This company is a scam. You are extorting money for some random photos. On my website, users post photos from the internet themselves; how am I supposed to know if they are licensed (though I doubt th... See more
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Avoid this company at all costs. I inadvertently used one of their photos on my personal non profit making web site. I only realised this when I got a letter from Alamy fair licensing demanding £400 +... See more
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We purchased a couple of photos for our website of a project we had completed. few months later Alamy's "fair licensing" department. Sent aggressive invoices for what Alamy identifies as unlicensed... See more
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The people at Alamy were enormously helpful and the primary reason I give the company 5 stars. They helped me over several years and throughout the process of choosing images for my new book "Both Si... See more
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Alamy is the world’s most inclusive content collection of creative and editorial photos, vectors, 360-degree images and videos from individual photographers, picture agencies and archives. Its global contributor base supplies upwards of 150,000 new images a day to the online platform. Founded in 1999, Alamy was built on a vision to change the world of picture buying. The collection offers creative and editorial content sourced from a network of over 100,000 photographers, content creators and 650 contributing agencies and archives. With three global sales hubs; Alamy serves a global customer base covering the news, publishing, advertising, design, corporate and broadcast sectors. Be braver. Go further. Own the blank page.
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6-8, West Central, 127 Olympic Ave, Milton, OX14 4SA, Abingdon, United Kingdom
- 01235 844600
- sales@alamy.com
- alamy.com
1.6
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313 reviews
Replied to 38% of negative reviews
Typically replies within 2 weeks
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Quality and Reliability
I have used many stock agencies for almost 20 years for our magazine. Alamy is the best, with the widest range of images, from studio shots to newsmakers, movie stills, almost whatever we are looking for, we can find many high quality images. And the sales reps are great, responsive and helpful. Plus, and this is a big plus for us as a non-profit, their fees are very reasonable.
Art Director
Lion's Roar magazine
12 September 2017
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Huge stock of photos
Huge stock of photos. I was very pleased to find a choice of excellent images of a specific, quite obscure and seldom-visited location in a remote part of the UK.
31 July 2017
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As a supplier of photos
As a supplier of photos, I'm thrilled with Alamy. They seem to take great care of our customers and I'm quite satisfied with the way they take care of me, relative to the rest of the industry. We have done quite well together over the years.
30 June 2017
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Very helpful company
Very helpful company. I needed help purchasing a specific photo that I could then have enlarged on another company's wide canvas. They were extremely helpful quick to respond & the end product was excellent. Would definitely recommend them.
22 June 2017
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Great customer service!
2 June 2017
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The best service ever!!
23 May 2017
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Lovely Lively Image
16 May 2017
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Competitive prices with some unique …
Competitive prices with some unique images.
10 May 2017
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Excellent products & fantastic customer …
Excellent products & fantastic customer service.
19 April 2017
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Excellent price
Excellent price, excellent service! Fast, and very professional. I would definitely recommend them - Already have!
19 April 2017
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Best -- customer -- service -- ANYWHERE!
19 April 2017
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Great experience
I couldn't have been happier with Alamy. The photo quality and pricing was great, but even more importantly, every single person I dealt with could pick up our conversation from the previous one and the selection and purchase process was seamless and easy. Thank you!
12 March 2017
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Alamy Photos
There were several complications involved in the images I ordered. Each time they were handled with courtesy and dispatch.
28 February 2017
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Awesome customer service!
I was looking to purchase a one-time use of a photo I saw in HGTV mag. The customer service was responsive, helpful and super friendly! All in all, an awesome exeperience!
28 February 2017
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Awesome...picture..♡...!!
Really...its..Great...! I am proud to..this..
26 February 2017
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