In my previous note, I provided a brief overview of the photo bank BigStockPhoto, now known as BigStock, and promised to discuss the registration process for this photo bank and how to upload images to it. So, let’s get started!

For a long time, I have been meaning to write a few words for a review about a small microstock like Bigstockphoto or Bigstock, how to properly say and write it since 2010. I don’t know why; perhaps this rebranding was done for simplicity’s sake. Along with this, the online service of this microstock underwent a redesign, and later it was sold to a more prominent competitor called Shutterstock.

If you have decided to buy a photo from a stock bank, you will definitely encounter the need to pay for the photo (illustration) or illustration at the stock bank, along with a decent variety of payment options available.

As I mentioned in previous posts, if you constantly need a large number of high-quality licensed photos or vector images, the best choice for you is to purchase a subscription.

Today, I would like to continue the previously started topic the pros/cons of purchasing images from stock photo agencies and discuss the existing sales models for images, making it easier for buyers to choose the right microstock for their needs.

Undoubtedly, most designers encounter a lack or even an absence of quality materials (photos and illustrations) in their work. About ten to fifteen years ago, this was nearly an insurmountable problem.