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“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! 

INSPIRE “Milestones”: Use great moments as eye-catchers

Life is a constant, often imperceptible process of change. But there are certain moments and situations that we all remember clearly because they mark the beginning of a new phase on our life’s journey.

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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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Are “smart cities” the key to a better quality of life?

In urban areas, essential issues of our time are coming together: sustainability, economic growth, and quality of life. The question is how to meet these requirements in equal measure.

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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

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Resonance – self-effective in the we-culture

Under the impression of global crises, an increasing need for community and solidarity is becoming noticeable in society in light of global crises. After all, collective experiences of insecurity such as the Corona pandemic have clearly shown that we can only survive together.

Stock photography in flux: new perspectives through genuine Vibrancy

“Authenticity has been a trend in stock photography for years and will remain so,” our creative director Martine Praessl recently answered when asked about current trends in the stock photography market.