Design

Bigstock is a huge stock photography provider with relatively affordable packages. It specializes in custom photographs, illustrations, and vectors. With millions of royalty-free images, it’s up there in popularity. Word on the street is they have great customer service along with a user-friendly website and large selection of affordable images. Is it true? And who do we use for our stock photo provider here at We Rock Your Web? Read our review to find out…

Everyone seems to be a great photographer these days thanks to the smartphone in their pockets and online image editors. Instagram made everyone feel like a pro by allowing for quick and easy filters (Lo-Fi, X-Pro or maybe MayFair?) to be applied to any pic you take. But, while Instagram may have started the trend, it also raised people’s desires for more professional looking photos for every situation. Smartphones put more high quality cameras in people’s pockets than ever before which has contributed to making the photo editing space super crowded with services to enhance, edit and share those pics. With so many photo editing software to choose from, ranging from free to high-end, it can be tough to know which one is best for you. We’ll take a look at the best picture editing software including pricing and pros and cons for each one…

With the advent of graphic and photo design software such as Adobe’s Photoshop, it has become increasingly easier to create realistic looking (ie. more “hand-drawn”) cartoons and animations. We’re going to show you a couple techniques you can use to convert any photo into a cartoonized version. In other words, how to turn a photo into a cartoon…

Shutterstock is one of the most popular stock photography sites, but what do you get from this service other than big-name recognition? Can Shutterstock satisfy all of your stock media needs? And how do we rate their service?

123RF offers some of the cheapest stock images and other media files around, but does the low cost detract from the quality you’ll find on its site? See why this stock photo site that specializes in royalty-free images could be a fantastic alternative to its big-name competitors… 

Need high-resolution, top-notch stock photos, images or videos on a regular basis but don’t want to spend a fortune? Thanks to Depositphotos and its talented contributors from all over the globe, you can find the visual you need to help tell the story of your business without looking cheesy or unoriginal. Learn more about Depositphotos’ wide-range of photography, visual images and videos in our in-depth review that includes a company overview, pricing info, pros and cons and more…

Make your brochure or website homepage stand out from your competitors with compelling photos. Royalty-free media on the internet brings up an overwhelming number of services to choose from. Depending upon the type of media you are looking to serve (photos, illustrations, vector art, audio, video) and the usage license you require, the sheer number of stock image companies can be daunting. So let’s break it down and help you find the best stock images for your needs…

You don’t have to be a professionally trained graphic designer or spend a lot to make your brand look like a million bucks. Yes, you could hire an advertising agency or a graphic design company, but if you’re feeling a little artsy and don’t mind the challenge, you can try your hand at designing your own branding using graphic design software…

Just think of how effective Target’s logo is – simple, yet easily recognizable, even without the company’s name. You don’t have to be a multi-billion dollar company (or have thousands of dollars) to create your own logo thanks to online logo makers…

iStock was the first microstock agency when it was founded in 2000 and had no real competition for 3 years. It has been the go-to site to buy and sell stock photos and is still a leading competitor today. Now owned by Getty Images, iStock is known for its variety of images, unique features, and payment options…