Can I use this man sitting on apartment stairs photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Man Sitting On Apartment Stairs” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/man-sitting-on-apartment-stairs-268eb878) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “an East Asian man in his late twenties sitting on the stairs of his apartment building, head bowed, soft light” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Man Sitting On Apartment Stairs — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

East Asian man in his late twenties sits bowed-headed on indoor apartment stairs with soft diffused light.

About this photo

A pensive East Asian man sits alone on a residential apartment staircase, illuminated by calm soft natural light. This image works well for themes of quiet contemplation, life transitions, and everyday introspection.

Prompt: “an East Asian man in his late twenties sitting on the stairs of his apartment building, head bowed, soft light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharp, well composed, matches the brief, with only very minor subtle imperfections visible only on extremely close inspection.

Also searched as: man sitting on stairs · pensive young man · apartment staircase · quiet contemplation · soft indoor light

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this man sitting on apartment stairs photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Man Sitting On Apartment Stairs” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/man-sitting-on-apartment-stairs-268eb878) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “an East Asian man in his late twenties sitting on the stairs of his apartment building, head bowed, soft light” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more people images like this?: Browse the People collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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