Shutterstock announced as exclusive photography and distribution partner for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®

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Shutterstock press release – 31 March, 2021. Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies, today announced an exclusive photography and distribution partnership with the Screen Actors Guild Awards®, one of the industry’s most prized accolades, and the only televised awards ceremonies to…

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Getty Images to acquire Unsplash, the preeminent image platform for global creators

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Getty Images press release – 30 March, 2021. Acquisition to further Getty Images’ mission of moving the world with imagery Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, and Unsplash, the preeminent image platform for global creators, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Getty Images will acquire Unsplash. Getty Images will…

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March highlights from Nature Picture Library

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water, surrounded by fish. South Bimini Island, Bahamas.

The last month has seen an inspiring influx of images from around the world. From Africa we have an engaging leopard family, rare black panthers and a dramatic eagle/stork confrontation. From Asia we’ve added more great content from Wild Wonders of China, including many Taiwanese endemic species. From Europe we have starling murmurations and birds…

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Mary Evans collection of the week: Colin Horsman

Sister Augustina manages the affairs of the Benedictine Minster Abbey, Isle of Sheppey, Kent and also has a humorous relationship with Chocky the cow. Date: 1980s

Photographer Colin Horsman captured the images for his Monastic Life series in the early to mid-1980s in several abbeys and priories in the south of England. The colour and black & white photos show nuns and monks in spiritual practice, religious study and silent contemplation, but also working on the farm or in the garden.…

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Getty Images takes home nine prizes at the British Sports Journalism Awards

Picture credit: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Racing Point RP20 Mercedes is launched upside down following a crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on November 29, 2020 in Bahrain, Bahrain. ©Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images

Getty Images press release – 23 March, 2021. Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, took home nine prizes at the British Sports Journalism Awards announced last week. First staged in 1949, the British Sports Journalism Awards are the oldest sports awards in Britain, recognising excellence in the profession of journalism. Getty Images photographer Clive Mason won the…

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Rangers Football Club signs exclusive photography and distribution partnership with Shutterstock

Shutterstock announces exclusive three-year partnership with Scottish Premiership Champions, Rangers Football Club.

Shutterstock press release – 18 March, 2021. The three-year agreement incorporates coverage of all Rangers’ Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup matches, European matches, and behind-the-scenes action. Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies, today announced an exclusive three-year…

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March highlights from Image Quest Marine

Hardyhead Silverside - shoaling

Our photo of the month is this stunning, dynamic shot of a large school of Hardyhead Silverside, swimming together off the Maldives. Schools of Hardyhead Silverside can range from several hundred individuals to formations that may be over 100m long and 20m wide! This beautiful capture is one of many new images arriving from our…

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New collection at Mary Evans: Tanya Atkinson textile designs

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With Spring now within touching distance, it feels appropriate to introduce a brand new contributor to the Mary Evans fold that has more freshness than your favourite fabric conditioner. Tanya Atkinson was a textile designer working during the 1950s, and we are delighted to offer her range of over 150 patterns for licensing. Created using…

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Getty Images announced as official photographer of the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®

Lizzo performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Getty Images press release – 9 March, 2021. Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, will once again serve as the official photographer for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards®, tasked by the Recording Academy with capturing one of the world’s most iconic awards ceremonies and music’s only peer-recognized accolade. As the official photographer of the…

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Mary Evans collection of the week: John Frost Newspapers

We’ve featured John Frost Newspapers before as Collection of the Week, but a recent submission of new material is certainly worth bringing to the attention of our COTW readers. To recap, John Frost Newspapers is an incredible resource of original newspapers, magazines and press cuttings from the UK and abroad, covering major and minor news…

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