robertharding
UK travel and nature picture library, founded in 1972, selling rights-managed and royalty-free images and footage
Quick Overview
| Company | Robert Harding Picture Library Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Stock Photos |
| Headquarters | Wokingham, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1972 |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (Europe, non-EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Travel and nature photography, video footage, rights-managed and royalty-free licences, research service, team accounts, channel partners |
| Pricing | Priced per licence; see website |
| Best For | Publishers and tourism clients that need travel and nature images and footage with a research service |
| Replaces | Shutterstock travel images, Getty Images travel |
Detailed Review
robertharding.com says it was founded by the photographer Robert Harding in 1972 and positions itself as a travel and nature picture agency with photographs and footage. Its site mentions rights-managed and royalty-free images and a quick download facility for both.
The company information names Robert Harding Picture Library Ltd, registered in England and Wales under number 1382769, with its address in Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham. Companies House lists Robert Allan Harding and the R A Harding Settlement Trust as the persons with significant control.
Licences and accounts
The terms describe a quick download facility that lets approved accounts download high-resolution rights-managed or royalty-free images before committing to a use. Such accounts must inform the library before using an image. Team accounts and a research service are listed under the support menu.
Channel network
The about page says robertharding works with over 80 global channel partners, including Imago in Germany, Aflo in Japan and Hemis in France, which widens distribution of its content outside the UK.
Scope
The library is a travel and nature specialist and not a general stock source for business and lifestyle subjects.
Limitations to Consider
The site is a UK company and the library is narrow in subject. Prices are not published on the pages reviewed and the pages rely on client-side scripts. For general-purpose commercial stock a broad library is a better first choice.
Who Should Use robertharding
Travel publishers, tour operators and book or magazine producers looking for travel and nature photography with research help.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Travel and nature specialist since 1972
- Rights-managed and royalty-free options
- Research service and team accounts
- Ownership visible at Companies House
- Global channel partners
Cons
- Narrow subject range
- UK, not EU, jurisdiction
- No public price list
- Scripts required to browse
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Frequently Asked Questions
Companies House lists Robert Allan Harding and the R A Harding Settlement Trust as persons with significant control of Robert Harding Picture Library Ltd.
Its own description is a travel and nature picture agency with photographs and video footage.
The terms refer to both rights-managed and royalty-free images on its site.