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Gaining the trust of the target group with authentic imagery

A key feature of successful image communication is credibility. Consumers have become more skeptical and critical. That’s why you can hardly convince them with exaggerated promises and clichéd images.

Anything but kitschy: nostalgic picture stories

Security, stability and familiarity are strong basic human needs. This becomes particularly clear in times of crisis: under the impression of general uncertainty, the collective desire for security and orientation grows.

Trend INSPIRE “Shaping the future”: Images that encourage us to look forward to tomorrow

“What will the future bring?” At the turn of the year, most people are certainly asking themselves this question. Even the greatest optimists have to admit that we are living in challenging times: International conflicts, social tensions, economic uncertainties and environmental issues are drawing worry lines on the foreheads of

Never boring and always new: people in the big cities

It is in the big cities that the diversity of modern society can be seen. Here you encounter all the different types that make up a pluralistic way of life. At the same time, cities are a testing ground for social innovation.

“go greener”: get a picture of what it could be like!

Sustainability is one of the megatrends of our time. The increasingly obvious consequences of climate change, as well as rising energy costs, are forcing a change of course in politics, business and society. It is about saving energy and becoming aware of the effects of our lifestyle on the ecological structure of the world.

MILESTONE OF A LONG, COLORFUL PICTURE JOURNEY: 20 YEARS WESTEND61

These days mark the 20th anniversary of when we set out to carve out a place for ourselves in the stock photography industry. And today, when we look back on the two decades of our existence, we believe we can justifiably say: We have succeeded! 

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The magic of imagination: a visit to the possibility room

Every further development begins with the imagination of how things could be. If we want to shape the future and not just react to changes, we must first think about where we want to go and how something could and should be.

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Timeless love: senior love stories that touch hearts

Love knows no age! While in our youthful naiveté, we are often fascinated by the passion and romance of young love stories; it’s worth looking at the magical relationships of the golden age.

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The Metaverse – hype or game Changer

It is difficult to say precisely when the hype about the Metaverse began. What is certain is that there have been thoughts about a virtual space in which people can exist together since the 1990s. When Mark Zuckerberg renamed his company Meta in the fall of 2022, the term became