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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 […]
Cheeky monkeys by Laura Grier
Travel photographer extraordinaire Laura Grier has captured these cheeky monkeys on her expeditions around India and South Africa. See more of Laura’s work
Pamplona’s adrenaline-fueled Running of the Bulls festival
Attracting over a million people each year, the San Fermin festival’s most renowned event is the encierro, or running of the bulls, in which a bull […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Barcelona
Featuring on TripAdvisor’s top destination list, this enthralling metropolis has world class festivals, relaxed plazas and cobbled alleyways, vibrant food markets and dream-like modernist buildings, as well […]
Matt Frost’s close encounters with gorillas in Rwanda
Esteemed travel photographer Matt Frost took a trip to the the lush Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where he was able to observe gorillas close-up. […]
The beauty of New Zealand’s wilderness by John Alexander
UK based photographer John Alexander has been lucky enough to explore this tranquil, green country full of untouched forests, beaches, lakes and mountains. Here are some of […]
The lively festival of Sant Joan in Menorca
The festival of Sant Joan takes place on the 23rd to the 24th of June all over Spain. Ciutadella in Menorca is the centre of some of the […]
Adorable ground squirrels by Ann and Steve Toon
These cute ground squirrels in South Africa were snapped by wildlife photography duo Ann and Steve Toon. Over a decade ago the husband and wife team took a sabbatical […]
robertharding unveils state-of-the-art contributor’s portal
robertharding has unveiled an innovative new portal for photography contributors to upload work to their site. The system features a full online editing module, which […]
Bloomsday celebrates Ireland’s literary star
Every 16th of June Dubliners celebrate the life of Irish writer James Joyce, with readings and stagings of his novel Ulysses (which was set on the 16th of […]
Talented new summer signings
We are thrilled to welcome top shooters Laura Grier and Glyn Davies to the Robert Harding ranks! Renowned international photographer Laura Grier grew up in Indonesia […]
The beauty of the English Lake District by Adam Burton
Landscape photographer Adam Burton captured the ethereal beauty of the English Lake District, getting up early to take advantage of the misty dawn light. See more […]
Majestic albatrosses by Michael Nolan
Wildlife photographer Michael Nolan photographed albatrosses of the coast of the Americas, including in the South Atlantic and the Galapagos Islands, capturing these unique birds’ behaviour as […]
History and hedonism in New Orleans
Vibrant musical traditions, abundant street festivals, and the best cuisine in the US – New Orleans is a haven where history and hedonism go hand […]
David Gibbon wins CEPIC Stock Photography Award
We’re thrilled to announce that robertharding wildlife photographer David Gibbon has won an award at the second CEPIC Stock Photography Competition with his incredible image […]
Neil Emmerson captures London as you’ve never seen it before
During misty mornings and beautifully illuminated evenings, top advertising and travel photographer Neil Emmerson captured the UK’s capital – and world’s top destination according to TripAdvisor […]
The passionate Pilgrimage of the Gitans
Every 24 May the French seaside town of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer becomes the site of celebration and religious fervour during the Pilgrimage of the Gitans. Gypsies from […]
Curious brown bear cubs by Janette Hill
Talented wildlife photographer Janette Hill captured these amazing brown bears and their curious cubs as they learnt to climb trees in the forests of Finland. Janette’s […]
Colourful crowds at La Corsa dei Ceri
The Corsa or Festa dei Ceri is an ancient feast day held every 15th of May in Umbria, Italy in which three giant candles are […]
Cinco de Mayo Mexican celebrations
Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) is a celebration that marks the Mexican army’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in […]
The rich wildlife of the Kalahari
The Kalahari Desert came into existence approximately sixty million years ago, at the time when the continent of Africa itself was formed, and covers Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. […]
Jerez Horse Fair
One of Southern Spain’s largest festivals, the horse fair brings the town of Jerez to life with colourful parades, dancing and myriad horse competitions. See […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Siem Reap, Cambodia
This lively and fast-growing Cambodian city is the gateway to the ancient ruins of Angkor and features on TripAdvisor’s top ten world destinations. Catering to […]
