Where does a graphic designer get their images?

Question

My friend makes invitations and the images she finds are fantastic. She finds lots of loops and swirls to put on the edges of the cards, silouette like pictures, etc. Is there software for these types of images? I wouldn't say it's clipart, but something similar.

Answer 1

Many graphic designers CAN create their own using software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, but since creating just one image can take hours, designers often use a stock photography/illustration source, such as istockphoto.com. I like istockphoto.com because it is affordable (stock art can get very expensive) and the images are quality. You can also purchase CDs with photos/art and build your own library. However, once you get these images, you still ought to have Illustrator and Photoshop so you can manipulate them.

Answer 2

Most graphic designers create their own. That's the basis of their job. If you are familiar with the Adobe CS programs then it's pretty easy.
You can buy stock image software too. Lots of print shops use it. Not sure how much it would cost...

Answer 3

My graphic designer creates his own images. He's a fantastic artist!

Answer 4

If you want to be a good designer, you must be able to to create your own images. creating your own image shows you're resourceful and able to to make things work with limitation. but I do know designers that work for a large movie studio and they usually get their photos from stock photography site.

Answer 5

If you are really intrested in make graphic works , at first must know the graphic softwares very good , and you should know the symbols for each subject , then you can create very nice works , but it needs training and perseverance .
for example if you have only one simple picture and you be expert in photoshop , you can make many different artworks .
your friend must have a good experience in this job !
good luck my friend

Answer 6

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