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Types of Creative Commons licenses
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Where to find creative commons images
Here are a few of our favourite sites for searching for Creative Commons images:
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Other options for sourcing royalty-free images for WMS sites
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- If you have a photography budget, you might also consider hiring a freelance photographer to take custom images for your site. Contact Web Services to request a list recommended photographers.
