Fresh off the tail of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and in anticipation of Pride and other key dates in the calendar, June’s Fresh Picks hones in on celebrating visual creativity, inclusion an diversity across the globe. Curated by creative experts with stirring imagery in mind, enhance your campaigns, design and storytelling with these spotlight collections from Alamy.
Under the Sea
Thought that the life aquatic was just for Window’s screen savers? Think again. Life below water and how it translates visually has come into focus with releases such as the MerPeople documentary on Netflix and Disney’s re-imagining of The Little Mermaid. Playfully bringing underwater worlds to life through high-definition photography, delve deep with the unearthly forms, shapes and creatures of the ocean in our Under the Sea Collection.
Pride
Pride means so many different things to so many different people. Where no two experiences are the same, broad representation truly does matter. This Pride Collection looks to tell multiple, person-centric narratives from across the world’s LGBTQIA+ community. However you identify and mirroring the #AllOurPride sentiment, we’re showcasing imagery that puts the emphasis on people and how they live their lives freely. Discover what this cultural moment looks like around the globe.
Traditional Clothing
Traditional clothing is woven into the fabric of culture and identity. Running a thread through the centuries, dress history informs us of how what we wear has shaped who we are and how we convey ourselves to others. Whether belonging to tribes, signifying status or being at the heart of celebration, clothing is a joyfully expressive tool with distinctive ties to heritage. This handpicked Traditional Clothing Collection examines the unique diversity of national dress and the ways in which it’s crafted.
Wes Anderson
Tackling filmmaking with globally celebrated precision, Wes Anderson’s additions to cinema delight audiences with their ensemble casts, snappy dialogue and compelling design choices. You may have recently enjoyed the trend of taking photos and making videos that capture the feel of his movies through clever editing, or you may be eagerly awaiting the latest addition to the run of award-ready, stylish films. However you relate to his part in cinematic history, even if he’s unknown to you, embrace quirky visual language with our Wes Anderson Collection — evocative of his iconic style.
Black History
Two key moments in June add to black history and why representation matters: Juneteenth in the USA and Windrush Day in the UK. Celebrating it’s 75th anniversary this year, 22 June marks a retrospective look at when the Empire Windrush docked in England, carrying individuals from across the Carribbean. Across the pond, Juneteenth on 19 June is now a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Learn more about the indisputable significance of these cultural milestones in our Black History Collection.
Slow Motion Food
A staple in the culinary industry, who doesn’t want to be wooed by their food? Examining the art of capturing and marketing cuisine, we’re excited to highlight our Slow Motion Food Video Collection. This selection of arresting clips demonstrates how the slow motion technique can pull focus and draw the viewer in. Seasoned foodies will love the undeniably satisfying aspects of food in slow motion, as the dynamics of how food can fall, fly, collide and even explode is explored from all angles.