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BIOGRAPHY
Adam began his career as a news photographer at The Sydney Morning Herald in 1997 and his desire to specialise in sport photography saw him move to Getty Images in 1998. Since joining the Getty Images team, Adam has been based in Los Angeles, Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo and Munich where he continues to work today. Adam has photographed nine Olympic Games, and covered assignments around the globe for high profile magazines including Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Life Magazine, Harpers Bazaar and Marie Claire.
Adam's pre-eminence in the field of sport action photography has been recognised widely throughout the photographic world. He has been awarded a number of major international awards, and in 2010 was part of the World Press Photo competition jury in Amsterdam.
Always seeking new challenges and experiences in photography, in 2007 Adam decided to broaden his expertise and began shooting advertising projects alongside his sports editorial work. Through both his sports and advertising photography, Adam constantly challenges people’s perceptions with fresh ideas – an element of his job that he particularly enjoys.
Advertising clients include: Panasonic, adidas, Nike, FIFA, ABB, New Balance, L'Oreal, BMW, Philips, General Motors, Coke and Sprite.
All images copyright Adam Pretty and Getty Images
AWARDS
2nd Place Sports Story 2012
1st Place Sports Story 2011
1st Place Sports Feature 2005
2nd Place Sports Story 2006
2nd Place Sports Story 2004
1st Place Sports Story 2000
1st Place Sports 2013
Istanbul International Photo Awards
1st Place Sports Single 2017
3rd Place Sports Single 2018
1st Place Sports Story 2018
2nd Place Sports Story 2019
2012 Australian/International Photographer of the Year
2012 AIPP Australian Sport Photographer of the Year
Kuala Lumpur International Photo Awards 2012
1st Place Open Category 2012
Communication Arts
2010 Photography 1st Place – Book category
Pictures of the Year International
Finalist Sports Photographer of the Year 2020
1st Place Sports Picture Story 2011
2nd Place Sports Action 2011
1st Place Sports Portfolio 2010
1st Place Olympics Sports Picture 2004
1st Place Sports Portfolio 2000
1st Place Sports Magazine Action Picture 1999
1st Place Sports Portfolio 1999
2nd Place Sports Magazine Feature 1999
1st Place Sports Portfolio 1998
2nd Place 2010 Enterprise Picture
1st Place 2006 Sports Picture Story
3rd Place 2006 Sports Photojournalist of the Year
2nd Place 2005 Sports Portfolio
3rd Place 2005 Olympics Picture
1st Place Sports Series Photo Annual 2011
Moscow International Photo Awards
3rd Place 2014 Sports Photography
SSF World Sports Photo Contest
Special Photographers Award 2004
2004 Concours du Photographe de l’Annee
1st Place Sports Picture 2000.
Walkley Awards
1st Place Sports Photography 2011
Press Photographer of the Year 2004
1st Place Photo Essay 2004
1st Place Sports Photography 2003
1st Place News Picture 1998
NIKON AIPP Awards
Nikon Australian Press Photographer of the Year 1999
Nikon Australian Sports Photographer of the Year 2011
IOC Best of Sport
2nd Place Colour 1997