Action Images

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 07 Jun 2004, 10:14

Has anyone bought any photos from them beofore? if so what are they like? or is their a cheaper company. I was thinking of buying some pictures and later getting the fighters to sign them, just some stuff for my collection.

Hardhitters11 · Post by **Hardhitters11** » 07 Jun 2004, 10:17

Action Images have some really good shots...not sure what they charge now...I used to buy them off a guy in the pub whose mate was a professional photographer at all the big fights and promotional shots with boxers and footballers....He used to only charge me GBP1.50 per photo but I have lost touch with him... :(

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 07 Jun 2004, 10:20

They are actually owned by Getty Images, who ain't cheap at all.

Wilko · Post by **Wilko** » 07 Jun 2004, 12:39

Action Images are an independent company and not owned by Getty Images. You are thinking of Allsport there. (I used to work for Getty and still work in the industry)

A lot of image agencies will only supply their images for professional media use and not to individuals - for example some agencies won't sell anything for under £50. Best to see if you can contact any of their photographers directly.

chado · Post by **chado** » 07 Jun 2004, 12:49

http://www.boxingphotographs.com are good.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » 07 Jun 2004, 13:23

Action Images have a great web site with a search facility.
They're not cheap - but you only get what you pay for.
8 x 6 £15.95 I think.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 07 Jun 2004, 13:29

Yes i was trying to buy witter and pickering with the european belt (best looking belt after the WBC) photo, and find a way to send it to their gym for them to sign in then frame it and stick it on my wall.

theguru · Post by **theguru** » 07 Jun 2004, 17:47

[email protected] send him and email I am sure he will oblige
with a photo of him and esham together.He sent me one of when they were both just British and commonwealth champion.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 07 Jun 2004, 18:03

theguru wrote:[email protected] send him and email I am sure he will oblige
with a photo of him and esham together.He sent me one of when they were both just British and commonwealth champion.

ok, i have had one with witter and pickering with me

neil r · Post by **neil r** » 07 Jun 2004, 18:59

REAL_DEAL wrote:Yes i was trying to buy witter and pickering with the european belt (best looking belt after the WBC)

the best looking belt is by far the Lonsdale belt. used to made of real gold too. now their just plated

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 08 Jun 2004, 05:52

Whoops yeah, was thinking of allsports, you're right. You still in the biz then Wilko, I had a coupla questions to ask you actually as regards the selling of sports photographs to agencies.

Wilko · Post by **Wilko** » 08 Jun 2004, 07:35

Yep I still work in the industry - I work for a smaller agency now but have worked for the big two agencies. Been in the industry for 6 years now.

It's a very small industry so once you know a few people the normally know a few people etc so hopefully should be able to answer your questions.

PM me if there is anything I can help with.