Spain’s crazy Moors and Christians festival
Many Spanish towns celebrate Moros y Cristianos, an annual festival in which mock battles commemorate the struggles between the Muslims and Christians in Spain in the […]
Charming orangutans by John Alexander
Globe-trotting photographer John Alexander photographed these gorgeous female orangutans with their babies in Sumatra, Indonesia, capturing their strikingly human qualities. See more of John’s work
Kumbh Mela – the world’s largest religious gathering
Considered the world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims, the Kumbh Mela is a pilgrimage in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river – the Ganges, Shipra […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Ecuador
With investment in capital Quito promising a new shiny airport and underground system, as well as boutique hotels and restaurants, Ecuador is pegged as a […]
New signing – brilliant wildlife photographer David Gibbon
We’re thrilled to sign wonderful wildlife photographer David Gibbon, whose enchanting images of animals have seen him shortlisted for the British Wildlife Photography Awards and in the final of the Natural […]
Stunning robertharding photography in the latest Fred Olsen brochure
We’re very happy that top cruise company Fred Olsen has used a large number of our travel photos in their 2017/18 brochure, showcasing the most stunning […]
News from The Photography Show
This March we were showing at The Photography Show in Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, UK. As well as presenting a talk on stock photography, we caught up […]
The incredible Danum Valley by Frans Lanting
Intrepid photographer Frans Lanting captured the intense beauty of the Danum Valley Conservation Area, a unique forest in Borneo, home to diverse flora and fauna, including […]
Spectacular Holy Week processions in Malaga, Spain
Malaga’s Holy Week celebrations are among the most spectacular in Spain. Catholic brotherhoods and women dressed in black process through the streets in a commemoration of the Passion […]
robertharding in new partnership with VSO
We are excited to announce a new partnership with VSO, the world’s leading international development organization that uses volunteers to fight poverty and reduce inequality. VSO sends […]
The colours of Holi Festival by Ben Pipe
Travel photographer Ben Pipe traveled to India to photograph participants in one of the world’s most colourful events, Holi, an ancient Hindu festival in which people […]
Fairer search returns for photographers at robertharding
At roberharding we are working hard to ensure that top quality, exclusive photography by our own photographers features prominently in our search results, and is […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Peru
From May 2016 travellers from the UK will be able to fly direct to Lima with BA, reducing journey times and making Peru’s Inca ruins, […]
New signing – award winning photographer Craig Easton
We are extremely happy to sign Craig Easton, an internationally renowned photographer and recipient of the Cutty Sark Award for World Travel Photographer of the […]
robertharding image featured in new Jeep ad
We’re absolutely delighted to see a robertharding image, by Eric Baccega, in Jeep’s Superbowl advert on Sunday 7th February. 112 million viewers watched it! It has been voted the […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Milan
This stylish northern Italian city is one of the latest destinations accessible via Ryanair from its base airport, London Stanstead. A long weekend in the fashion capital could […]
The last great race – Iditarod
The Iditarod annual sled dog race – dubbed the ‘last great race on earth’ – kicks off on the first Saturday in March. Teams of 16 dogs, […]
Photographer of the week – Nico Tondini
Nico Tondini has been taking photos since 1975 and specialises in capturing the beauty of his native Italy, and in particular, the historical city where he […]
The incredible Galapagos Islands by Michael Nolan
Nature and travel photographer Michael Nolan photographed the wildlife of the incredible archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection. Galapagos marine iguana, Fernandina Island, […]
Photographer of the week – Eric Nathan
Travel photographer Eric Nathan – who is based between London and South Africa – has visited 90 countries, creating beautifully observed landscape photography and stylish time-lapse videos. Sunrise over Tiwu […]
Iran Tourism On The Rise
With the re-opening of the British Embassy in Tehran, the recent nuclear agreement, plus plans to build hundreds of new hotels, Iran’s tourist industry is on the […]
Rush hour in the Maldives
Kate StanworthThis stunning aerial shot of the Maldives by Sakis Papadopoulos has been spotted on Abercrombie and Kent billboard ads all over London. The top class travel photographer adores photographing […]
