For three days the colourful port city of Essaouira, Morocco, comes alive with music, theatre and art as the Gnaoua world music festival celebrates traditional […]
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The brave new world of virtual reality
In the first of a series of posts we look at the fast moving developments of 360° and virtual reality (VR), the revolutionary image technologies that […]
Karen Deakin wins CEPIC Stock Photography Award
We’re thrilled to announce that Karen Deakin, one of our latest signings, has won third prize in the Stock Photography Award at CEPIC for her […]
Stunning kingfishers by Gary Cook
Renowned landscape and bird photographer Gary Cook captured these incredible pictures of kingfishers in the UK. These unmistakable birds hunt fish and aquatic insects from […]
The tranquil beauty of Cambodia by Alex Robinson
Dynamic travel photographer Alex Robinson recently travelled through Cambodia capturing these wonderful scenes of rural and urban life. Alex photographs regularly for British, U.S and […]
Gorillas and their babies by Frans Lanting
Inspirational wildlife photographer Frans Lanting – hailed as one of the great nature photographers of our time – took these insightful photos of gorillas and their […]
New signing – Nicky Price
We’re thrilled to have signed Nicky Price, a young travel photographer and writer from the UK who has spent the past three years crossing the globe and documenting […]
The Romería del Rocío – Spain’s largest pilgrimage
Every year in late May or early June the sleepy village of El Rocío comes to life as almost a million people join the Romería (pilgrimage) […]
A tribute to wonderful photographer Henry Wilson
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Henry Wilson, a highly respected photographer who tragically passed away last week at the age of 57, in a cycle accident […]
Latest news from London’s buzzing photography scene
London has been at the forefront of the photography world over the past few weeks with several key industry events. We went to fotofringe, Photo London and Offprint to […]
Epic images of Patagonia by Alex Robinson
Wonderful travel photographer Alex Robinson has seen his work feature regularly in British, U.S and Asian travel and lifestyle publications, including covers for magazines including […]
Amazing tree frogs
There are over 800 species of tree frog and they come in an amazing range of colours. Their claw-shaped toes mean they are able to climb, and […]
The stunning Montenegro coast by Matt Parry
Award-winning travel photographer Matt Parry captured these beautiful images along Montenegro’s coast, including the country’s most celebrated destination, Budva, and ancient town settled since the 5th century […]
VSO changes lives in Cambodia through education
Since robertharding started working in partnership with VSO we have been distributing their wonderful images, showcasing the organisation’s important work. Among the 25 countries where their volunteers […]
Flamenco, fairgrounds and fiesta at Seville’s April Fair
Throughout this week the Feria de Abril (Seville Fair) fills this beautiful Andalucian town with dancing, fairgrounds and spectacular horse parades. The fair takes place two weeks […]
The Himalayas and beyond
A chat with Alex Treadway Driven by a passion for travel and remote cultures, and specialising in the Himalayan mountains, recent travel photography signing Alex Treadway has wowed viewers with […]
Industry insights over our 40 year journey – robertharding talks to Adobe
We were recently interviewed by Adobe about our incredible 40 year journey in the stock photo industry. We reflected on the huge challenges of the digital revolution, our unique position in […]
Get involved in Earth Day 2017
The 22nd of April is Earth Day, a global mission to build the world’s largest environmental movement, that began in 1970. More than 1 billion people […]
Francesco Vaninetti’s latest magical photos of France
Italian travel photographer Francesco Vaninetti took these magical photos of France on his recent travels. From ethereal sunsets on the cliffs to fields of bright purple lavender, we love […]
Amazing Arctic wolves by Janette Hill
Award-winning wildlife photographer Janette Hill photographed these wonderful Arctic wolves in Montana, US. Janette loves photographing nature and is passionate about the struggle to conserve our natural environment for […]
Riotous fun at Nepal’s Bisket Jatra festival
This lively festival kicks off the Nepali New Year with traditional music and rituals including the throwing of coloured powder. The biggest celebration takes place in […]
See you at fotofringe 2017
It was great to see so many of our clients attend fotofringe in London last year. The event goes from strength to strength. We will be there again […]
Taking strides with our fantastic new contributor’s portal
Our fantastic new portal for photographers has been revolutionising the way we work, and has made our recent contributor recruitment drive into a smooth and easy […]
Bluebell season in northern Europe
It’s bluebell season across the UK and northern Europe and these beautiful blooms can be found in woodlands and fields throughout April and May. Britain is home […]
Stop the churn – a new approach for the stock industry
Having listened to concerns voiced over the stock industry during the recent Photography Show, Mike Watson thinks it’s time for photographers and independent agencies to […]
