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14 November, 2019

Interview: Iain Masterton

The streets are packed with people and the air is filled with tear gas. A water cannon soaks everyone with a blue dye, impregnated with a pepper spray that stings your eyes and makes you cough. Amid all the chaos and confusion, photographers are trying to document what is happening. In autumn 2019, Iain Masterton was one of the many photographers covering the Hong Kong protests, “It was hot and humid and you were on your feet all day – it was very exhausting,” recalls Iain, “but I had to be there to record this event.” Iain never planned to be a photographer. He was… Read more

The streets are packed with people and the air is filled with tear gas. A water cannon soaks everyone with a blue dye, impregnated with a pepper spray that stings your eyes and makes you cough. Amid all the chaos and confusion, photographers are trying to document what is happening. In autumn 2019, Iain Masterton was one of the many photographers covering the Hong Kong protests, “It was hot and humid and you were on… Read more

Balloons at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Image shot 2011.

Chuck Franklin / Alamy Stock Photo

6 November, 2019

Through the ages: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

It’s astonishing to think that Macy’s has managed to run their Thanksgiving Day Parade, since it’s inception in 1924, every year without fail except for on three occasions and that was only because there was a war. Such is there… Read more

It’s astonishing to think that Macy’s has managed to run their Thanksgiving Day Parade, since it’s inception in 1924, every year without fail except for on three occasions and that was only because there was a war. Such is there stoicism to ensure the parade runs, they pressed on in 1963 just a week after J.F. Kennedy was assassinated. It proved to boost the mood of a nation still in mourning. On another occasion in… Read more

Justin Leighton / Alamy Stock Photo

31 October, 2019

9 November: The Day of Fate

If I were to ask you what’s significant about the date 9 November 1989, you’d… Read more

If I were to ask you what’s significant about the date 9 November 1989, you’d probably correctly retort that it’s the day the Berlin Wall came down. But 9 November is an important date in Germany for historic events other than that symbolic day of reunification. Commonly known as ‘The Day of Fate’ (or in German, “Schicksalstag”) it’s a day that marks several defining events in Germany that has undoubtedly influenced its trajectory. We wanted… Read more

KH6JPK film camera with sunglasses and compass on map

LightField Studios Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo

25 October, 2019

Where should your next vacation be with your camera?

Over 1 billion people travelled internationally last year. It’s no wonder the travel industry is… Read more

Over 1 billion people travelled internationally last year. It’s no wonder the travel industry is booming when you can now find, book and pay for a full package holiday in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. While there may be a continuing rise in the number of people travelling, the way we’re doing so is changing. The norm for a vacation has primarily been the typical beach or city type trip… Read more

22 October, 2019

Alamy’s 20th anniversary – the history of Alamy

Isn’t it weird how time can just pass by us like this without feeling like much has changed? I suppose it’s a symptom of modern life; where does one find the time for introspection? But if you do manage to stop and reflect for a moment, you’d realise that a lot has changed, progress is made, dreams were realised. When James West and Mike Fischer first started Alamy, they had the ambitious mission of building… Read more

HF0G1A Aberystwyth Wales UK, Tuesday 27 December 2016 UK weather: As the sun sets dramatically at the end of a clear and freezing cold December day, tens of thousand of starlings perform dramatic murmurations over Aberystwyth before descending to crowd together and roost safely for the night on the cast iron legs underneath the town's Victorian seaside pier Although seemingly plentiful in Aberystwyth, the birds are in the RSPB?s ?red list? of at risk species, with their numbers across the UK declining by over 60% since the 1970?s photo © Keith Morris / Alamy Live News

Keith Morris / Alamy Stock Photo

8 October, 2019

Our friend and talented photographer, Keith Morris

Over the weekend, we were incredibly saddened to learn of the death of our long time friend, contributor and supporter, Keith Morris. We’d like to share our deepest sympathies with his family and friends. He was an incredibly talented, smart and energetic man and this is a huge loss for all that knew him. Keith was one of Alamy’s most admired and successful photographers; his photos were regularly seen on newspaper front pages and websites around the globe. The past couple of Springs he held a workshop in Cirencester where he taught other photographers how to shoot for Alamy, giving them tips on Stock and… Read more

Over the weekend, we were incredibly saddened to learn of the death of our long time friend, contributor and supporter, Keith Morris. We’d like to share our deepest sympathies with his family and friends. He was an incredibly talented, smart and energetic man and this is a huge loss for all that knew him. Keith was one of Alamy’s most admired and successful photographers; his photos were regularly seen on newspaper front pages and websites… Read more

B3CJT4 French Catalonians celebrate the French national holiday dancing the traditional folk dance Sardana

E.D. Torial / Alamy Stock Photo

13 September, 2019

What should I shoot: French content

All specifically related to France, we need more images of celebrities, news, locations, history and events – and these are just a few of a long list. We like to make things as easy as possible for you, so we… Read more

All specifically related to France, we need more images of celebrities, news, locations, history and events – and these are just a few of a long list. We like to make things as easy as possible for you, so we have added all these to our What Should I Shoot tool. Whether you have been on a trip, planning a trip or live in France, make sure you check if you can fill any of… Read more

Jacob Lund / Alamy Stock Photo

12 September, 2019

Photographing Flow

Do you ever feel like you’re rushing through your tasks without really thinking about what… Read more

Do you ever feel like you’re rushing through your tasks without really thinking about what you’re actually doing? Have you heard about Flow? It’s based on the idea of seeking ‘optimal experience’ through taking part in challenging but achievable activities that test your skills. Achieving these goals result in a sense of self-fulfilment and life satisfaction. Combined with people’s turn to mindfulness and consumers spending more on experiences over material goods, it’s worth thinking about… Read more

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10 September, 2019

What is Flow?

In July 2019, a young 19-year-old became the first person to free-climb the Shard in… Read more

In July 2019, a young 19-year-old became the first person to free-climb the Shard in London. With no ropes to help him, George King took a mere 45 minutes to scale the 310-metre skyscraper. As a passionate climber since he was young with an aspiration to climb the Shard, he researched the building for several months to determine how to tackle it. After becoming a viral sensation, he told The Guardian: “Seeing how much our… Read more

PNRYHK astronaut looking at stars on the grass, digital art style, illustration painting

Tithi Luadthong / Alamy Stock Photo

18 July, 2019

Interview: Tithi Luadthong

As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we talk to digital artist Tithi Luadthong, whose work is inspired by space and science fiction. Tithi describes how he uses photography and computer software to convert his imagination into stunning images. It’s a genre where art, photography and technology converge. Where imagination can create landscapes and images that are literally out of this world. Digital art is everywhere and one of its newest… Read more

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