ABOUT US

Discover Alamy's Culture and Vision

Alamy isn't just a stock image platform; it's a playground for creatives like you. We offer fresh, inclusive content that has fuelled the imaginations of brands like Netflix, Ogilvy, and Red Bull. With over 150,000 content creators from across the globe, our powerful search makes finding the perfect creative or editorial stock photos, vectors, 360-degree images, and videos a breeze.

At Alamy, we believe in the power of difference. We celebrate a diverse community of creators and believe it's this very variety that fuels creative brilliance. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment, working with integrity and respect for both creators and customers. We empower our community by encouraging boldness and bravery, taking calculated risks to constantly improve.

Our core values are simple: Your success is our success (we're customer-centric). We achieve greatness together, learning from both triumphs and challenges (team spirit is key). We strive to be better than yesterday, always innovating (continuous improvement is our motto). We embrace creative solutions and aren't afraid to take risks (boldness and bravery pave the way). Finally, we do the right thing, always (integrity and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do).

Alamy is more than just a platform; it's a community that values creativity, celebrates difference, and empowers you to push boundaries. Join us and see where your imagination takes you.

We work with content creators around the world

Our dedicated contributor team support our artists, empowering them to shoot with confidence so that we can offer diverse and authentic content. We're also committed to fostering the future of creativity. With our '100% students' project, we give 100% of the money students make from image sales on Alamy while they study. Become a contributor here.

We’ve made it our business to keep on evolving

Founded in 1999, Alamy was built on a vision to change the world of picture buying. Since then, we’ve evolved. We exist to electrify creativity by acting as a catalyst for creators and contributors, helping you to take risks and realise your unique visions.

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Making creativity our business

Alamy arrived on the scene and with a mission in 1999: to build the world’s most diverse stock photo library. Founders Mike Fischer and James West went one step further by setting down our principle to pay contributors fairly for their creativity. These corner stones remain at our foundation to this day and beyond as we continually strive for better.

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The tech bit

In 2002, we won an EMMA for technical excellence and this commitment to advancement within our field hasn’t slowed down since. Over the years we’ve made more and more content available, launched the Stockimo app and developed our search and live offering. We’ll always invest in the innovation necessary to support our teams, contributors and customer base.

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Powering the search

The algorithm is relentless. We want to make sure you can get what you want, exactly when you want it. This is not just a consideration for then or now, but also for the future – with our coordinates set for quicker results and greater accuracy with each test or improvement.

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Stronger together with PA Media Group

In February 2020, Alamy was acquired by PA Media Group, the UK-based news and information business. We’ve made new connections and our long-term strategy towards even greater diversity is well on course. It’s a collaboration that we are proud of.

Join Alamy

We're on the lookout for brilliant, passionate people who think differently and want to help us build our global business. Explore our current openings or discover what life is like inside Alamy.

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Meet the team

Managing Director

Lira Mendonca

Lira brings a dynamic blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial expertise to her role as Managing Director. Since joining Alamy as Finance Director, and later as Finance & Operations Director, she has led a transformative journey focused on innovation, process optimisation, and data-driven decision-making. Her leadership has strengthened Alamy’s performance and resilience in a competitive market.

An MBA and CIMA-qualified professional, Lira’s vision for Alamy is rooted in inclusivity, continuous improvement and bold innovation. She is passionate about unlocking new growth opportunities, expanding Alamy’s global footprint, and fostering a culture of creativity and agility - all while scaling the business sustainably and delivering exceptional value to customers and contributors alike.

Finance Director

Charlotte McCallum

Charlotte heads up the finance, data and operations functions at Alamy, guiding a global team of finance professionals and problem solvers. She provides strategic financial leadership and guidance on all aspects of financial management, working closely with the senior leadership team to shape the business’s long-term direction and support sustainable growth.

Charlotte brings extensive experience from PA Media Group, where she led transformation initiatives and group-wide finance functions. She has a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering change that enhances resilience, transparency, and long-term value.

Senior Vice President, Global Sales

Candice Murray

Candice leads Alamy’s global sales strategy, overseeing all revenue streams, including enterprise, ecommerce, distribution, data services, partnerships, copyright enforcement and secondary rights. Her strategic oversight ensures alignment between commercial goals and customer needs across a broad international footprint.

With over 25 years of licensing experience, Candice has held senior roles at Shutterstock and Condé Nast, and served on the boards of the Digital Media Licensing Association and the News Media Coalition. She brings deep industry insight and a collaborative mindset to driving growth, strengthening relationships, and shaping Alamy’s future in a competitive global market.

Head of Content

James Allsworth

James is responsible for the development of a rich and diverse visual library that serves customers across industries and geographies. Since joining in 2005, he has played a key role in driving content innovation and aligning creative strategy with Alamy’s growth ambitions.

A digital media graduate and seasoned photographer, James is deeply committed to supporting contributors and showcasing their work. His focus on originality, relevance, and global appeal ensures Alamy continues to deliver compelling content that meet the evolving needs of an ever-changing marketplace.

Head of Customer Operations

Rachel Wakefield

Rachel oversees Alamy’s Customer Operations team, drawing on her extensive experience and long-standing tenure with the business. She has held a variety of senior roles with a strong focus on customer and partner relations, helping shape Alamy’s customer proposition and service standards.

She excels at finding practical, people-first solutions to complex challenges, always with the goal of making things easier and more intuitive for those Alamy serves. Rachel champions improvements that reflect real needs - removing friction, improving clarity, and creating a service experience that feels effortless and human.

Head of Technology

Simon Lamb

Simon leads Alamy’s Technology team, where he is focused on delivering high-quality, customer-centric products and modernising platform infrastructure. Since joining in 2021, he has driven key changes to modernise systems and improve performance across Alamy’s digital ecosystem.

Simon brings deep technical expertise from PA Media Group, where he led the solutions architecture discipline across the organisation. At Alamy, he fosters an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture and champions agile delivery, enabling teams to adapt quickly, experiment with new ideas, and build resilient platforms that support the business’s creative and commercial ambitions.