London – June 13, 2024 – As football fever builds for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany, Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), the world-renowned visual content creator and marketplace, is once again stepping up to the plate as the official Appointed Photographic Agency. This means fans and media outlets alike can anticipate a stunning array of “Pic Of Euro” moments, expertly captured from every angle of the highly anticipated tournament.
Getty Images will deploy a dedicated team of over 50 expert photographers across all 10 host cities in Germany. From the opening whistle on June 14th to the final dramatic moments on July 14th, they will be on the ground to document the entirety of UEFA EURO 2024. Their unique access as the appointed agency guarantees prime shooting positions, both pitch-side and behind the scenes. This ensures a comprehensive visual record, delivering high-quality “pic of euro” content encompassing everything from intense on-field action to intimate team portraits and the electric atmosphere of the fan-filled stadiums and host cities. Imagine breathtaking “pic of euro” shots of the trophy lift, capturing the raw emotion of victory.
“We are incredibly excited to extend our long-standing partnership with UEFA and once again be entrusted to capture the defining images from Europe’s premier international football tournament,” stated Ken Mainardis, Global Head of Editorial at Getty Images. “UEFA EURO 2024 presents an unparalleled opportunity for Getty Images to showcase our photographic excellence. Our award-winning football photographers and industry-leading operations team are primed to capture the very essence of European football. We are committed to delivering emotive ‘pic of euro’ imagery in near real-time, ensuring our customers, UEFA partners, and football enthusiasts globally have access to the magic of the tournament.”
Fernando Santamaria, Photography Manager at UEFA, emphasized the critical role Getty Images plays in visually documenting UEFA EURO 2024: “Getty Images is an invaluable partner for UEFA in capturing the spirit of UEFA EURO 2024 through photography. Their photographers’ skill and the editors’ keen eye for detail elevate the tournament’s visual narrative. The exclusive access granted during Squad Access Days will provide UEFA and our partners with compelling player portraits, while the exceptional quality of match action “pic of euro” and unique shooting positions will create an unparalleled visual archive of each match. All of this rich content will be readily available within the UEFA Collection via Getty Images.”
Santamaria further added, “The foundation of the successful relationship between UEFA and Getty Images lies in the unwavering trust we have in their photographers to consistently deliver top-tier content for all our platforms. Their proactive approach, flexibility, and responsiveness foster seamless communication and a strong sense of confidence within the UEFA digital content team, which is paramount during a major tournament like EURO.”
For over a quarter-century, Getty Images’ sports editorial team has been at the forefront of visual storytelling, consistently producing award-winning imagery and video that empowers clients to stand out. Beyond UEFA, Getty Images proudly serves as the official photographer or photographic partner for over 125 of the world’s leading sports organizations, including FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, and Formula 1. Their extensive coverage spans over 50,000 sporting events annually, a breadth unmatched in the industry.
Getty Images boasts a comprehensive archive of “pic of euro” moments from every European Football Championship since its inception in 1960 and has been an official UEFA partner since 2004. To explore Getty Images’ extensive coverage of past and upcoming UEFA Euro tournaments and discover more iconic “pic of euro” moments, please visit www.gettyimages.com/collections/uefa.
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