Michael Nolan shoots in the lush Peruvian Amazon
Wildlife and wilderness photographer Michael Nolan has been capturing the incredible animals of the Peruvian Amazon as well as the traditional people that live in this lush […]
News and views by robertharding from The Photography Show 2017
This year’s Photography Show in Birmingham, UK, offered fantastic opportunities to catch up on the latest equipment, techniques, industry trends and new publications. Encouraging voices […]
‘Kong: Skull Island’ showcases Vietnam’s natural wonders
Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of ‘Kong: Skull Island’ travelled the world in search of the perfect location for his movie. Vietnam won him over and the film […]
The spectacular Las Fallas festival
Today sees the spectacular culmination of one of Spain’s most famous festivals, Las Fallas. Elaborate figures up to 20 metres high will be burned, after being […]
Latest images by Landscape Photographer of the Year, Matthew Cattell
This incredible image of Brighton’s old ruined pier, photographed from within the whirl of a Starling murmuration, won Matthew Cattell the title of Landscape Photographer […]
Talking Stock with Mike Watson at the Photography Show
Our very own Mike Watson will be hosting an informal session at The Photography Show in Birmingham next Tuesday the 21st of March 2017, where professional […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2017 – Chile
In 2017 a new British Airways route from London to Santiago in Chile will make it easier for UK travellers to access this country of awesome […]
Cheetahs and their cubs by Ann and Steve Toon
These wonderful shots of Cheetahs and their cubs were taken in South Africa’s famous national parks by our favourite wildlife photographer couple, Ann and Steve Toon. Over […]
Tibetans celebrate Losar New Year Festival
On February 27th, Tibetans celebrate New year – also known as Losar Festival – by making offerings at local monasteries, eating, dancing and performing ancient ceremonies which […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2017 – Canada
Canadians are celebrating their nation’s 150th birthday this year, and with the offer of a Discovery Pass – giving free entry to it’s national parks – […]
Latest images of exploration at robertharding.com
We’ve refreshed our collection of images of exploration at robertharding.com, and it’s now easier to find the most amazing exploration photos and images. Our latest images show you […]
Magical chameleons
Chameleons: These amazing lizards are known for their ability to change colour, but they have many other interesting traits, such as long, extrudable tongues with which […]
The surreal romance of Venice Carnival
February sees Venice’s alluring piazzas and canals burst into life as they fill with carnival-goers dressed in elaborate masks and costumes. The surreal Venice Carnival ends with the Catholic […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2017 – Stockholm
Spread across 14 islands, this fashionable city will be more accessible to travellers from the UK this summer, when Monarch Airlines launch their new route […]
Majestic hawks and eagles by Janette Hill
These fantastic images of hawks and eagles were taken by our award-winning wildlife photographer Janette Hill, who is passionate about animals and nature. Janette has published […]
Chiang Mai Flower Festival in full bloom
In early February, when Chiang Mai’s tropical flowers are in full bloom, this beautiful festival fills the Thai city with colour. Flower-adorned floats make their way down […]
Laura Grier’s colourful adventures in Peru
Jet-setting travel photographer Laura Grier travelled around Peru, capturing these fabulous shots that showcase the country’s diverse terrain – from deserts, altiplano, salt flats and lakes […]
Québec’s crazy Winter Carnival
Every winter thousands of visitors flock to chilly Québec to enjoy a host of activities including a snow bath in which revellers don their swimsuits to frolic around […]
Latest images of bonding at robertharding.com
It’s now easier than ever to find amazing images of bonding at robertharding.com. Our latest photos show you friends and lovers sharing magical journeys, animals strengthening their bonds, […]
Alex Treadway’s India
Passionate travel photographer Alex Treadway captured livelihoods, diverse landscapes and fascinating people on his travels around this huge and incredible country. Alex’s work has been published in […]
Historic Coumba Freida Carnival
This series of unusual carnivals is held in different locations in the Valle del Gran San Bernardo in the Italian Alps in January and February. Revellers wear traditional […]
Incredible lynxes by James Hager
American wildlife photography master James Hager photographed these beautiful lynxes in the United States. James has been capturing amazing images of wildlife and natural landscapes since 2003 and […]
Epic skiing images
Fresh powder, dynamic summersaults and snowy mountain vistas – here are some of our favourite stock skiing photos. See more stock skiing photos
Laid-back island life in the Seychelles
This beautiful archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean is a favourite destination for honeymooners, and it’s not hard to see why – with […]
Fascinating hippos by Frans Lanting
Wildlife photographer Frans Lanting captured these beautiful pictures of the intriguing behaviour and amphibious lifestyle of these lumbering hippos in several African countries. See more […]
