20+ Stunning Photos That Will Make Your Posts on Love and Relationships Stand Out
They are free to use — except #23
Some moments are suspended in time, captured by an infinite number of invisible words that are woven into each and every pixel of the vision. — Lizzie Skynate
I find the above quote to be a beautiful rephrasing of the famous quote, “One picture is worth a thousand words”.
I have published over 50 articles on Medium. The experience has taught me a vital lesson I wish I followed right from the very beginning:
It does not matter how great your article is if no one reads it. First, it should be noticed. Second, it should be opened, and only then it might be read.
As writers, we desire to have our work read by other people. That is how we grow in our art, and that is how we find our tribe — the people that resonate with the work we create.
On Medium, one of the most important parts of your article after the headline and subtitle is your featured image. According to renowned Medium writer elizabeth tobey, pictures can help bring words to life or tell a story all on their own. You can use images as a highlight or the foundation of your story.
There are multiple sources of beautiful, free images that you can use and some of the sites include Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay. All you need to do is ensure that you credit the source of your image.
When I write about love and relationships, I want the featured image to instantly feel a connection to the post so I spend a lot of time poring over images and saving those that make me feel intense emotion. As a result, I have been tagged as Top Writer in Love and Relationships twice in 2021.
I have collated some of my favourite images below, that you can reuse in your posts on love, relationships, and dating. I have also interjected quotes that go well with the images. Enjoy!
1.
The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love. — Henry Miller
2.
“I never thought that anyone would make me smile, laugh, and capture my heart the way that you have.” — The Love Bite
3.
“You have my heart… but you also have my breath caught in my lungs. Each bone in my spine, each bone in my body. Every muscle aches and surges with you. You have so much more than my heart. You have everything that keeps it alive.” — Unknown
PS: This particular picture is dedicated to peter dohan for his lovely comment on my last article that reminded me why I spend so much time finding the perfect photo for each of my articles! Thank you, Peter!
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“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” — George Sand
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“When I found you, I found a whole new universe in your arms. I found my perfect partner in you. I found love, affection, and protection in you. I found possessiveness, madness, passion, and insanity in your love. I found recognition and forgiveness. I found life, reason, and depth. I found my reason to smile. I found the reason behind my existence. I found my reason to wake up every morning. I found new dimensions about my life. I found a treasure of love buried under my own bones. Finally, as if that wasn’t enough, I found myself in you, too.” — Aarti Khurana
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“You deserve a man who wakes up every day looking for new ways to love you.” — Unknown
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“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” — Maya Angelou
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Sometimes, I am not sure whether I am addicted to him, or addicted to love. I mean, I really love the feeling of falling in love and being in love with someone who also feels the same way about me. I get butterflies in my stomach whenever we talk, the nervous breakdown when I see him; it’s a beautiful feeling. Most of all, I love the vibe. I feel excited to wake up every morning, I am energetic and feel so alive, I glow differently, my cheeks blush naturally because I am happy. I smile all the time until people around me also start smiling too. It’s a good vibe…a sensational flaming erotic good vibe. It makes me fly high with pleasure. And maybe, I am addicted to him because only he can give me that feeling. — Lizzie Natesky
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“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.” — Winnie the Pooh
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“To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.” — Madonna
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“The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space. “— Marilyn Monroe
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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu
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I’m not going to settle for ordinary love. I want my love to be one of a kind. I want to wake up every morning next to the person I love, and tell them how lucky I am. I want to walk down the streets holding hands, and have people know how much we love each other. I want to be with someone, who sees my worse, but encourages me to be my best. I want to be able to laugh with the person I love, but have a conversation where we share our deepest thoughts. I want a love that’s so special, it lasts a lifetime. — Unknown
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“Laugh as much as you breathe, and love as long as you live.” — Johnny Depp
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“Just because I’m quiet, doesn’t mean I don’t have a lot to say. Just because I appear happy, doesn’t mean everything’s okay. Just because I laugh a lot, doesn’t mean I don’t take things seriously. Just because I forgive, doesn’t mean you can take me for granted. Just because I don’t keep in touch all the time, doesn’t mean I don’t care. Just because I’m gullible, doesn’t mean you can lie to me. Just because I’m stubborn, doesn’t mean I expect you to change for me. Just because I don’t show my feelings, doesn’t mean I don’t have any. Just because I don’t say I love you, doesn’t mean I don’t. Just because I’m honest, doesn’t mean I am outspoken. Just because I’m not like you, doesn’t mean I’m weird. Just because I don’t say anything, doesn’t mean I’m afraid.” — Unknown
18.
“Listen, I love you. I know sometimes I’m a little bit of a disappointment. I rarely know what I want or think before I act. Still, I want you to know that in a lifetime of rushed decisions, wrong turns and spectacular messes, you’re the first thing that’s felt right.” — Beau Taplin
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“I found you in the clarity of the moon, not the rigor of the sun. Not in the light, where it is easier to see, but when the eyes are blind and love’s eyes are free.” — Malika E. Nura
20.
I’m not going to settle for ordinary love. I want my love to be one of a kind. I want to wake up every morning next to the person I love and tell them how lucky I am. I want to walk down the streets holding hands, and have people know how much we love each other. I want to be with someone, who sees my worst, but encourages me to be my best. I want to be able to laugh with the person I love, but have a conversation where we share our deepest thoughts. I want a love that’s so special, it lasts a lifetime. — Lizzie Natesky
21.
“I found you in the clarity of the moon, not the rigor of the sun. Not in the light, where it is easier to see, but when the eyes are blind and love’s eyes are free.” — Malika E. Nura
22.
“If Harry Potter taught us anything, it is that no one should live in a closet.” — J. K. Rowling
23.
“You are perfect for me. My soul knew yours before the beginning of our human lives. Of perfect things and diamond absolutes.” — Jane Mawejje Namukwaya
And now, your thoughts…
I hope some of these made you feel the emotion and that you will be using them in your own articles tagged #love, #relationships, and #dating. I hope you have found my article helpful.
Which one was your favourite photo? Will you be using any of the pictures I have shared? Let me know in the comments section. :)
