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

reading on hotel bed

Reading On Hotel Bed


hands holding glowing book

Hands Holding Glowing Book


reading with an iced coffee in summer

Reading With An Iced Coffee In Summer


reading on the dock

Reading On The Dock


young girl reading on train

Young Girl Reading On Train


blossoms on pages & linnen

Blossoms On Pages & Linnen


woman reading and drinking coffee from mug

Woman Reading And Drinking Coffee from Mug


open novel with a hand on it by dried flowers

Open Novel With A Hand On It By Dried Flowers


man reading hackernoon bitcoin article

Man Reading Hackernoon Bitcoin Article


crystal glass rests on a open novels spine

Crystal Glass Rests On A Open Novels Spine


black bag lays with items for school falling out of it

Black Bag Lays With Items For School Falling Out Of It


glasses on made bed

Glasses On Made Bed


large bible held to  chest

Large Bible Held To Chest


pages of a book curled inwards to create a heart

Pages Of A Book Curled Inwards To Create A Heart


person adding jam to a croissant with a butter knife

Person Adding Jam To A Croissant With A Butter Knife


black bag with school supplies falling out of it

Black Bag With School Supplies Falling Out Of It


reading at coffee table

Reading At Coffee Table


novel lays open on a blue linen blanket

Novel Lays Open On A Blue Linen Blanket


A Flatlay Of Plants Coffee And Open Notebook

A Flatlay Of Plants Coffee And Open Notebook


stack of books and candles on a lounge coffee table

Stack Of Books And Candles On A Lounge Coffee Table


relaxing with book

Relaxing With Book


person reads a book sitting in a window alcove

Person Reads A Book Sitting In A Window Alcove


torso of a person in white shirt reading a novel

Torso Of A Person In White Shirt Reading A Novel


a small child reads near a window

A Small Child Reads Near A Window


flatlay of painting supplies and books with dried flowers

Flatlay Of Painting Supplies And Books With Dried Flowers


flatlay of a open book surrounded by fresh fruit on white silk

Flatlay Of A Open Book Surrounded By Fresh Fruit On White Silk


Handwritten Cookbook Lays Open To The Cake Section In A Wooden Surface

Handwritten Cookbook Lays Open On A Wooden Surface


open bible on white background

Open Bible On White Background


antique books on a library shelf

Antique Books On A Library Shelf


stacks of hardback books

Stacks Of Hardback Books


A Book Laying Open On A Patterned Blanket Under Parasol

A Book Laying Open On A Patterned Blanket Under Parasol


man sits on a rock by the water and reading his book

Man Sits On A Rock By The Water And Reading His Book


person sits on rocks and reads a novel in white shirt

Person Sits On Rocks And Reads A Novel In White Shirt


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

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


novel lays on a pink background with a tulip on side it

Novel Lays On A Pink Background With A Tulip On Side It


frame filled with open novels showing their text

Frame Filled With Open Novels Showing Their Text


person stands by a brick wall and holds a book open

Person Stands By A Brick Wall And Holds A Book Open


reading in hospital waiting room

Reading In Hospital Waiting Room


couple sits relaxing in living room

Couple Sits Relaxing In Living Room


woman enjoying coffee and book in the kitchen

Woman Enjoying Coffee And Book In The Kitchen


glasses & pillows on bed

Glasses & Pillows On Bed


flatlay of a picnic in the shadow of a lace umbrella

Flatlay Of A Picnic In The Shadow Of A Lace Umbrella


large leatherbound book on a bare table

Large Leatherbound Book On A Bare Table


reading software development blog

Reading Software Development Blog


book lays open with food and drink and a summer hat

Book Lays Open With Food And Drink And A Summer Hat


the side of a large old book showing text

The Side Of A Large Old Book Showing Text


camera looks down at a persons afternoon summer picnic

Camera Looks Down At A Persons Afternoon Summer Picnic


novel lays open on dark blue linen fabric

Novel Lays Open On Dark Blue Linen Fabric


large window with books and tables inside

Large Window With Books And Tables Inside


wet glass with a person reading behind it

Wet Glass With A Person Reading Behind It


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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.