morgueFile

morgueFile

morgueFile is a website database for free high resolution digital stock photography for either corporate or public use.

The name comes from the term "morgue file", which refers to post-production materials for use of reference, an inactive job file. The term is popular in the newspaper business to describe the file that holds past issues flats. The term has also been used by illustrators, comic book artist, designers and teachers.

Artist Doug Wildey was known for his huge "morgue" file of photo references. He became so adept at depicting actual people, that it becomes an ancillary enjoyment trying to identify the celebrities cameo appearances in his artwork.

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