Spectacular New Year’s fireworks
We’re excited about the New Year’s celebrations this weekend, so here’s a selection of our favourite photos of spectacular New Year fireworks around the world. Here’s […]
Timeless Myanmar by Craig Easton
While Myanmar’s problems are not over, this incredible country is experiencing the birth of a new democratic era, attracting travellers intrugued by its unique traditional cultures and […]
Merry Christmas, wherever you are
robertharding would like to send a message of peace and goodwill to all, no matter where you are in the world.. See more Christmas stock photos
Celebrating nomadic traditions at the Sahara Festival
This lively festival takes place in the rolling dunes and stifling heat of Douz, a small town in the Tunisian Sahara. Camel and horse races, […]
Magnificent polar bears by Thorsten Milse
These incredible photos of polar bears and their cubs were taken by German nature photographer Thorsten Milse in Churchill, Northern Canada, one of the few […]
robertharding at VSO’s inspiring photo competition
We were thrilled to support VSO’s ICS photography competition this December, in which talented youth volunteers entered their best images from their time helping alleviate […]
Scenes of winter wonder
Sheltering penguins casting blue shadows, snowboarders kicking up clouds of powder, snow-petrified trees and oncoming snowstorms; here are some of our favourite winter scenes. See more […]
Ashley Cooper’s epic photobook on climate change
robertharding photographer Ashley Cooper has published this stunning book, Images From a Warming Planet. The photobook documents the wide-reaching impacts of climate change on every continent in […]
Making stock pay – our talk at Adobe Creative Jam
We were thrilled to be invited to talk at the first ever Adobe Photography Jam in London, an inspiring gathering where contemporary photographers and industry professionals come […]
Turn robertharding photos into Christmas presents at worldinprint.com
Turn your favourite robertharding images into prints or posters, to create the perfect Christmas gifts for travel and nature-loving friends and family. Just go to worldinprint.com and search […]
London’s magical Christmas lights by Fraser Hall
Fraser Hall, our roving photographer and expert Picture Editor, has shot all over the world. This week he set his sights on London’s magical Christmas […]
Beautiful images of contemplation at robertharding.com
Recent improvements to our website mean it’s easier than ever to find our most gorgeous images of contemplation at robertharding.com. From Buddhist meditation and fishermen reflecting on […]
The rebirth of colourful Colombia
With its infamous cartels and guerrilla warfare becoming a thing of the past, Colombia is experiencing a rebirth. A new wave of visitors are attracted by […]
Lemurs by Matthew Williams-Ellis
These incredible furry primates were photographed by Matthew Williams-Ellis on his recent trip to Madagascar. Lemurs are endemic to this island off the South East […]
A sneak preview of our beautiful calendar for 2017
Check out this sneak preview of some of the beautiful, seasonal travel images that feature in our new calendar for 2017! With 26 full colour photos […]
The spectacular Whirling Dervishes festival
This week, thousands gather in the ancient Turkish city of Konya to watch the spectacular annual Whirling Dervishes festival. Whirling dervishes are ascetic Muslims of […]
Buy your favourite robertharding images as posters
Want to dream about your favourite travel destinations in the comfort of your own home? Or maybe you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a […]
Dancing with demons at La Diablada, Peru
In Peru’s Diablada festival men parade through the lakeside town of Puno dressed as colourful demons. Some myths as to the origins of the festival point […]
robertharding presents Small World
Check out our latest video, Small World, made up of some of the fantastic footage that is coming into our agency from award winning shooters in […]
We’re proud to present Aspect magazine
We’re thrilled to present the first edition of Aspect magazine, a high quality, colour publication showcasing some of the best of our imagery on cultures, destinations, […]
A thousand words
A chat with Kav Dadfar London-based travel photographer Kav Dadfar’s eye for colour and composition – inspired by the world of advertising – has seen him […]
Diwali – the festival of lights
Every autumn Hindus across the world light up lamps and candles to signify the victory of light over darkness, during Diwali or Deepavali Festival. The rituals […]
robertharding announces new ‘good to go’ licence
The stock photography world is changing fast, and constantly throwing up new challenges. robertharding is taking a pioneering approach to creating new and exciting ways of working, […]
Latest stunning adventure images at robertharding.com
It’s now easier than ever to find amazing stock adventure images at robertharding.com. Our latest additions bring you photos of adrenaline fuelled daredevils, high octane […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2017 – Mauritius
Comfort and luxury won’t leave you out of pocket on this island paradise in the Indian Ocean, where you can expect to spend long days lazing on white […]
Mani Rimdu Festival
Mani Rimdu is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by the Sherpa inhabitants of greater Khumbu valley. Celebrated for 19 consecutive days, the festival is observed with […]
