Anyone who has already started working with stock photo sites and reached a certain workflow volume eventually faces the challenge: how to speed up uploading and attribution? This becomes especially critical when you are working with multiple stock sites simultaneously.

In my previous post, I wrote a short review of BigStockPhoto, now called Bigstock, and promised to explain how to register and upload images. So, let’s get started!

For a long time, I’ve been planning to write a few words about this relatively small stock photo site, known as Bigstockphoto or simply Bigstock since its rebranding back in 2010. I’m not sure why the name was shortened, perhaps just to simplify branding. Along with that came a redesign of the stock photo platform itself, and later its acquisition by the industry giant Shutterstock.

When purchasing a photo or illustration from a stock photo site, you’ll encounter various payment options.

If you frequently require a substantial number of high-quality licensed photos or vector images, purchasing a subscription is your best option.

Today, I’d like to continue discussing the pros and cons of purchasing images from stock photo agencies, as well as explore the different sales models that can help buyers choose the right microstock for their needs.