So I’ve been on this kick lately to find really high-quality, up-to-date photos of Keke Palmer for a project. Started simple – just Googled her name and clicked Images. Got flooded with thousands of pictures, but man, most were either super tiny thumbnails or potato-quality shots from like 2013. Felt like digging through a thrift store bin where everything’s either torn or doesn’t fit.
Then I thought, “Duh, check social media.” Hopped on Instagram first since celebs post there constantly. Keke’s official profile had some gems – especially those candid behind-the-scenes rehearsal shots – but I needed more variety. Scrolled through fan accounts tagging her, but half those pics were watermarked to death or straight-up screenshots from TV shows with awful lighting.
Next stop: entertainment news sites. They always got fresh pics from red carpets and events, right? Spent an hour clicking through galleries. Hit a wall though – same five photos recycled everywhere, and every site slammed me with pop-up ads. Literally got one ad covering Keke’s face while I tried zooming. Threw my hands up like, “Come ON!”
Pivoted to photographer portfolios. Keke’s team often hires pros for shoots, so I searched photography sites using filters like “Keke Palmer editorial” or “portrait.” Jackpot – found crisp, high-res shots with perfect lighting. Only catch? Some demanded payment or credit for personal use, which wasn’t happening for my little project.
Finally cracked it when I remembered Getty Images. Didn’t want to pay, but their previews are decent-sized if you know how to grab them. Searched “Keke Palmer 2023-2024,” filtered by “newest,” and bam. Red carpets, talk show appearances, paparazzi candids – all labeled with dates and events. Still had to crop out watermarks, but for free stuff? Goldmine.
Wrapped it up by cross-checking against celebrity-focused wire services. Their feeds post unedited pics minutes after events wrap. Snagged a few jaw-dropping shots of Keke at film premieres before most blogs even mentioned them. Felt like scoring backstage passes without leaving my couch.
Ended up with:
- Getty previews for recent events
- Photographer portfolios for studio-quality art
- Wire services for raw, unfiltered candids
- Instagram (her own posts only)
Took all dang day, but now my folder’s stacked with fire. Pro tip? Avoid Google Images. It’s like grabbing fast food when you could’ve cooked steak.
