# Free Stock Photo Resources in the Design Resources for Developers Collection > Discover free stock photo resources like Pexels and Burst within the design-resources-for-developers collection. Access top platforms directly from the README. - Repository: [Brad Traversy/design-resources-for-developers](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers) - Tags: getting-started - Published: 2026-03-04 --- **The design-resources-for-developers repository curates nine free stock photo platforms—including Pexels, Burst by Shopify, and Morguefile—within the README.md file at specific line references.** The *design-resources-for-developers* repository maintained by Brad Traversy serves as a comprehensive index of design assets for developers. This collection aggregates royalty-free image sources into a static markdown table within the central documentation. All entries are directly linkable via line numbers in the [`README.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/README.md) file, allowing developers to verify each resource in its original context. ## Complete List of Free Stock Photo Resources The **"Free Stock Photos"** subsection of [`README.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/README.md) contains curated entries starting at line 403. Each row in the markdown table links directly to the provider’s homepage and specifies the license terms. The following resources are cataloged in the current master branch: - **[Pexels](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L403)** — Free stock photos shared by talented creators at `https://www.pexels.com/` (Line 403) - **[Picspree](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L407)** — Royalty-free images, stock photos, illustrations, and vectors at `https://picspree.com` (Line 407) - **[Burst](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L408)** — Free stock photo collections powered by Shopify at `https://burst.shopify.com/` (Line 408) - **[Morguefile](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L412)** — Over 350,000 free stock photos for commercial use at `https://morguefile.com/` (Line 412) - **[Find A Photo](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L417)** — Multi-site search for free stock images at `https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/findaphoto/` (Line 417) - **[Stockvault](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L418)** — Categorized free stock photos at `http://www.stockvault.net/` (Line 418) - **[Realistic Shots](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L420)** — High-resolution free stock photos at `https://realisticshots.com/` (Line 420) - **[PxHere](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L425)** — Free images and stock photos at `https://pxhere.com/` (Line 425) - **[Free Images](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L431)** — Free for personal and commercial use at `https://www.freeimages.com/` (Line 431) Additionally, the repository cross-references **[Iconscout](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/master/README.md#L267)** at line 267, which provides free icons, illustrations, and stock photos in a single platform. ## Implementing Stock Photos in Your Projects All listed platforms permit direct hotlinking or CDN-based embedding without requiring API keys for basic usage. You can reference images via standard markdown or HTML syntax after selecting the asset from the provider’s site. ### Markdown Embedding Example To embed a Pexels image in documentation or a static site generator: ```markdown ![Sunset over mountains](https://images.pexels.com/photos/417173/pexels-photo-417173.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=750&w=1260) ``` ### HTML Implementation Example For responsive web applications using Burst assets: ```html Foggy forest ``` These snippets demonstrate direct URL referencing, which most providers expose after image selection. While all entries support commercial use, verify each provider’s specific attribution requirements before deploying to production. ## Summary - The **design-resources-for-developers** repository maintains a curated list of free stock photo resources in [`README.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/README.md) at lines 403 through 431. - **Nine primary platforms** are cataloged: Pexels, Picspree, Burst, Morguefile, Find A Photo, Stockvault, Realistic Shots, PxHere, and Free Images. - **Iconscout** (line 267) serves as a supplementary resource combining photos with icons and illustrations. - All resources support commercial use but may require attribution; check individual license terms before publishing. - Images can be embedded directly via markdown or HTML without additional libraries or authentication. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where are the free stock photo resources located in the repository? The resources are located in the [`README.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/README.md) file within the **"Free Stock Photos"** subsection. Specific entries begin at line 403 and continue through line 431, with each platform listed as a markdown table row containing the site name, description, and URL. ### Do these stock photo resources require API keys or authentication? No. According to the repository's curation, all listed platforms—including Pexels, Burst, and Morguefile—allow direct access to their image libraries without mandatory API keys. You can copy the direct CDN URL after selecting an image and embed it immediately using standard HTML or markdown syntax. ### Are these images truly free for commercial use? Yes. The repository specifically curates resources that permit commercial usage. However, licensing terms vary by provider—some require attribution while others operate under CC0 or public domain equivalents. You should review the specific license page on each provider's site before using images in client projects or marketing materials. ### How often is the stock photo list updated? The repository is community-maintained through pull requests to the [`README.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/README.md) file. Brad Traversy and contributors periodically review submissions to add new resources or remove defunct links. Check the commit history of [`README.md`](https://github.com/bradtraversy/design-resources-for-developers/blob/main/README.md) to see the most recent curation updates and additions to the free stock photo section.