WELCOME

Hello I'm Angelika Pirkl, a UK-based freelance Picture Researcher & Art Buyer specialised in history, vintage photography, and the arts. 

 

After ten years of working in the image licensing industry, I set up Igloo Picture Research in 2017 to help clients find those elusive perfect pictures for their projects.

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I can provide meticulous picture research for trade publishing, academic publishing or television broadcasting, as well as offer a more creative approach to book cover design or non-editorial projects, both in digital and print.

 

I can assist with:

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​▶ setting & managing picture budgets

 

▶ compiling preliminary subject specs from manuscripts

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▶ interpreting image briefs thoroughly & creatively

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▶ carrying out picture research across a variety of sources - ranging from local and international picture libraries to museums, smaller institutions, private collections or independent photographers

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▶ negotiating licensing fees

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▶ sourcing digital high-resolution image files

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▶ obtaining necessary rights clearances for photographic copyright as well as additional artistic copyright, publicity rights & property rights if required

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▶ keeping accurate records of picture codes, captions, credit lines & licence terms

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I have experience across a range of subject areas, including:

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History, Archaeology, Vintage Photography, Art, Design, Architecture, Fashion, Performing Arts, Culture.

 

Projects can be undertaken remotely or in-house.

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Explore my picture research portfolio to see a selection of previous projects.

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If you'd like help with your own project, I'd love to hear from you.