Today I’m sharing a selection of free environmental stock photos from our gallery. The environment is everything around us as we all live in our own environment, interacting with livin… Read More

If you came here looking for free red stock photos, you’re in the right place. Often we need a photo to fit a certain color to match an existing design or color scheme. Colors have dif… Read More

Hey guys, today I have a large set of free abstract crystal textures from the East part of Iceland. This type of crystal is called Quartz and is a mineral made out of silicon and oxygen. Wit… Read More

With summer coming to an end in my part of the world, the autumn is setting in with it’s lovely colors, falling leaves and colder temperatures. This is the time to pick up your camera… Read More

Today I have an exclusive set of 5 free volcanic rock textures created from Icelandic rock formation textures. The rock formations are from a place called Hellnar, located at Snæfellsn… Read More

Computers, tablets and smartphones have become integrated into most of our lives in the recent years. We use them in our workplaces, schools and as entertainment at home. Free computer stock… Read More

Today I’m sharing with you a new set of monochrome grunge wall textures from an old and abandoned farmhouse. I came upon this decaying building last summer while I was travelling aroun… Read More

The mystique of chanted forest and dark woods have always intrigued man’s imagination through the ages. Being the dominant terrestrial ecosystem on planet Earth, forests make up for 75… Read More

Summer is the time when most of us choose to travel to interesting places, whether if it’s to get tan or discover new places. If you keep a travel diary, run a travel blog or a travel… Read More

This week I have an interesting set of icelandic volcanic rock surface. These free pink stone textures are the result of me experimenting with Lightroom presets. I wanted to create something… Read More

Hey guys, today I have a set of free dark leaf textures from my own backyard. These are perfect as backgrounds to create natural and organic designs and include a lot of details. In post-pro… Read More

Food photography can be fun and challenging at the same time. Who of us hasn’t snapped a photo of a really great looking plate of food. But the fact is that taking really well lid and… Read More

Today I have a dark and gloomy set of free black stone textures from an old and cracked concrete wall. There is no shortage of beaten down walls here in my town, especially down by the sea… Read More

Photographers have always been experimenting with exposure to create unusual and eye-catching images. A multiple exposure is the superimposition of two or more exposures to create a single i… Read More

Hey guys, today I have a new set of some really nice metal and concrete textures that I shot of an old building down by the harbor. It’s an old fishing factory in the town of Sandger&e&hell…Read More

Yoga has become one of the most popular workout regime in the recent years for those looking to gain strength and flexibility. It’s the fitness of choice and a way of life for many as… Read More

Today I have a really nice set of free grunge rusted wall textures that I shot of an old wall down by the sea. I posted another set from the same place last month, you can check it out here… Read More

Interior design applies similar aesthetics as graphic design in regards to color schemes, negative space and other principles. Free interior stock photos can be very useful when you need to… Read More

Hey guys, today I have a gloomy set of free dark grunge wall textures from an old building down by the sea here in Iceland. With its walls hammered by the elements all year around chipping a… Read More

If you’re a designer you’ve probably used paper textures in your design work before. They are a wonderful resource that you can use to overlay photographs, create vintage backgro… Read More

Today I have a set of really nice and grungy volcanic stone textures from Iceland. We have these large cliffs by the sea in my hometown where the walls have been crumbling for decades, expos… Read More

Returning back from a short visit to Norway has inspired me to select some beautiful floral images for this post. The summer in Norway has really kicked in with plenty of sun and greenery, i… Read More

In this post I have selected 20 impressive free black & white stock photos from our gallery that you can use for your next project. Black and white photography, also known as Monochrome… Read More

Today I have a really nice set of free rust and concrete textures from an old stone wall down by the sea. The textures are dark and gloomy with a lot of details and rust bleeding from the ca… Read More

With high-quality digital cameras now in widespread, it is quite easy to get into photography inexpensively. A snapshot here a shot there and voila! You’re good to go. However, though… Read More

