The Publishing Nuns

By Francesca Lungarotti UIG contributing photographer, Giovanni Mereghetti, has traveled the world and his vast archives include photo reportages of many interesting and curious stories, including his photographs of the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto, working and managing the activities of the publishing house now called Mimep Docete in Pessano con Bornago, […]

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UIG Acquires Loop Images

We’re delighted to announce that, as of November 1, Loop Images is now a part of Universal Images Group.  For more than twenty years Loop Images has built a collection illustrating the natural beauty and culture of the United Kingdom and beyond.  This tightly curated, highly aesthetic stills and video collection adds both depth and quality to […]

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Collection Spotlight – Jim West

UIG contributing photographer Jim West has for more than thirty years focused on important editorial subjects such as social issues, human rights, social movements and organizations, worker’s rights and labor unions, and industry.  Based in Detroit, Michigan Jim has built an extensive collection covering the American automotive industry, especially from a labor and union perspective. His […]

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Lazio Eco Transition

Images by UIG photographer Marco Scataglini, focuses on documenting the Tuscia territorial area, in the Lazio Region. Highlighting an interesting landscape phenomenon –  The Lazio Ecological Transition. The Lazio Region, in central Italy, is engaged in what is called an ‘Ecological Transition’. Its aim is to transform the region towards a more sustainable development model, balancing […]

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Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast’s architectural gems

Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast are like precious gems set amidst lush Mediterranean vegetation. One of the elements that makes these places unique and a coveted destination for visitors from around the world is undoubtedly their architectural mix. The architecture of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast is a fascinating fusion of ancient […]

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Collection Spotlight: Jeff Greenberg

For several decades, Miami Beach-based Jeff Greenberg has been one of the world’s most prolific stock photographers.  UIG are privileged to represent his collection for the past 12 years.  Jeff’s consistency, work ethic and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most published photographers of his generation. Besides being a prolific travel photographer who […]

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Essential Incidentals

A new story in our Contributor Spotlight series. It is a valuable skill in the photo agency industry being able to capture easily accessible visuals that are literal, good quality, great to look at and yet are symbolic, in that they can be licensed by many media clients to anchor and illustrate various topical and […]

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GEREWOL Festival: The Celebration of Nomad Love

By Francesca Lungarotti UIG contributor Giovanni Mereghetti’s vast archive of world cultures feature coverage of some of the most interesting and fascinating festivals worldwide.  One such festival is the Gerewol Festival. The Wodaabe people, also known as the Bororo or Mbororo, are a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. This ethnic group is part of the […]

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UIG Contributor Spotlight: Claudio Ciabochi

Universal Images Group contributing photographer Claudio Ciabochi offers his customers a wide range of subject areas, including architecture (including ancient buildings, castles, fortresses, abbeys, monasteries, archaeological sites and theatres); art (such as museums, art collections, frescos, picture-galleries etc); still life and landscapes ( mountains, coasts, natural parks etc.); people and folk festivals (including folklore meetings, […]

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Contributor spotlight: Geology Pics – Marli Miller

Marli Miller has been fascinated by geology since being an undergraduate at Colorado College in the early 1980’s – and has loved photography since high school. Marli maintained a love for photography all through grad school – and confesses she probably took much too long to complete her PhD (University of Washington, 1992) because of […]

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