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About Icon Sportswire
When Content Matters
Mission
Established in 1999 by former Allsport and Getty Images veterans, Icon Sportswire is one of the leading photographic wire services and image licensing organizations in the business today. Our experienced, passionate, multi-talented, and service-oriented professional photojournalists have one unified mission: to produce and curate the most exciting, beautiful, and thought-provoking imagery imaginable.
Service
Icon Sportswire has licensed over 14 million images. Our pictures regularly appear in major national and international media outlets such as ABC/ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and countless others, as well as in television, major advertising campaigns, books, blogs, and fantasy sports sites.
Icon Sportswire operates a dynamic database of millions of compelling images photographed by our network of award-winning photographers that provide our clients with exceptional, comprehensive coverage of global sporting events. We also have access to millions of images via our partner agencies around the world.
Additional Services
Photo Research
Having trouble finding the right image or a subject within our vast image database? Our staff is thoroughly versed in our image content and specializes in finding the right picture for your project. If you need it, we'll find it.
Editorial Assignment Photography
Icon Sportswire photographers are available for editorial assignment work, bringing a unique vision and unsurpassed quality to your next project. With hundreds of photographers around the world, we'll find a photographer to fit your request.
Corporate Assignment
If you are a team, event, venue, sponsor, or event organizer in need of photography services, Icon Sportswire can provide you with an end-to-end photographic solution that showcases your brand and delivers images directly to you. Individual game or event, or season-long services are available.
Leadership Team
Jamie Calsyn – Jamie is President and co-founder of Icon Sportswire, overseeing sales, global partnerships, and strategic development. Before launching Icon Sportswire in 1999, Jamie spent time at Allsport USA/Getty Images in sales, research, and digital archiving. Before making a career in the photo industry, Jamie worked in the entertainment industry on the Academy Awards and in various roles at independent production companies. Jamie graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Media Arts. He remains an avid UofA Wildcats fan, attending games in his spare time, and continues to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship.
Tim Curlee – Tim brings over 30 years of experience in the photo industry as co-founder and VP of Content Operations, where he manages the accreditation and photographer assignment process, photo production, and technology development. Before founding Icon Sportswire, Tim spent nearly a decade learning every element of the photo agency business at Allsport USA/Getty Images. Tim has also been a consultant for various companies and news outlets, including The New York Times, Pillsbury, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Sonoma Raceway, helping them strategize and deploy effective photo production. Before focusing on his passion for sports photography, Tim studied political science at UCLA and coached high school football. Outside of Icon, he co-hosts a podcast and brews craft beer.
Chris Williams - Chris joined Icon Sportswire in 2007 as a staff photographer and is now its Director of Photography. He’s had a love and passion for sports photography ever since taking his first images on black & white film with a fully manual Pentax camera. Chris has now photographed thousands of sporting events at all levels of competition, including major events like Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, National Championships, college football, college basketball, NHL, PGA, Tennis, Soccer, NBA, NASCAR and other motorsports, plus so much more. He also manages its photodesk and assists with overseeing the production of content. When Chris is not behind his camera or computer you’ll find him spending time with his wife and two young boys or laying down the groove on the bass guitar in his band or on the church worship team.