Getty Images Editorial Photography and Program Grants Uncover Local Stories of Global Challenges

Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, has today announced the recipients of US $45,000 in editorial grants focused on supporting both individual photojournalists and organisations which enable documentary photography. Grant for Editorial Photography: Forced Displacement Getty Images offered three grants of US $5,000 each to photographers and videographers reporting stories of forced displacement, showing how people around the world have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, climate change, or events seriously disturbing public order. The recipients include Rebecca…

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Getty Images and Dove Announce Winners of #ShowUs Grants Highlighting Inclusive Visual Stories Around Women and Aging

Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with Dove, has announced the winners of the #ShowUs Grant, Beauty Has No Age Limit, awarding two photographers US$5,000 each to pursue their stories which shatter stereotypes and conventions celebrating women and aging. Launched on the three-year anniversary of Project #ShowUs, these grants look to honour the full spectrum of diverse experiences – showing that beauty has no age limit – and all experiences are valid, welcome, and appreciated. Submissions were judged on criteria looking to shatter stereotypes and conventions…

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Getty Images Launches Initiative to Elevate Black History and Empower Storytellers

Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace recently launched the Black History & Culture Collection (BHCC), an initiative created to provide free non-commercial access to historical and cultural images of the African/Black Diaspora in the US and UK from the 19th century to present day. The collection aims to grant access to rarely seen images for educators, academics, researchers, and content creators, enabling them to tell untold stories around Black culture. The collection is available for projects focused on education around the histories and cultures of the…

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Ever wondered what images are most trending online? Now users can with Getty Images created Google Trends style image trending tool that provides real-time data on more than 486 million visual assets 

Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, has today launched VisualGPS Insights, a new interactive tool designed to help businesses develop content strategies backed up with data and visual guidance. For the first time, users can view and analyse over 2.5 billion annual searches and download queries from Getty Images, as well as from iStock, its e-commerce platform focused on SMBs, SMEs and creatives. VisualGPS Insights is a significant leap forward in leveraging real-time visual trends, giving businesses a strategic tool to drive market differentiation by exploring and understanding…

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Pantene Collaborates with Getty Images and Dresscode Project to Launch #StyleWithPride Campaign

For many in the LGBTQ+ community hair is more than how you look – it’s how you’re seen. A haircut or style is a powerful tool for self-expression and gives people confidence to be their true selves. However, while hair plays such a critical role in how this community expresses itself, it’s often depicted in a stereotypical way, which can lead to bias. This is especially true for how hair shows up across marketing & advertising. Pantene understands the importance of real, authentic representation for the LGBTQ+ community in marketing…

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