There seems to be an infinite number of Photoshop tutorials available online, which is great—unless you don’t have Photoshop. These days, many photographers rely on free or inexpensive tools to edit their images. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use photo-editing app, Windows Photo Gallery is one of the best. You can download it directly from…
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As the saying goes, there are “cat people” and there are “frog people.” Or something like that. Either way, it’s safe to say that Bigstock contributor Kikkerdirk is a frog person, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Kikkerdirk’s up close and personal collection of frog photos is just plain cool … even if you’re…
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Our free image this week is too adorable not to download. This heart-shaped baby feet photo would beautifully compliment a birth announcement, a baby shower invite, or any other infant-focused event. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday May 17th, 2015. The photo comes to us from Bigstock contributor Inna Vlasova from…
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When was the last time you hugged your mom? Bought her flowers? Took her out to dinner? Rolled in the dirt and ate mud with her? Well, these farm and barnyard animals seem to cherish their mothers. And, we hope this special Mother’s Day collection of photos inspires the same feelings of joy in you. Here’s to the moms!…
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As more small businesses bring their brands to Facebook, the challenge of being able to stand out from the crowd becomes greater. Your cover photo on your brand’s Facebook page is prime real estate for expressing the mission, the style, and the personality of your company, so maximizing that space is critical to gaining followers…
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Your next adventure in our City Spotlight series begins in the magical city of Lima, Peru. A city so ripe with history, color, and stunning architecture, Lima is sure to make you feel like a time traveler in its presence. Its colonial architecture, in particular, is a grand mix of European style and the historic influence of indigenous imagery. (That’s gotta be…
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This week’s free image is pretty in pink. This beautiful pic of tulips is perfect for all of your springtime marketing projects. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59pm EST, Sunday May 10th, 2015. So, think pink, and get it while you can. The photo comes to us from Bigstock contributor EyeOfPaul, from a collection…
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Maybe you’ve found the perfect image with the perfect subject, but it still needs a bit more richness. This quick method will help you take things up a notch by adding some dramatic lighting. For example, I’ve downloaded this Bigstock photo of a little girl with wings. Adorable, isn’t she? Let’s give her a lil’…
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If you need to create a photo for an action-packed advertisement, or an explosive blog post, a muzzle flash effect can come in handy. This Bigstock video clip illustrates the motion, trail, and illumination of a fired gun, to give you a better idea of how to portray this effect in a single, exciting image. There are two…
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