It is difficult to use an image taken from the Internet because images may be copyrighted. To be able to freely use an image taken from the Internet, the image's license or copyright must permit public reuse or be considered in the public domain. To avoid infringing on a copyright, one should specify the source of the image and the copyright information. The photographer or provider of the image should be attributed. Because the page where the photo will be used is being published, it is best to receive permission for using a copyrighted image.

Photographs can be used freely and without citation when taken from a copyright-free archive of photos. Many websites providing these photos exist, including Stock Exchange Photos. These photos fall under the public domain and can be used by anyone.