Sharks by Reinhard Dirscherl
Award winning photographer Reinhard Dirscherl considers the underwater world to be his second home. After extensive experience photographing beautiful sights such as fluorescent coral reefs, giant turtles […]
Lizzie Shepherd’s Yorkshire
Lizzie Shepherd has traveled the world capturing unique timeless, atmospheric landscapes. But she comes into her own when shooting the beautiful coast and hills of Yorkshire, UK, where she lives. Whether […]
Our photographers’ top photo tips – landscapes
We asked award winning landscape photographers Adam Burton and Lizzie Shepherd to share their tips on how to take that winning photo. Fog obscures the summer sunrise at […]
5 Reasons to visit Cuba now
Since President Obama and Cuba’s Raúl Castro began to restore diplomatic relations in December, tourists have started to flock to this unique island. We predict that many more […]
Epic landscapes and friendly faces
A chat with Michael Runkel Dynamic travel photographer Michael Runkel has been traveling the world for 28 years and aims to visit every country on […]
Messages of love around the world
In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, here are some creative ways that the four letter word has been transmitted. Le mur des je t’aime (the wall of […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Lisbon
This sunny seaside capital is where it’s at right now, with it’s low prices, quality of life and cool arts scene attracting dynamic young creatives […]
Happy Vietnamese New Year
Vietnamese New Year, known as Tết – usually celebrated at the same time as Chinese New Year (8th of February in 2016) – is the most important celebration in […]
Photographers of the week – Michel and Gabrielle Therin-Weise
Belgium-based travel and wildlife photography duo Michel and Gabrielle Therin-Weise started a love affair with travelling in the 80s. Since then they have visited many exotic […]
We’d love to see you at fotofringe London 2016
Do you source images or video as part of your job? Then this free one-day event is for you. fotofringe is the annual event for image […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Kuala Lumpur
This year British Airways started flying to the buzzing Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur direct from London. Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures mix in this South-East Asian […]
The masks of Venice Carnival
Masks are an important part of Venice’s spectacular Carnival, with the island’s mask-makers historically holding a respected position in society. These leather, ceramic and glass creations […]
The colourful warriors of Dinagyang Festival
Performers dressed as technicolour warriors dance to pounding drum beats at the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo, Panay Island, the Philippines. The festival, taking place every fourth Sunday in January, […]
Myanmar by Matthew Williams-Ellis
A gradual liberalisation of this fascinating country – filled with temples and tea houses and populated by diverse and traditional cultures – has put it […]
Roberts top destinations for 2016 – Dublin
2016 marks the centenary of The Easter Rising, one of the key moments in the struggle for Ireland’s independence. During March, its charismatic capital, Dublin will […]
Dogs by John Alexander
Travel photographer John Alexander has photographed exotic locations all over the world, but closer to home in the UK, his passion for dogs shines through in […]
Ecuador’s strange New Year’s traditions
Happy New Year to all! New Year’s Eve in Ecuador sees residents burning grotesque life-size paper maché figures known as ‘Los Viejos’, representing everything they want to […]
Winter sun on the Yucatán Peninsula
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula – with its technicolour blue waters, fantasy white beaches, ancient temple ruins and relaxing boutique hotels – is at its sparkling best […]
The open road
A chat with Jordan Banks British travel & documentary photographer Jordan Banks has worked in over 100 countries, capturing high end images that immerse you in the colour […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Vilnius
Lithuania’s beautiful capital, Vilnius, with impressive baroque buildings and a stunning medieval old town, will open up to UK visitors as it becomes one of Ryanair’s […]
Incredible Antarctica by Thorsten Milse
Award winning German wildlife and landscape photographer Thorsten Milse has spent years photographing in the remote wilderness of Antarctica. Here are some of our favourite shots. […]
Turkey’s spectacular whirling dervishes festival
This week, thousands gather in the ancient Turkish city of Konya to watch the annual Whirling dervish festival. Whirling dervishes are ascetic Muslims of a […]