We asked our team of creative experts to give us their take on what makes a great image – and what makes up their favourite image. Is it the composition, lighting or the unique perspective of the image-maker?

We think it’s time to kill the cliché, to break with stereotypes and embrace the world around us as it actually is - in all its variety and beauty.

Go behind the scenes of the Getty Images Creative Grants with Director of Content Development Andrew Delaney

View the photography trendbook to get a glimpse of the new ideas and flavours we expect imagery to grow into over the next year.