I’m starting this week with a nice set of free subtle grunge textures, perfect to use as overlays to add a worn and vintage effect to your designs and photos. Adding textures like this… Read More

Space has fascinated human beings since the early ages and with space telescopes like Hubble and Chandra, astronomy was revolutionized. These telescopes provided stunning images of countless… Read More

Today I have a new set of yellow grunge concrete textures from an old building down by the sea in a town close by. The old and weathered walls of this building have some leftovers of peeled… Read More

With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd. I decided to round up a good selection of free organic backgrounds that you can use for the occasion. Our Organic background images mainly consist of… Read More

Today I have a brand new set of free rotten wood textures that I shot this weekend. These images are from an old driftwood that I walked upon by the sea. The wood has been rotting away for y… Read More

For many of us tax day is coming up in April. It’s the day of the year when individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it. Well, we… Read More

A vast variety of tools exist for the professional photographer who wants to develop his or her craft. Free online image editors abound, for everything from easy Lightroom presets to unique… Read More

Hey guys! Today I have a set of free dead coral textures from Iceland that probably washed ashore many years ago and is now displayed at a rock and mineral museum in the east part of the isl… Read More

Easter is a Christian and cultural festival to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. With the Easter feast coming up next week, there’s a lot you can do design-wise to spruce up your we… Read More

Whether you’re a designer or a photographer, or maybe both, Photoshop freebies can always come to good use. Using overlay effects will make your photographs pop and change the nature a… Read More

This week I have another one of those interesting texture sets that look like something else. I’ve been testing some of the Lightroom Mega Bundle Presets from PhotoWoah and I must say… Read More

There’s nothing more tasty than a fresh fruit along with your breakfast or as a snack in between meals or after training. Through the ages, humans and animals have formed a symbiotic r… Read More

If you have shot a wedding before you’ll know that the post-editing of the photos is really the most time consuming aspect of the job. You can easily spend days going through hundreds… Read More

Today I have a new set of 10 abstract textures that look like surfaces from alien planets. These Free Alien Rock Textures are from icelandic rocks such as jasper and quartz. I did apply some… Read More

If you have been using stock photos for some time you know that your typical healthcare stock photos are often generic and lacking authenticity. It’s often hard to find real life image… Read More

I have posted a few interesting crystal textures in the past and today’s post is no different. These free grayscale crystal textures are from natural quartz stones found in the east pa… Read More

The annual Valentine’s Day is coming up, it’s the day of the year where millions of couples around the world celebrate romantic love with gifts and candy. It’s a popular da… Read More

Free Vector Patterns are really useful for designers as they allow them to create seamless backgrounds and add them as textures to their designs. A seamless pattern can be placed side-by-sid… Read More

Wooden textures are always useful for backgrounds and overlays and they just look so cool when done right. Today I have a set of 8 free worn wood textures that I shot of an old footbridge in… Read More

Domestic dogs are known as man’s best friend. Their long association with the human species has made them uniquely attuned to human behavior. Modern dogs are bred in many shapes, sizes… Read More

Businesses are always in need for fresh graphics and smart illustrations to get their message across to their customers. The demand for free business illustrations, vectors and graphics has… Read More

Let’s start the year with a set of textures from the ancient Icelandic fishing village, Hellnar. It’s located in the area of Snæfellsnes Peninsula which has a lot of great… Read More

January is the time when most people decide to start fresh and join a gym, a yoga studio or hit the public park. For the regular gym goers, January is the most dreaded month of the year when… Read More

If you’ve ever been to Iceland you know the first impression you get when you get out of the airport, “where the heck am I?” And on your drive to the capital, a moon like l… Read More

If you’re looking for Free Christmas Stock Photos you are in the right place. We know that it can be frustrating looking for the right photo for the “insert project here” t… Read More

