This week’s free image is a stunning, sun-splashed silhouette of a woman walking on the beach. As we prep for the winter chill here in NYC, we can at least turn to this photo for a little warmth. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday December 21st, 2014. The photo…
Read MoreGIFT GUIDE: HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY-THEMED GIFTS
Holidays, Christmas trees, menorahs, family gatherings, and that satisfying post-dinner bloat. These are the things to look forward to in the coming weeks. Oh, and gifts, lots and lots of gifts. We came across some adorable, practical, holiday-themed gifts to help inspire your shopping. All of these – and more – can be found in our Happy…
Read MoreSTELLAR BACKGROUNDS FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY INVITATIONS
The transition from one year to the next is always reason to celebrate. Even if you’ve had a less-than-wonderful year, a new one is right around the corner. So, why not throw a New Year’s Eve bash? And, if you’re looking for some unique backgrounds for your party invitations, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a royalty-free collection of exactly…
Read MoreHOW TO MAKE CUSTOM PHOTOSHOP BRUSHES FROM VECTORS
Did you know that you can make your own Photoshop brushes? It’s true! In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a custom Photoshop brush out of this Bigstock vector. Start by opening the vector in Adobe Illustrator. In the Layers palette, find the part of the vector that you would like to use as…
Read MoreGORGEOUS EUROPEAN PASTRY PHOTOS FOR FOODIES EVERYWHERE
In America, it’s easy to forget that some of our most favorite pastries are not native to this country. Take bagels, for instance. They originated in Poland, though most people would associate them with New York City, or some other mecca of good bagel-making. So, to shake up National Pastry Day (December 9), we’ve decided to spotlight royalty-free photos of gorgeous pastries from all over Europe.…
Read MoreFREE IMAGE: BERRY CHRISTMAS
This week’s free image is red, green, and shining bright, but it has little to do with Christmas. Even so, this delicious photo of a fresh strawberry is sure to delight your clients and communities all year round. The image will be available for free downloading till 11:59pm EST, Sunday December 14, 2014. The photo comes to us from Bigstock…
Read More29 HOLIDAY COOKIES TOO GOOD FOR SANTA
There’s a Christmas tradition of children leaving cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Seems the least they can do, really, considering the elderly gent is schlepping a giant bag of stuff all around the world. Santa’s effort aside, we’d be hard pressed to part with the cookies shown in our latest curated collection.…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Own DIY Photo Studio
Creating a home photography studio may seem like an expensive venture, not to mention an overwhelming one. Where do you start? What do you need? And will it be professional enough? But if you go the DIY route, you can create a fully-functional studio for much less than you might think. There are countless ways…
Read MoreFREE IMAGE: FALLING INTO WINTER
Our free image this week is all about transition. The photo, of a frail fall leaf surrounded by a cold winter’s snow, says goodbye to one season and hello to a new one. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59PM EST, Sunday December 7, 2014. The image comes to us from Bigstock contributor…
Read MoreSTUNNING PHOTOS OF WINTER WONDERLANDS
Each season has its charm. The spring has its feeling of rebirth. The summer, its late-night sunsets. The fall, its imminent change. And then, finally, winter. Winter is difficult for many, but we love the juxtaposition of its outside chill and holiday warmth. That, and the beauty of snow. With winter in mind, we flurried…
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