The BigOX Mission
BigOx exists to give West Texas artists and photographers something we’ve been missing for years: a dependable local print partner who values consistency, communication, and craftsmanship as much as you do. We’re here to make your creative process smoother—and your client deliveries faster—by offering regional fine-art printing without the headaches of distant online labs.
Our Story...
BigOx didn’t start as a tech startup or a corporate venture. It started with a simple truth:
Creators deserve better access to reliable, high-quality printing.
Our roots go back to 1996 in Midland, TX where our founder owned & operated the region’s first digital photo labs (Photo Tech) —serving professional photographers, portrait studios, and local businesses long before online print shops existed. Years later, he built and led a national e-commerce printing operation producing hundreds of orders a day, developing color-accurate workflows, custom automation tools, and high-volume fulfillment systems.
30 years of experience—both boutique and large-scale—shapes how BigOx operates today:
personal, approachable, and local… backed by decades of hands-on print production expertise.
We’re now bringing that experience back home to West Texas, with an Early Access program designed for artists and photographers who want a trustworthy regional partner from day one.
Meet the Founder
“I spent years running West Texas’s first all-digital photo lab, and later a national print operation that shipped hundreds of orders a day. Through it all, one belief stayed constant: creators deserve a reliable printing partner who respects their craft. BigOx is my way of bringing that commitment back to the region I started in.”
- Tony Gilbert, Founder - BigOxPrinting
Our Commitment to You
Quality starts with a mindset, not a machine.
At BigOx, every print is approached with the same care you put into creating it. We use consistent workflows, thoughtful file handling, and hands-on inspection to make sure your work comes out exactly as intended. The equipment and calibration are the tools—but the standard we hold your work to is the difference.
Request Early Access
Our Early Access model is simple and built for busy creators:
- Reach out and tell us about your work.
- We help guide you into the wholesale tier that fits your volume and goals.
- You’ll receive clear expectations on turnaround times, media options, and ordering.
- We handle the printing and packaging with care—and ship regionally for faster delivery.
We’re building a workflow designed to grow with you, not overwhelm you.