That’s the business of stock photos. Unsplash managed to stick around because they provided free high quality images that were more “real” looking than stock photos. It was supported by ads, which I’m sure kept the site running but when Getty knocks on your door and offers to buy you out ... it’s hard to say no.
The cycle will continue. In its place there will be a new Unsplash which will offer the same + a bit more until it gets bought out too.
The cycle will continue. In its place there will be a new Unsplash which will offer the same + a bit more until it gets bought out too.