Baby porcupines by James Hager
These strange and charming baby porcupines – otherwise known as porcupettes – have course hair, which will eventually harden into their characteristic quills. They were photographed in Montana, USA, […]
Photographer of the week – Roberto Moiola
Specialising in stunning mountain vistas, Italian photographer Roberto Moiola lives surrounded by the landscape he loves, the Alps. He has travelled through Europe, the Arctic, North and South […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – New Zealand
This peaceful and beautiful country is a great retreat from our hectic, overcrowded world. Incredible fjords, lush forests and pristine beaches, combined with friendly locals, rich Maori […]
Incredible Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
This breathtaking, pristine white building is visible on approach to the city of Abu Dhabi, and can host over 40,000 worshipers, also welcoming non-Muslim visitors. […]
The majestic eagles of Taiga Forest by Garry Ridsdale
Award winning travel and wildlife photographer Gerry Ridsdale took these fantastic photos of eagles in the Taiga Forest in Finnish Lapland. From a young age Garry travelled […]
Photographer of the week – Glyn Davies
We love Glyn Davies’ moody, abstract landscapes and architectural details. Glyn has a passion for capturing dramatic light and weather over wild terrain, and feels a […]
The Gerewol – a male beauty contest in the desert
The Gerewol is an annual beauty pageant with a difference – it is the men who wear the make-up and compete for the attention of female judges, in this […]
Perfect island sunsets in Santorini
Santorini, voted one of the world’s best islands on TripAdvisor, is set around a huge volcano crater. Whitewashed towns rise up along the cliffs, creating […]
Hunger for adventure
A chat with Laura Grier A childhood spent between the US and Indonesia planted the seed for top travel photographer Laura Grier’s quest to document the world. […]
The contrasting colours of New York by Craig Easton
When award winning travel photographer Craig Easton went to New York City he didn’t just capture the frenetic buzz of the city centre, but also […]
Brown bears fishing for salmon by Michael Nolan
These wonderful photos featuring brown bears fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park, Alaska, were taken by wildlife photographer Michael Nolan. Every summer, salmon swim upstream to […]
Featured photographer of the week – Alex Treadway
This week’s featured photographer is Alex Treadway. Driven by a passion for travel, the environment and remote cultures, Alex has visited dozens of countries and his work […]
Gauchos by Matthew Williams-Ellis
Travel photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis travelled across the vast wilderness of Argentina, photographing South American cowboys or gauchos, as they worked hearding sheep on the plains. […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Vietnam
With new boutique hotels and hidden retreats opening all the time, Vietnam’s stunning mountains, emerald rice paddies, hidden beaches and frenetic cities are more accessible than ever. […]
Tribal traditions at the Mount Hagen Cultural Show
A riot of body-paint, dance and music, the Mount Hagen Cultural Show is one of the largest gatherings of the tribes of Papua New Guinea. Every […]
Fascinating African wild cats by James Hager
These distinctive, large eared servals – a type of wild cat found in Africa – were photographed by our expert wildlife photographer James Hager in the […]
Seeking the light
A chat with Christian Kober Nomadic travel photographer Christian Kober has built up an impressive portfolio in more than 100 countries. His subjects range from adventure […]
Bristol’s colourful Balloon Fiesta takes off
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event, attracting over 150 colourful balloons from across the globe. The fiesta kicks off […]
James Morgan wins Nature and Environment prize at TPOTY
Robert Harding photographer James Morgan – an award-winning film director and photojournalist – has won the Nature and Environment category at the 2015 Travel Photographer of […]
Breathtaking Rio de Janeiro by Alex Robinson
Top travel-photographer Alex Robinson photographs regularly for British, U.S and Asian publications and his work has graced the covers for magazines including Sunday Times Travel, Wanderlust […]
Maui voted world’s best island
With glorious tropical beaches, world class surfing and snorkelling and delicious cuisine it’s not surprising that the Hawaiian paradise of Maui has been voted the world’s best island in the traveller’s […]
Characterful little owls by Ann and Steve Toon
Passionate wildlife photography duo Ann and Steve Toon have been photographing these distinctive little owls and their babies in the UK. See more photos of little owls Read […]
Adventures in the Dolomites by Roberto Moiola
Passionate about mountain landscapes, photographer Roberto Moiola – who has travelled extensively through Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia – captured these spectacular images of the Dolomites in his […]
London celebrates colourful Hindu chariot festival
Thousands of Hindu devotees celebrate the annual chariot festival in the UK’s multi-cultural capital, bringing to a climax July’s four week Mahotsavam festival in which deities are […]