When it comes to editing photos, some post-processing mistakes are inevitable. Even seasoned pros misstep from time to time. You most likely have the basics down: you can sharpen images without over-pixelating them, remove noise without making your subject look unnaturally smooth, and straighten tilted horizon lines. However, you could be making some rookie mistakes without…
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Our free image of the week has an interesting sense of humor. As we prepare for “Winter Blizzard Juno” here in NYC, this week’s free photo features the joy of a season’s thaw. This image, of ice releasing its grip on the stones beneath it, can add some black and white wonder to your end-of-winter…
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Just when you thought you didn’t have any real plans this weekend. Next Tuesday, January 27th, marks that time-honored tradition known all around the world as Chocolate Cake Day. A holiday most likely created by carb-crazed legislators, Chocolate Cake Day either celebrates the first chocolate cake (created in 1764), or the invention of the cake-mix-in-a-box version (created…
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We all know that even a beautiful photo can sometimes be just a little too soft. You might be going for a richer, sharper look than what your photo is giving you. This super-quick Photoshop tutorial will help you easily sharpen up any photo. Let’s take a look at this beautiful royalty-free Bigstock photo of a woman in nature with her dog. It has…
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Have you ever asked yourself what penguins do all day? No? Well, they really seem to live the most adorable lives ever. They wake up, greet the sunrise, eat, laugh, play, and socialize with their friends. They’re just about the cutest animals we rarely get to interact with. In celebration of Penguin Awareness Day (January 20th),…
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Our free image this week wants you to “log” in. Ha! (Dries tears of laughter.) But seriously, this wintry photo of firewood should make a myriad of your marketing projects appear warm and toasty. The image will be available for free downloading until 11:59PM EST, Sunday 25th, 2015. The photo comes to us from Bigstock…
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Feeling like a whole new you in the new year? We didn’t think so. But, we’re here for you when your New Year’s Resolutions take a back seat – and so are these Twitter users below. Check out 14 of the most fascinating #NewYearsResolution tweets that prove we’re all in this together. Happy Friday! …
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Does your dog beg for the spotlight? Does your pussycat love to strike a pose? Well, we’ve provided some tips below that’ll help purrfect your photo skills when framing your pretty pet. We’ve also compiled an inspiring assortment of royalty-free dog and cat images that are truly bow-wow-worthy. Have fun. 1. GO TOWARDS THE LIGHT What goes for…
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Our free image this week is a whimsical winter gem. This illustration of snowflakes and mittens would provide the perfect background for a variety of seasonal projects. It will be available for free downloading till 11:59pm EST, Sunday January 18th, 2015. The image comes to us from Bigstock contributor Yorri. Yorri’s collection also includes royalty-free illustrations of hearts,…
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