Images found on platforms like Google and social media may be subject to copyright restrictions and require permission from the owner to use. Paid resources like iStock offer stock imagery that can be used with a license purchase. Creative Commons provides a way for creators to share their work freely under certain conditions, while Imagebase and sites like Flickr contain collections of freely usable photos under various Creative Commons licenses. Mobile devices now offer high quality cameras that can substitute for bulkier SLR equipment in many cases. Additional lenses like the Olloclip expand smartphone photographic capabilities. Permission and licensing should always be considered when using images found online.
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