The top 25 most talented Picture Researchers from across the globe

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Angelika Pirkl

Freelance Picture Researcher at Igloo Picture Research, Norwich + London

#1 ranked Picture Researcher

Hello, I'm Angelika Pirkl, a UK-based freelance Picture Researcher and Art Buyer specialised in history, vintage photography and the arts. I have over 15 years' experience in the image licensing industry, helping clients find the perfect pictures for their projects. I can provide meticulous picture...

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor, Archive Researcher
London: United Kingdom, Norwich: United Kingdom
Norwich + London: United Kingdom

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Lolly Austen

Footage & Stills Research, Creative Dev', Talent at lollyausten.com, London

#2 ranked Picture Researcher

Footage researcher and creative development specialist with 15 years in advertising, production and in-house. I work with heads of production, producers, directors and creative directors who need fast, culturally sharp support - footage research, creative talent sourcing, references, music and...

Picture Researcher
London: United Kingdom

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Nick Tcherniak

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor, Footage Researcher, Graphic Designer at Freelance, London

#3 ranked Picture Researcher

Nick's image research and pitch design work have helped bring several well-known campaigns to life. He has worked on decks for brands and companies such as Audi, Ray-Ban, Toyota, Lincoln Corsair, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Fitbit, Arla Foods, McDonald's, Georgio Armani, Dove, Electric Ireland, Amazon Prime,...

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor, Graphic Designer
London: United Kingdom

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Leonardo Bianchi

Freelance Creative Researcher & AI Visual Developm at Freelance, Rio de Janeiro

#4 ranked Picture Researcher

Visual Researcher and AI Creative Director based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I specialise in creative research, picture research, and visual development for advertising, film, and branded content. My work spans a 200,000+ curated footage archive, AI-powered reference boards, moodboards, stock footage...

Picture Researcher, Creative
Rio de Janeiro: Brazil, London: United Kingdom, New York: United States
Rio de Janeiro: Brazil

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Masha Stoyanova

Picture Researcher at The Great Courses, Fairfax

I am an expert image researcher with ten years of experience acquiring assets for commercial and non-profit projects. My main job is licensing images and footage for an educational video production company, and I've also cleared visuals for museums and academic publications. My background is art...

Picture Researcher, Archive Researcher, Researcher
Fairfax: United States

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Sabina Willis

Freelance, London

#6 ranked Picture Researcher

I'm a London-based Creative Producer with 10 years of industry experience from pre- to post-production — from location scouting, set builds, and art direction to on-set management, and post production. I've been lucky to work with global brands such as Nike, On Running, Google, and Lancôme, helping...

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor, Production Assistant
London
London: United Kingdom

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patrick sobers

Picture Researcher at Freelance, London

Since 1988, I have been employed mainly in the TV and Newspaper industries and for the past fourteen years my position was as Picture Researcher for news & online and Acting Sports Picture Editor with The Times, London. I conducted extensive picture research for various sections including T2,...

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor
Edmonton: Canada
London: United Kingdom

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Paul Smith

Picture Editor/Researcher, London

Very experienced Picture Editor/Researcher with over 25 years experience across multiple platforms including magazines, newspapers, tv companies and web sites. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, CMS systems and building stock archives from the ground up.

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor, Press Officer
London: United Kingdom

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James McFarlane

Picture Researcher

An organized creative thinker and a critical team player James is reliable, switched on, resourceful and enthusiastic. He enjoys working in a fast paced environment with new people, has a great sense of color and an acute eye for detail. He is calm and collected in a pressurized office environment...

Picture Researcher, Artworker
London: United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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John Hyam

Photographer, London

London based freelance photographer. Working mainly in the areas of: fashion, catalogue, editorial, still life/web and advertising photography. Happy shooting on location or in the studio, excellent knowledge of all things digital. Mainly shooting Canon DSLR's into Capture One. Image editing using...

Picture Researcher, Photography Manager, Photographer
London: United Kingdom

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GEORGE KOUTROULOS

Picture Researcher, UK

I have a background in multimedia and graphic design along with college courses in computer science. Also I am comfortable with HTML I am trained in Adobe suite such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash. Furthermore I am a prominent user of new social media like Tumlr, Wordpress,...

Picture Researcher, Studio Assistant
LONDON, UK: United Kingdom

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Katie Anderson

Picture Researcher at Freelance, London

I am a freelance picture researcher with many years of experience, working on a huge variety of projects, for a range of budgets. I can contribute to ideas and proposals, research and source appropriate images, clear all rights and permissions, manage budgets and work to deadlines. I have particular...

