Here you can find free stock photographs for your art. You can use them for manipulations, reference or even for tutorials you're free to use them without restriction.

Rules for submitting:

1. The photographs MUST have been created by YOU.
If you submit images of a person that is not you, you MUST have a signed full release before you can put their image in such a resource.

3. Blurry images as well as very small and grainy pictures will not be accepted.

4. Images that you submit here will be considered public domain.
If you don't want the images to be public domain, but for example use creative commons license, then the wiki or the photos have to be clearly marked as such. (Non-free images will only count as 1/10 of a free images for the photograph badges.)

Users are encouraged to link back to this wiki-page and credit the creator of the things they are using. This is not essential. Other than that it is absolutely free to use these images.

5. Upload your Photographs to Elftown.
The images must be uploaded to Elftown. To upload directly to the wiki you need priv (privilege) 99. Ask by commenting here or on privs and you'll generally get it. Although because Stock Photographers usually uploaded by the bulk it is better to use the "Upload a Folder of Images" feature that is shown on your house.
This feature allows you to upload one, multiple images or zip-files in their original size to a wikipage.
<URL:upload_zip.html>
Once you click this link you can follow the instructions. See also uploading images.

6. Remember to follow the Uploading Art Rules.
If you are unsure, ask one of the Photo Reference Bosses.

How to place your donation:

Post your photo submissions in the Reference Pictures Submissions page for approval by the Photo Reference Bosses. Please write under the images what they are!

Reference Pictures Sections

[#Animals] | [#Backgrounds] | [#Model Stocks] | [#Objects] | [#Plants] | [#Other Images] | [#Weapons]

Animals Amphibian Reference Pictures Armadillo Reference Pictures Bear Reference Pictures Big Cat Reference Pictures Birds Reference Pictures Bison Reference Pictures Cats Reference Pictures Deer Reference Pictures Dogs Reference Pictures Dolphin Reference Pictures Elephant Reference Pictures Ferret Reference Pictures Fish Reference Pictures Fox Reference Pictures Giraffe Reference Pictures Goats, Sheep and Cows Reference Pictures Horse Reference Pictures Insect Reference Pictures Kangaroo Reference Pictures Koala Reference Pictures Meer Kat Reference Pictures Otter Reference Pictures Pig Reference Pictures Prairie Dog Reference Pictures Primate Reference Pictures Rabbits Reference Pictures Raccoon Reference Pictures Reptiles Reference Pictures Rodents Reference Pictures Sloth Reference Pictures Swan Reference Pictures Water Fowl Reference Pictures Wolf Reference Pictures Zebra Reference Pictures See also: - Animal Feet Reference Pictures - Bird Nest Reference Pictures - Pet Food Reference Pictures Backgrounds Autumn Reference Pictures Buildings Reference Pictures Cave Reference Pictures Cityscape Reference Pictures Desert Landscapes Reference Pictures Fog Reference Pictures Forest Landscape Reference Pictures Haunted House Reference Pictures Lakes & Oceans Reference Pictures Landmark Reference Pictures Landscape Reference Pictures Lawn and Garden Reference Pictures Moss and Peat Reference Pictures Mountain & Hill Reference Pictures Nature Reference Pictures Plains Reference Pictures Rain & Floodwater Reference Pictures River Reference Pictures Sky Reference Pictures Stem & Leaf Detail Reference Pictures Sunset/Sunrise Reference Pictures Swamp and Bog Reference Pictures Tropical Landscape Reference Pictures Waterfall Reference Pictures Water Fountain Reference Pictures Waterscapes Reference Pictures Winter/Snow Reference Pictures Model Stocks Ears Reference Pictures Eyes Reference Pictures Feet & Legs Reference Pictures Full Body Reference Pictures Hair Reference Pictures Hands & Arms Reference Pictures Mouth Reference Pictures Nose Reference Pictures Portrait Reference Pictures

Objects Basket Reference Pictures Bench Reference Pictures Bird House Reference Pictures Bird Nest Reference Pictures Bone Reference Pictures Book Reference Pictures Bowls Reference Pictures Chain Reference Pictures Clock Reference Pictures Cloth Reference Pictures Clothes Pins Reference Pictures Computer Reference Pictures Coral & Seashells Reference Pictures Crayon Reference Pictures Cups and Tumblers Reference Pictures Dice Reference Pictures Dolls Reference Pictures Drum Reference Pictures Fan Reference Pictures Feathers Reference Pictures Furniture Reference Pictures Glass Bottle Reference Pictures Guitar Reference Pictures Harp Reference Pictures Holiday Decorations Reference Pictures Jewellery/Jewelry Reference Pictures Keys Reference Pictures Lights Reference Pictures Pen & Pencil Reference Pictures Perfume Bottle Reference Pictures Playdough Reference Pictures Playing Cards Reference Pictures Potpourri Reference Pictures Props Reference Pictures Rusted Objects Reference Pictures Statues Reference Pictures Stone and Rock Reference Pictures Tealight Reference Pictures Tea Pot Reference Pictures Toy Reference Pictures Trunk Reference Pictures Utensils Reference Pictures Violin Reference Pictures Watch Reference Pictures Wire Reference Pictures Wooden Box Reference Pictures Plants Cacti Reference Pictures Flowers Reference Pictures Fungus Reference Pictures Misc Plants Reference Pictures Swamp & Marsh Reference Pictures Trees Reference Pictures Other Images Creation Reference Pictures Fire Reference Pictures Food & Drink Reference Pictures Ice Reference Pictures Mystical Reference Pictures Pet Food Reference Pictures Rainbow Reference Pictures Snow Reference Pictures Texture Reference Pictures Vehicle and Travel Reference Pictures Weapons Bladed Weapons Reference Pictures Blunt Tip Weapons Reference Pictures Firearms Reference Pictures Misc Weapons Reference Pictures

Thanks go to [H3_six] for the wiki idea.

Elftown Photo Reference Marathon - Help us expand the stock photo collection!
Reference Pictures Manipulation Challenge & Reference Pictures Creations
Reference Pictures Links

See also:
Figure Artist Reference
SPADNAA
Elftown Tutorials
Digital Art Resources
Reference Photographers
Reference Pictures Submissions
Photo Reference Bosses