Wouldn’t it be lovely if this week’s free image was a scratch n’ sniff? This beautiful illustration of lavender can help bring some spring to your marketing endeavors. It will be available for free downloading until 11:59PM EST, Sunday May 11th. The image comes to us from contributor Liddiebug’s collection that includes a multitude of…
Read MoreWHAT EXACTLY IS A ROYALTY-FREE IMAGE?
Everyone loves free stuff. Put the word “free” in front of just about any other word – candy, movie tickets, trip to Hawaii – and suddenly, our interest is piqued. We’re human and we like free stuff. But what about royalty-free images, and why do they cost money? What does it all mean? Fear not,…
Read MoreSTUNNING B&W WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM DONOVAN VAN STADEN
There’s just something about black-and-white photography. By using b&w in his wildlife images, featured Bigstock contributor Donovan Van Staden has created some stunning up close & personal art. Enjoy. The images shown here are royalty-free and available for downloading. For even more b&w magic from the animal kingdom, check out…
Read MoreEssential Keyboard Shortcuts for Adobe Creative Suite
There are lots and lots of neat little tricks in Adobe software, and some of them are more useful than others. I’ve chopped down Adobe’s long list of key commands for Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign into a shorter list that helps me more frequently. After all, the most useful key commands are the ones you…
Read MoreFREE IMAGE: COOL BEANS
This week’s free image is an up close and personal photo of parkia speciosa beans. These beans are a popular culinary ingredient in many Thai dishes. This photo could also be a key ingredient in many food blogs or other foodie marketing needs. It will be available for free downloading until 11:59PM EST, Sunday May 4,…
Read More13 REASONS WHY BULLDOGS ARE AMAZING
Here at Bigstock, all dogs are created equal. We love ’em all. But, we also need to acknowledge national holidays. Tomorrow is National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day. We swear this is a real thing. So, featuring the work of Willie Cole and other Bigstock contributors, we proudly present 13 reasons why bulldogs are basically amazing.…
Read More7 GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day is on May 11. Don’t you dare forget to get your Mom a gift. She deserves it. She’s your mother! Here are some suggestions for you, all from the Bigstock store on Cafepress.com. Happy shopping. And say hello to your mother for me. 1. Pig Bag This catch-all bag should remind your…
Read MoreFREE IMAGE: GET LINEAR
This week’s free image is a super cool abstract pattern. It’s almost beyond explanation … but let’s give it a shot. It’s as if Pac Man, an Etch-a-Sketch, and a bunch of Tetris blocks got together for an 80’s-themed party and went a little cray cray. In any event, the illustration will be available for…
Read More6 EASY EARTH DAY HABITS YOU CAN DO EVERY DAY
Today is Earth Day. The day we all care a great big bunch about the planet we live on. But what if we want to care every day? That’s an excellent question. So, we combed the interwebs and found some really easy, yet very effective ways you can help save the Earth every day. Each…
Read More5 Things All Great Stock Photos Must Have
Bigstock has millions and millions of images to choose from, and the variety is truly outrageous. Being specific and using Bigstock search tools can help, but there are also some qualities to look for with human eyes that can help you select some next-level, project-boosting photos. 1. Authenticity Be yourself. There is an increasing…
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