Picture Researcher
London: United Kingdom

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Oliver Johnson

Picture Researcher at Freelance, London

Creative Research & Archive Producer helping agencies, production companies and brands develop treatments, source archive and find the stories, footage and references that bring ideas to life. With experience across commercials, branded content, sport and documentary, I specialise in visual...

Picture Researcher, Archive Researcher
London: United Kingdom

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Laura Catherine

Creative Artworker, Kent

Since joining Maverick Magazine early 2007 I have learnt many different aspects of running a small business, and have progressed in that time from completing daily administrative tasks through to management, leading the magazine into a digital and fresh format. My ability to adopt new ideas and...

Picture Researcher, Graphic Designer, Creative Artworker
Kent
Maidstone, Kent: United Kingdom

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Elizabeth Wood

Picture Researcher, London

I have a vast amount of experience and knowledge working on a picture desk, having worked on Vogue.com/GQ.com and Glamour.com as well as Tatler and Coast magazines. I have a huge amount of shoot and picture research experience and am very passionate about photography in all its forms.

Picture Researcher, Photo Editor, Picture Editor
London, Cornwall
London: United Kingdom

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Aurelie Saliba

Photographer, Paris

Copywriter/Art director and photographer Junior Account Executive

Picture Researcher, Copywriter, Photographer
United Kingdom, London
Paris: France

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Nivedita Gokhale

Copywriter, Surrey

Hello, I am Nivedita * from India, I have graduated with a degree in mass media and specialisation in Advertising and PR. I have interned as a Copy trainee in JWT, Mumbai, India, and i have seen and experienced the agency's work closely. My birth date falls on 5th Oct 1989 and at the age of...

Picture Researcher, Photojournalist, Copywriter
Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey
Surbiton,London, Surrey: United Kingdom

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Serena Flack

Picture Researcher, Cambridgeshire

I recently completed a Photography Fda Degree at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I work efficiently towards deadlines and always keen to take on new challenges

Picture Researcher, Photo Editor, Photographer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: United Kingdom

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Dawn Toshack

Illustrator, London

I am a recent Illustration graduate who is looking to pursue a career within the creative industry. Working as a commissioned Illustrator, I have gained skills in creative Packages such as Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator and a working knowledge of Mac and PC systems and software. In my management...

Picture Researcher, Illustrator
London
Putney Heath, London: United Kingdom

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Jeanne Terblanche

Senior Picture Researcher, Dunfermline

I am a confident, hard-working and loyal person who strives for high standards in any job. Being goal orientated, I enjoy challenges and always complete them to the best of my ability. I thrive in high-pressure environments and can manage time well, whether autonomously or within a team. I have a...

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor
Dunfermline, Edinburgh: United Kingdom
Dunfermline: United Kingdom

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Sophie Hinds

Picture Researcher at Freelance, London

I started out working on the picture desk at Wagadon, the company that produced The face, Arena, Deluxe and frank magazine. At first I worked across all titles but then had a short stint as picture editor at Arena before being offered a job as an artbuyer at Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis...

Picture Researcher
London: United Kingdom

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Sharon McTeir

Owner at Creative Publishing Services, Scotland

I currently work freelance offering the following services to publishers: - design (internal, covers and digital formats) - typesetting (InDesign, Arbortext 3b2, Photoshop, Illustrator) - picture research and image commissioning - project management I freelance for companies such as Hodder...

Picture Researcher, Publisher, Publishing Designer
Edinburgh: United Kingdom
Scottish Borders, Scotland: United Kingdom

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Miryam Muller

Picture Researcher, Amsterdam

About Amsterdam-based consultant, editor and trend forecaster with a focus on retail product strategy, innovation and inspiration. Extensive knowledge of seasonal fashion and lifestyle trends for brands and retailers. I have been creating online and print content for over five years for...

Picture Researcher
Amsterdam: Netherlands

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Geetika Bhandari

Picture Researcher at Dorling Kindersley, Rajasthan

Visual media specialist with 7+ years of experience in visual storytelling, image licensing, and content curation across publishing, media, and cultural sectors. Strong expertise in photo research, metadata standards, and AI-assisted image adaptation. Proven ability to manage high-volume content...

Picture Researcher, Visualiser - Digital
Jaipur, Rajasthan: India

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Susannah Jayes

Picture Researcher at Freelance, London

I am an accomplished picture researcher, sourcing photographs and illustrations for publication in books, magazines and online use, as well as for a wide and varied range of other purposes, including museum exhibitions, advertising and interior design projects. With many years' experience within the...

Picture Researcher, Picture Editor
London: United Kingdom

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