GRAPHIC DESIGN RESOURCES

Cheap/Free – Royalty Free Photo libraries and Vector Graphics

• Fotolia A large collection of low price images stating from £1
• morguefile A largish collection of free photos for personal or commercial use
• istockphoto A large selection of royalty free images from a few dollars
• 123rf A large selection of photo, a bit cheaper than istock, you can purchase with credits or subscription
• dreamstimeRoyalty free pics from a few dollars
• Go Media Royalty Free Vector Images and TexturesA good selection of good quality vector image packs (containing several images) and texture packs starting at $14.99. Also some freebie vector images and textures you can download
• Texture KingA selection of free downloadable textures such as brick, rust and grunge
• Digital Vector Maps As the name suggest vector maps including globes and countries average price about $40

Graphic Design Forums and Web Design Forums
Please see my post getting help online for more information on each forum

• http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk
• http://www.sitepoint.com/forums
• http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/phpBB2
• http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/index.php
• http://www.forum.computerarts.co.uk
• http://www.estetica-design-forum.com/
• http://www.forum.howdesign.com/
• http://www.forums.digitalpoint.com/
• http://www.designforums.co.uk/