Hey guys, today’s textures can’t be more fitting to the freezing cold we are having here in Iceland at the moment. I have a set of ten free icy rock textures from minerals such a… Read More

Colors are very important in design and can set the mood for the message you are trying to convey. Colors can make you happy, sad and everything in between, but most of the time it’s a… Read More

Rock textures are always fun to play with when designing graphics or creating cool backgrounds. I use textures like this a lot when I’m creating website & slider backgrounds as wel… Read More

It’s been awhile since I posted new textures, but don’t worry because today I have a brand new pack of 12 free black grunge wood textures. The textures are black and gloomy, perf… Read More

Abstract background images are a highly useful element in both graphic- and webdesign. You can use them to make your design come alive, add modern style to your images and add an interesting… Read More

Technology and science in photography are indeed a popular subject for both the professional and hobby photographer. The popularity of free technology stock photos is as high as ever with a… Read More

Winter is coming! Well, at least here in Iceland it’s getting colder by the day and we’ve already had some snow and freezing temperatures. With that in mind it’s very appro… Read More

Hey guys & girls, today I have a new set of some really nice free earthly stone textures from Iceland. I shot these last summer when driving around the island, looking for something inte… Read More

With only a few days until Halloween I’ve collected a set of 30 free spooky stock photos from our gallery that might come in handy. Haunted houses, abandoned buildings and dark corrido… Read More

Hello guys and girls, today I have a new set of free golden rock textures from my private collection. In case you are wondering, it’s not actual gold. But the yellow color reminded me… Read More

With Halloween around the corner I thought it was appropriate to hand pick a selection of free grunge backgrounds from our texture gallery. With over 11.000 textures in our gallery, there is… Read More

Today I have a real treat for you. I’ve created a set of high quality free alien surface textures that includes abstract rock surface with vivid green, brown and yellow colors. The sto… Read More

Today I have a new set of really interesting free iced stone textures from Iceland’s biggest stone collection. These are really something else, some even look like a gaping mouth with… Read More

Having a steady job and responsibilities whether it’s at a workplace or at home is what gives us purpose in life and something to occupy our time. In this post I’ve hand picked 3… Read More

With Halloween only about a month away it’s time to get cracking on those invitations, posters and flyers. Also, don’t forget to find great free Halloween stock photos for the we… Read More

Today I’m sharing with you a new set of free purple stone textures from east Iceland that I shot this summer. The textures are vivid and abstract with some grunge elements that makes t… Read More

In this post I have selected 30 free concept stock photos from our gallery to show you how brilliant these images can be. In case you are not familiar with this genre of photography, here&rs&hell…Read More

Hi there! Today I’m sharing with you a mix of free grunge stone textures that I shot this summer on my trip around Iceland. They come from various rocks, stones and minerals that I pho… Read More

I love the smell of newly brewed coffee in the morning, it’s what makes my day. If you are anything like me you get a little kick out of looking at quality photographs of coffee. Yes… Read More

Today I have a brand new set of free natural quartz textures from Iceland’s largest stone collection. Quartz is a mineral made out of silicon and oxygen. With many varieties of quartz… Read More

Most bloggers, photographers and designers have needed images of money at some point in their carrier, and as you might know there’s plenty of really nice free money stock photos onlin… Read More

Abstract photography and design may seem like a one big mess to the untrained eye, but is in fact often a masterfully crafted mix of colors, shapes and textures. As these free abstract stock… Read More

Hello guys, today I have something unique to share with you, namely a set of 6 free scolecite textures. A scolecite is a mineral found in only few places around the world, one of them being… Read More

Capturing water can be a tricky thing to master, but with the right setup it’s not that hard. For close-ups a good natural light source and a macro lens will do the trick. And you can… Read More

Creating eye-catching and awesome landscape photos is not an easy thing to master. Yet so many photographers dish out mind-blowing images for us to enjoy and be inspired by. In this post I h… Read More

