking down barriers and boundaries. The image collection features incredible activists, creatives and Desi people shaping what it means to be part of the Despora.
https://www.theunmistakables.com/resources/despora
DisabilityIN
Disability:IN is pleased to offer disability-inclusive stock photography to the public. Through this collection, we are proud to help corporations and content creators depict people with disabilities in the workplace in an authentic and affirming manner.
These photos were taken by Jordan Nicholson, and can be contacted at jordan.n.photo@gmail.com.
https://disabilityin.org/resource/corporate-disability-stock-photography
Disabled and Here
A disability-led effort to provide free & inclusive stock images... celebrating disabled Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC). Disabled And Here is a reclaiming of our depiction, starring disabled BIPOC with different diagnoses (or lack thereof), body sizes/types, sexual orientations, and gender identities. This is disability representation from our own community.
https://affecttheverb.com/disabledandhere/
The Gender Spectrum Collection
Stock photos beyond the binary: the Gender Spectrum Collection is a stock photo library featuring images of trans and non-binary models that go beyond the clichés. This collection aims to help media better represent members of these communities as people not necessarily defined by their gender identities—people with careers, relationships, talents, passions, and home lives.
https://genderspectrum.vice.com/
Nappy
The Nappy photo library is set up to provide beautiful, high-res photos of black and brown people to startups, brands, agencies, and everyone else. Nappy makes it easy for companies to be purposeful about representation in their designs, presentations, and advertisements.
Pixabay
Free stock photos, illustrations, vector graphics, videos, music and sounds effects, shared and enjoyed by one of the largest creator communities in the world.
About CC Licenses
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CC BY
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, so long as attribution is given to the creator. The license allows for commercial use. CC BY includes the following elements:
BY: credit must be given to the creator.
CC BY-SA
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BY: credit must be given to the creator.
SA: Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.
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