Family stock photos and royalty-free images
There’s no stronger bond than family. Browse our collection of royalty-free family photos and get inspired by images from all stages of a family – from young couples with babies to mature moms and dads with their children, to grandparents interacting with their clan at a family reunion. And because families come in all shapes and sizes, our pictures of non-traditional families show that family is truly what you make it.
Unique family finds from our Signature collection
iStock’s ever-growing Signature collection features millions of authentic images—including these awe-inspiring family photos—that you won’t find on any other stock site.
A young attractive African American family pose for a photo at a tree farm. They are all wearing warm winter clothes and smiling directly at the camera. The young girl is of elementary school age.
Shot of a mother and son baking together in the kitchen
Our new house - Latin family
A pre-school age girl helps her parents pick out veggies in the produce section at the grocery store. She is reaching for a red pepper.
Most popular family photos
These eye-catching photos have a recognizable quality and universal appeal that connects with audiences everywhere.
Photo of a cheerful little boy, being supported to be a pilot, by his father who is holding him on shoulders
Shot of a happy young family playing together on the beachhttp://195.154.178.81/DATA/i_collage/pu/shoots/784349.jpg
Little boy and his father looking trough the window of a car during the road trip
Senior couple dancing and celebrating New Year's Eve outdoors.
Vintage and damaged photo of a girl and her father playing outdoors
Studio shot of a laughing mother, daughter and father against a white background
Humorous family portrait with golden retriever dog all in cardigans.
Father and daughter on blue background, Smiling portrait, Studio shot. High resolution image taken with Hasselblad H3D and developed from raw
Feet in Christmas socks near fireplace. Four pair of feet warming up. Friends at cozy winter vacation.
A lovely latin family with one baby boy standing, embracing and smiling at the camera.
Shot of a carefree young boy and his father watching a movie together while being seated on the floor and eating popcorn at home during the day
Photo of a cheerful mother and son, who have just picked up their Christmas tree, getting ready for winter holidays
Typical Australian bungalow, family enjoying evening soccer game.
Happy family on inflatable bed on the sea
Studio shot of a mother, daughter and father smiling at the camera against a white background
Vintage image of a girl and boy brothers playing at home
A family of four are embracing in their living room one afternoon. Everyone is smiling happily.
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