Hey guys, today I have a brand new set of 5 high quality black and white rock textures filled with great details and contrast. The textures are around 10Mb each and I shot them with my 100mm… Read More

Everybody loves flowers and now when the summer is over our photographers are submitting beautiful photos of flowers in bloom, red roses, vivid tulips and other colorful flora. We have thous… Read More

Today I have a brand new set of colorful stone textures from my trip to Iceland’s biggest stone collection at Stodvarfjordur. This set consists of five images of a eye-catching stone c… Read More

A few weeks ago I went travelling around Iceland and made a stop at the islands biggest rock collection at the small town of Stodvarfjordur. It’s called Petra’s Stone Collection… Read More

Hey guys, today I’ve uploaded a new set of lava textures from my recent trip to Reykjanes Peninsula, the same area which I posted lava rock textures from couple of weeks ago. This area… Read More

Today’s set of textures are from a place called Hellnar located at Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West-Iceland. It’s a magical place with the breathtaking beauty of Snæfell… Read More

Living in Iceland I’m lucky enough to have vast lava fields only a few minutes drive from home. Last night we had clear skies and the sun had been shining all day. The plan was to driv… Read More

Having a multi-tasked life is really a joy. I love doing photography, and luckily I’ve stumbled into the highroad of being a photography writer. Not all my images are suited for some… Read More

Today I’m sharing a set of 6 free green bush textures that I shot of the shrubs in my own backyard. Tree textures are really interesting with a lot of great details in the branches and… Read More

Food photography is very popular and the demand for free food stock photos has never been higher. Photographing food can be very tricky for beginners as ingredients, lighting and camera angl… Read More

Today I have a new set of high quality Rusty Metal Textures that would look good on any screen or piece of paper. With texture backgrounds like this, you can add text and other graphics on t… Read More

Hi there, today I’ve prepared a set of blue/turquoise corrugated metal sheet textures from an old shed I walked upon in one of my previous texture walks. Metal sheets used to be very c… Read More

Summer is the season of colors, warmth and holidays with sunny beaches and cold cocktails. Trees, plants and flowers come to life, and the smell in the air changes to a fresh scent of floral… Read More

Subtle Grunge Concrete Textures are my favorite because they can be applied to so many things. For example as subtle vintage backgrounds, overlays over images and other various design elemen… Read More

Free Urban Stock Photos have always been very popular here at Stockvault. Urban photography is one of the most interesting styles and the easiest one to practice unless you live somewhere fa… Read More

Today I have a set of 10 really nice grunge brick textures to share with you. If you think they look familiar, they are indeed taken from one of my previous photo-shoot of an old building th… Read More

Portrait photography is a photograph of a person or a group of people that captures the personality of the subject. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional there are always new thi… Read More

Today I have a treat for you guys, a brand new set of 8 high quality blue corrugated metal textures from an old and rusty container. The textures are filled with details such as scratches, d… Read More

Today I have a nice little set of free vintage concrete textures from an old and abandoned building in my town. The concrete walls have been subjected to the elements for many years, giving… Read More

Insects and bugs are magnificent models in their tiny environment filled with beautiful details. Most of these free insect stock photos below are shot with a Macro lens and although using su… Read More

I’ve been going through my collection of textures looking for unpublished ones that I can play with or add a new set of images of previously published subjects. I found a few images fr… Read More

In this post I have selected 20 beautiful spring stock photos from our free gallery that you can use for your upcoming and future design projects. For many of us winter is loosening it&rsquo&hell…Read More

Today I have a set of 8 old concrete textures from an old and dated building. The concrete walls have a lot of details such as cracks, moss and other dirt that has been collecting over the y… Read More

Clouds come in different variations and colors and for a photographer the sky is an ever changing canvas with endless possibilities. In this post we have collected 25 sky & clouds stock… Read More

Today I have a set of free grunge wall textures from an old concrete watch house located on an old airbase close to my home town. This old concrete building has stood open and empty since th… Read More