Pixabay : Offers a wide variety of photos, vectors, and illustrations. Pexels : Features high-quality photos and free stock videos. 2. Understanding Licenses

Depending on your budget, you can source images from three main types of platforms:

Shutterstock : One of the largest libraries with over 700 million assets.

Most sites offer subscriptions (best for high volume) or credit packs (best for occasional one-off purchases).

You pay based on specific usage (e.g., duration, geographic region, or number of views). It can offer exclusivity , ensuring your competitors don't use the same image.