Getty Images stock photography

Getty Images is a world-renowned visual media company that provides stock images, editorial photography, video, and music for business and consumers. Established in the mid-1990s, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and technology adoption to become a leader in the digital licensing industry.

From its headquarters in Seattle, Washington, Getty Images manages a massive digital library. The 'manufacturing' of its content occurs globally, as it sources assets from thousands of independent photographers and videographers located virtually everywhere on Earth.

Ownership of Getty Images has transitioned through various phases, including private equity ownership. Today, it operates as a public company under the leadership of its management and institutional investors, following its most recent transition back to the public markets as Getty Images Holdings, Inc.