BigStock reached out to us about featuring their portfolio in our entries, and we had so much fun exploring, we wanted to share some entertaining collections of images. There are some seriously talented photographers at work in stock imagery, too.
There’s also a lot of gold to be mined when it comes to stock photos. Every month, we’d love to share with you some great, beautiful, or downright silly things we’ve come across on BigStock.
This month’s theme: Women for All Seasons
For those of you who may or may not remember, our first Adventures in BigStock was Men for All Seasons. Now it’s time for women to get a turn!
Spring
How delicate! She’s the kind of girlfriend you can’t help but fuss over. Did she put enough sunscreen on that adorable button nose of hers? Maybe she needs a hat to keep the sun out of her eyes. Oh, and I bet you checked those flowers for bugs before you handed them to her. What you don’t know is that her twee, fragile exterior hides the soul of nature-loving witch. Your happily ever after will result in her teaching you the spell to keep your hair from getting frizzy.
Photo credit: Alexandr_1958 | BigStock
Summer
Jen knows a sudden trip to Florida to handle family business isn’t the vacation you wanted, especially in summer. Everything is crowded in the summer and the beaches are anything but relaxing. But she knows just how to fix it. Ice cream. Ice cream is the key to happiness and she firmly insists on getting two scoops.
Photo credit: Maridav | BigStock
Fall
Exchange student Maria has completely fallen in love with New England leaf peeping. And with you, too. There’s just one catch. Her semester abroad in the U.S. is over this winter. Perhaps you can manage to study abroad in Europe and visit her. But until then, can her love of fall foliage and you (her nerdy roommate and fellow English Lit major) survive the distance?
Photo credit: Tverdokhlib | BigStock
Winter
Listen, we’re going full Hallmark Channel here. You’re a grumpy workaholic. The last thing you need right now is to head home to Christmas, Montana to clean out your late aunt’s boutique shop of handmade ornaments. What you don’t expect is to be smitten by Becca, the owner of the shop next door who specializes in organic pet treats. She loves Christmas (both the town and the holiday) and perhaps she’ll warm you up to the idea of spending more time in this winter wonderland.
Photo credit: Lightfield Studios | BigStock
Do you have a favorite season? Who would you like to spend more time with?
Autumn is my favorite season and girl, but if I was in the right mood Becca’s story would be an adorable read.
Summer. Ice cream really does fix everything.
Winter is the story I would most like to read. Fall is the model I would most like to fall in love with ME.
I’m in standby hell trying to get back to Chicago. Missed my flight by one minute. I don’t think ice cream will fix this, but I’m going to give it a try.
Ice cream is definitely a key to happiness…as is chocolate!
@DonnaMarie–if ice cream doesn’t work, head for the bar for a cocktail! A belt or two will make the waiting for the next flight a lot less painful.
Someone needs to pitch that idea to Hallmark, but have them make it a Christmas mystery. Hallmark’s mystery lineup needs serious help right now.
Ummm… BigStock doesn’t have any pictures of women over age 25 or a size 2? Yeah, that’s realistic.
SUMMER AND FALL ARE MY GIRLS <3
Ice cream will not fix the hell that is being a year-round resident in a beachfront town. Although at least Jen is walking on the beach, not creeping along at ten miles per hour during rush hour when those of us who actually live here are trying to get to work.
@Deianira As someone living in a landlocked industrial town in the North of England it is hard to feel your pain. Bring on the ice cream, I say, and let us poor stiffs who live far from the shore share your pleasure for awhile! But actually, winter looks like she is having the most fun!