If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

[Christian Soldier of God]

Specifically, I am looking for ideas on where to find appropriate images I can include in a pregnancy massage brochure. Yes, I am *finally*, very slowly, considering "getting back to work" (on a *very* limited basis- long story, lotsa stuff going on around here. I did my first ever prenatal massage today, 7 months after getting certified in pn massage, LOL!). I haven't liked any of the pre-written stuff I've seen on pregnancy massage, so I'm considering writing my own.

Any ideas?

 

[Elanshaw]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

Doing a google search for "free massage photos" showed many options.

 

[D-Tes]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

You can use image sites like stock exchange pics, flickr, and of course you can always google for certain images. Just be sure to ask the artist, photographer or owner for permission to use the images.

 

[Mvita]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I haven't liked any of the pre-written stuff I've seen on pregnancy massage, so I'm considering writing my own.
Any ideas?

What do you want to convey in your brochure?

 

[Ashille]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I did google, but Walt's search phrase brought me to different sites than I'd been finding otherwise. Which brought me to massagenerd.com- he has TONS of fabulous images there, but NONE on pregnant women! Imagine that!

Jenn- I've seen images I liked on "pay-for" sites, but not enough to pay $150-$350+ for! I've been thinking of putting out a call on one of my mommy forums for modest preggy belly images they would give me permission to use- and then perhaps I can find a pregnant woman locally who would allow me to to a photo shoot of a session with her in exchange for a free session. I do NOT like using photos of "generic therapists working on generic clients"- for one thing, I am all too often finding myself critiquing the therapist's posture, or how they have the client supported, or what they're doing. I don't want to provide images of things being done in my business that I don't actually do! Maybe I'm weird that way....

I haven't liked any of the pre-written stuff I've seen on pregnancy massage, so I'm considering writing my own.
Any ideas?

What do you want to convey in your brochure?

This is a very good question, and one which I am glad to say I have much time to contemplate. Since I am not actually "advertising" my prenatal services right now, and DH doesn't do prenatal, we're not swamped with the need for thousands of brochures. I do want to be working on it, though, and have it ready for "whenever". This will take some time!

I don't have mush problem with what to say, it's just HOW I want to present it that I need to figure out.

Oh, and I'm also planning a web site dedicated to pregnancy massage and other pregnancy issues (I am also an herbal student, so will have more to "legally" say than just massage stuff, besides drawing on my 20 years and 9 kids' worth of experience), and I'll want images/photos for that, too. That's going to be further out than the brochures, though, LOL!

 

[Krystyn H]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

Wow, 9 kids! Seems like a good marketing point.
And; well, one step at a time.

it's just HOW I want to present it that I need to figure out.

Looks like you have your next step.

 

[Irrepairable]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

Wow, 9 kids! Seems like a good marketing point.

lol... yeah, I started having kids 20 years ago because it would help me "sell" my business now. That thought just tickles me! :

 

[Rusty]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

istockphotos.com is a good source of quality pics, and you can get started for under $20. No monthly dues, and every week there are free images.

 

[yep deff]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I write my own brochures, but the only image I use is my logo. No photos at all was MUCH easier to deal with than irritating photos, lol. I honestly don't have room for them, though.

 

[Duke]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I am with Jason on this one, I just love iStockphoto for beautiful and dirt cheap images.

 

[charming]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I love writing brochures!

 

[WHY]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I am with Jason on this one, I just love iStockphoto for beautiful and dirt cheap images.

I'll take a look at that when it's time. Thanks!

 

[wonderer]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

I use http://www.bigstockphoto.com

You may have to sift through several pages to find pictures that you like, but you can get images for $1 -5. I have been using bigstock for a couple years. If you have a creative eye, you can even take an image that as a whole may not work, but if you crop a part of it, it would be perfect.

Hope it helps!

 

[picazo77]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

Do you have any testimonials from satisfied clients? I think they help persuade new people.

 

[Praxis]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

If you're an ABMP member you can use their stock art images for free. They have baby massage pictures under the 2008 images and pregnancy massage pictures under 2007. To find them Login> go to Marketing Center> Photo Library.

 

[pinkwafer]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

istockphotos.com is a good source of quality pics, and you can get started for under $20. No monthly dues, and every week there are free images.

This is our source too.

 

[Bertie]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

Do you have any testimonials from satisfied clients? I think they help persuade new people.

Sadly, our state does not allow the use of testimonials in advertising by massage therapists.

 

[MS S]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

Thanks for all the fabulous ideas, folks! I'm busy working on other projects right now, but when I'm ready to get started, I will have a huge "toolbox" (because I don't like to use the term "arsenal" LOL!) full of helpful ideas to which to refer!

 

[Eviee]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

ABMP has a plethora of images available to their members.

If you are unable to find what you want - an option might be to take the picture yourself.

PS I used a layout from microsoft templates to get started on my brochure. This was a free download and was readily editable.

 

[sophparis]

If you write your own brochures, where do you find images?

You can search Flickr for photos published under Creative Common licenses at http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/by-2.0/