An AUsome Life · The picture-card collection
The picture-card collection.
733 picture cards for everyday life, including 448 photorealistic object images. Begin with New England favorites, browse a subject, or search for the picture you need.
Free to use · No sign-in · Your photos stay in this tab
Browse 448 AI-generated photorealistic pictures of everyday objects alongside our original watercolor cards. Choose one picture or build a print set that fits the person.
The object and place illustrations are generic. The Authors’ Ridge set includes historical portraits and book symbols. Use your own photo when a familiar real object is the better fit.
Picture-card sets from the journal
Familiar pictures to go with each story. Open a set to edit or print it.
- Authors’ Ridge · writers & books · Read the story
- Safe Haven · shopping choice board · Read the story
- Congdon’s · doughnut choice board · Read the story
- Doe Orchards · apples & the farm · Read the story
- Wegmans · an ordinary errand · Read the story
- von Trapp · flowers on the table · Read the story
- Wicked Tulips · tulip & tulip farm · Read the story
- Flowers, fidgets & home · Read the story
- Fort Taber · a winter outing · Read the story
- Rangeley · time beside the lake · Read the story
- Berlin Farms · Easter · Read the story
- Frerichs Farm · autumn · Read the story
- Rancatore’s · ice-cream choices · Read the story
- Small outings count · Read the story
- A break beside the water · Read the story
- Coffee before the car keys · Read the story
- Travel, hotel & pool · Read the story
- Margaritas · a meal & music · Read the story
- The family notebook · Read the story
- A little rainy-day adventure · Read the story
Browse all 18 collections
All pictures
Tap a picture to change its word. Choose PNG to save one, or + Add to build your print set.
New England favorites first, then everyday cards grouped by category.
Take it with you
Your own collection.
Print at 100% / actual size, with browser headers and footers off. Save your set before closing or reloading this tab.
Made for the person using them
Familiar comes first.
Choose pictures and words that mean something to the person. A photo of their actual cup, snack or destination may be the best fit. Start with the choices that are useful today.
Keep their usual ways to communicate available, including ways to say no, stop, help and all done.
About the pictures & symbols
Photorealistic AI-generated pictures of everyday objects, original editorial illustrations, simple communication symbols and historical portraits. Portrait credits and book sources appear in the Authors’ Ridge story. The place pictures are generic illustrations, not photographs of a particular school, pool or destination. The pictures are prompts to adapt, not assumptions about what a person understands.
These are picture communication cards, not official PECS® materials or the PECS® teaching protocol. More about communication choices.
Some New England favorites are original illustrations inspired by familiar brands, including Bennington Potters, L.L.Bean, Vermont Flannel, YETI, Speedo, London Fog and Craghoppers. Brand names identify the reference; these cards are independently made, not brand photographs or sponsored materials. The everyday word stays on the card.
Artwork information is in our disclosure.
Your photos & privacy
Photo cards are created in your browser. Your selected photos and custom words are not uploaded or saved on our server. Download or print before closing. Read about tool privacy.
Printing & cutting
Use white paper or card stock. Choose actual size / 100% in the print dialog and turn off page headers and footers. Cut just outside the navy border. Larger cards give the picture and word more space.
Stories & useful next steps
Keep exploring.
The little fixes that help
A familiar drink, a useful straw, and the details that make a difference.
Make a picture card
Choose a clear image and a useful word, then print or save your card.
Family & caregiver support
Find practical help, time for yourself, and ideas to enjoy together.