Getty Images diversifies regionally relevant content by engaging local talent.

Getty Images announces its commitment to expand its regionally relevant content by collaborating with six leading photographers from Latin America. This addition to Getty Images’ global roster of more than 2,000 active photographers was the result of an intensive scouting tour across Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.

The new photographers recently signed include:
Felipe Hellmeister, Brazil
Daniel Klajmic, Brazil
Lucas Lenci, Brazil
Gabriela Messina, Argentina
Fabian Lahgi, Argentina
Edgardo Contreras, Mexico

“The signing of these talented individuals will help to infuse Getty Images’ collections with a wide array of locally relevant content that reflects the photographers’ inspiration and culture from their respective countries,” said Getty Images’ director of photography Amy Steigbigel.

To meet the strong demand from customers, Getty Images and the newly signed photographers recently completed more than 20 shoots yielding approximately 2,000 images. A broad range of subjects covering the concepts of lifestyle, business, celebrations, food, portraits, night life, local markets, sports, architecture and regionally specific holidays will be added to Getty Images wholly-owned collections to provide the most compelling and culturally relevant imagery for which the company is known for.

Getty Images is currently seeking imagery for its Lifesize collection to bring greater local relevancy to its offering. Prospective professional and amateur photographers are encouraged to submit images by visiting www.gettyimages.com/contributors and selecting the “work with us” link. All images received will be screened for placement in the Lifesize collection according to standard technical and legal requirements. Photographers contracted for Lifesize will initially be allowed to submit up to 40 images per year, paying a $50 placement fee for each image accepted. A flat 30 percent royalty rate will be paid for each license issued through the Lifesize collection.