The team at Ethos3 believes deeply in the importance of a strong presentation design. In fact, compelling visuals have the ability to increase information retention by 42% for your audience, which means getting the imagery right is crucial. One key to an engaging design is bold imagery and impactful visuals. Thankfully, gone are the days of photoshoots followed by hours of editing images just to get the perfect photo. Instead, with the click of a button, anyone can access thousands of images in a matter of minutes.
However, with this free flow of information, there is one mistake many presenters make when selecting images for their design: they steal or misuse them. Don’t get me wrong; we have all done it at one point or another, and usually unknowingly as we download an image from Google. But when it comes to a presentation that will be shared with an audience, it is important to get your imagery from the right places. In addition to being legally compliant and respecting the artist’s rights, your images will be of a much higher quality and be more visually appealing.
Here are 4 places where you can find powerful images and impactful visuals to set your next presentation apart.
Unsplash
Unsplash is a free stock photo website that is jam-packed with open source photography. This is a great platform to use if you are looking for an engaging photo to catch your audience’s eye. With over 500,000 images to choose from, Unsplash is a leader in free stock photography, and yes, it really is free!
Canva
Canva is another great stock imagery platform. If you are looking for a platform that offers more than just photos, Canva is a great option for you. Canva offers both a free and paid option. The free option gives you access to its easy-to-use editing platform and the ability to upload your own photos; there’s also access to tons of stock imagery options starting at $1 each. With the paid subscription option, you unlock access to Canva’s library of images, visuals, and templates. Priced at a reasonable $12.95 per month, Canva is a great option if you find yourself designing a lot of presentations.
iStock
iStock is the choice of the Ethos3 team for all of our stock imagery needs. The iStock platform comes with access to not just stock photography but illustrations as well, and you can even access stock video and audio clips. iStock is a versatile platform that works with any budget. Whether you would like to pay monthly or buy single credits, iStock has a price point to meet your needs. Having multiple options for payment allows you to either purchase imagery for a single presentation or for multiples. iStock also ensures the highest quality selections with the option of downloading the appropriate size for your needs, so your visual always looks perfect on screen.
Pexels
Much like Unsplash, Pexels is a great platform for free stock photography. With unique ways to search for photos, as well as freedom to edit and display photography at no cost, Pexels is an easy option for any presenter. You won’t find illustrations or other visuals, but if you are looking for something free and easy to use, Pexels is an awesome place to start.
Effective visuals and a clean design is the perfect complement to a strong narrative and powerful delivery to get your message across. Stop settling for clipart, ripped off photos, and pixelated imagery. Instead, utilize the thousands of images across these platforms to elevate your presentation and wow your audience.
Don’t have time for an elaborate design? We can help! Ethos3 has a team of skilled designers who would love to take your presentation to a new level. Check out our design services today.
