Where to Find Ethical Stock Photos (Real, Human-Made Sources)

Ethical stock photos are real photographs created by real human photographers, sourced with traceable origin and clear licensing. In an AI-generated world, traditional stock libraries now mix real photography with synthetic imagery, making it difficult to know what you’re actually licensing. This guide explains where to find ethical stock photos, what ethical sourcing really means, and how to choose real, human-made imagery you can trust in 2026.