Reading Images and Photos

Looking for reading pictures for your next project? Burst has curated royalty-free photos related to reading. All photos are in HD format and free to download

the side of a large old book showing text

The Side Of A Large Old Book Showing Text


plate of summer fruit with drink and an open book

Plate Of Summer Fruit With Drink And An Open Book


person reads a novel on the sandy beach by a tree

Person Reads A Novel On The Sandy Beach By A Tree


person reads their novel sitting on a sandy beach

Person Reads Their Novel Sitting On A Sandy Beach


frame filled with open novels showing their text

Frame Filled With Open Novels Showing Their Text


torso of a person holding a large book on their lap

Torso Of A Person Holding A Large Book On Their Lap


looking down at a stack of books on a red sofa chair

Looking Down At A Stack Of Books On A Red Sofa Chair


persons torso in a green shirt reads a hardcover novel

Persons Torso In A Green Shirt Reads A Hardcover Novel


hands holding a hardcover novel

Hands Holding A Hardcover Novel


hands hold a novel and turn the page

Hands Hold A Novel And Turn The Page


person stands by a brick wall and holds a book open

Person Stands By A Brick Wall And Holds A Book Open


woman dressed in all white sits against a wall to read a book

Woman Dressed In All White Sits Against A Wall To Read A Book


person sits in front of a wall lined with potted plants

Person Sits In Front Of A Wall Lined With Potted Plants


A Book Laying Open On A Patterned Blanket Under Parasol

A Book Laying Open On A Patterned Blanket Under Parasol


hands type on a laptop that is resting on a white cloth

Hands Type On A Laptop That Is Resting On A White Cloth


flatlay of hardcover books and colorful flowers

Flatlay Of Hardcover Books And Colorful Flowers


camera looks down at a persons afternoon summer picnic

Camera Looks Down At A Persons Afternoon Summer Picnic


book lays open next to purple cateye sunglasses

Book Lays Open Next To Purple Cateye Sunglasses


novel lays open under a cloth parasol on a picnic blanket

Novel Lays Open Under A Cloth Parasol On A Picnic Blanket


flatlay of a picnic in the shadow of a lace umbrella

Flatlay Of A Picnic In The Shadow Of A Lace Umbrella


a picnic outdoors with a novel fresh figs and chocolate

A Picnic Outdoors With A Novel Fresh Figs And Chocolate


purple retro sunglasses lay on a open novel in the sunshine

Purple Retro Sunglasses Lay On A Open Novel In The Sunshine


book lays open with a fresh fig resting in the middle

Book Lays Open With A Fresh Fig Resting In The Middle


a novel lays open with a bowl of fresh figs next to it

A Novel Lays Open With A Bowl Of Fresh Figs Next To It


book lays open with food and drink and a summer hat

Book Lays Open With Food And Drink And A Summer Hat


hand holds the bottom corner of a large coffee table book

Hand Holds The Bottom Corner Of A Large Coffee Table Book


torso of a person reading a large book in a red armchair

Torso Of A Person Reading A Large Book In A Red Armchair


photo in first person perspective of a person reading a novel

Photo In First Person Perspective Of A Person Reading A Novel


stack of hardcover books on a red armchair

Stack Of Hardcover Books On A Red Armchair


person reads a novel and is getting ready to turn the page

Person Reads A Novel And Is Getting Ready To Turn The Page


books bound together with twine on a white cloth

Books Bound Together With Twine On A White Cloth


person bathed in golden light stands and reads a book

Person Bathed In Golden Light Stands And Reads A Book


person in a floral dress holds a large book open

Person In A Floral Dress Holds A Large Book Open


person stands on a pier and reads a book

Person Stands On A Pier And Reads A Book


woman reads her book sitting on a wooden log on the beach

Woman Reads Her Book Sitting On A Wooden Log On The Beach


person in grey sweater holds a book open turning the page

Person In Grey Sweater Holds A Book Open Turning The Page


person holds a book over a stack and turns the page

Person Holds A Book Over A Stack And Turns The Page


stack of books and candles on a lounge coffee table

Stack Of Books And Candles On A Lounge Coffee Table


wet glass with a person reading behind it

Wet Glass With A Person Reading Behind It


woman quietly reads a book under a tall tree

Woman Quietly Reads A Book Under A Tall Tree


woman is sitting under a tree reading on a breezy day

Woman Is Sitting Under A Tree Reading On A Breezy Day


woman stands in her kitchen with a book in hand

Woman Stands In Her Kitchen With A Book In Hand


woman sits against a tree trunk and reads a book

Woman Sits Against A Tree Trunk And Reads A Book


woman reads a novel in her kitchen

Woman Reads A Novel In Her Kitchen


woman stands in her kitchen reading a book

Woman Stands In Her Kitchen Reading A Book


woman sits under a tree and reads a book in the breeze

Woman Sits Under A Tree And Reads A Book In The Breeze


large window with books and tables inside

Large Window With Books And Tables Inside


stack of books with a pair of glasses on top

Stack Of Books With A Pair Of Glasses On Top


woman sits and reads a book by the rocky shore

Woman Sits And Reads A Book By The Rocky Shore


woman sits on a stone surface and reads a hardcover book

Woman Sits On A Stone Surface And Reads A Hardcover Book


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How to find great reading images

There are plenty of times when a project might demand images of someone reading. We learn to read as children as a pathway to knowledge, education, and freedom, and almost all of us read something every single day. This means that there’s ton of great reading pictures available on Burst for you to choose from — it’s just a matter of narrowing in on the perfect photos for you.

Most reading photos will include at least one subject with an open book or device, and this person will have a big impact on the picture’s style. Keep in mind that your audience may consistent of younger readers, as well as older ones. Many readers enjoy using this relaxing technique as light-hearted or calming relief, while others may prefer to read poems, abstract fiction, or the news online. In a professional setting or at college, people may be pictured reading in groups — discussing a topic collaboratively as they learn more about it. Oftentimes however, reading is completely solitary. Many readers prefer to curl up at home or find comfort in a library, a coffee shop, or on public transportation while they browse the internet. You’ll find pics of people reading on the subway as they commute through major cities or celebrating time off work by diving into a good story on the beach. Your options when it comes to finding great pictures of readers are nearly endless.

Explore the content from our Burst contributors until you find just what you were looking for. With thousands of royalty-free HD images, you’ll enjoy scrolling through images of people reading as you reminisce about your own favorite books. Once you find the right photo, you can download it for free and start using it right away — it’s that easy.