Bespoke image search: ​
​save time, get more relevant results

Why spend hours searching for an image when experts can find the one that will really make a difference?

Luk Thys / photocuisine.fr
Luk Thys / photocuisine.fr

Today, millions of photos are available online. But faced with such an abundance, finding the right image often becomes a real challenge. A photo may be aesthetically pleasing without necessarily serving your message, complying with your editorial guidelines or meeting the requirements for usage rights.

A poorly chosen image can also diminish the impact of an article, weaken a brand message or incur additional costs relating to usage rights.

This is precisely where Sucré Salé’s expertise ​ makes all the difference.

Image specialists at your service

Our specialist image librarians carry out in-depth, targeted image research on your behalf. Drawing on their experience, their eye for imagery and their in-depth knowledge of image libraries, photo agencies, archive collections and specialist collections, they quickly identify the most relevant visuals to illustrate your projects.

A unique network of resources

For many years, Sucré Salé has been collaborating with photographers, international agencies and holders of visual archives. This expertise gives us access to content that is often little-known or difficult to find via traditional search engines.

Whereas a standard search generates thousands of often similar results, our image specialists know where to look, how to compare sources and which images to select to meet your exact requirements.

Whether it’s a press article, a magazine, a book, a website, a marketing campaign, corporate communications or a complex editorial project, we select images that reinforce your message and enhance your content.

Much more than just a search

Our mission is not simply to find a photo. We analyse your requirements, your target audience, the context in which the images will be used and your budgetary constraints in order to provide you with visuals that are perfectly suited to your needs.

We help you to:

  • Illustrate specialised or difficult-to-document subjects;
  • Find original images that stand out from the visuals seen everywhere;
  • Put together coherent series for your publications;
  • Identify photographs that precisely match your editorial style;
  • Secure the necessary usage rights and licences.

Focus on your project

By entrusting your image search to Sucré Salé, you’ll save precious time, benefit from an expert eye and obtain higher-quality, more relevant and more impactful visuals.

Because an image is never merely a decorative element, we treat every search as a genuine editorial exercise in the service of your project.

You define your requirements. We find the image that tells your story.

 

Votre équipe Sucré Salé

Votre équipe Sucré Salé


 

 

 

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Patrick Alloncle

DG, Sucré Salé

Tom Gastmans

Managing Director, Sucré Salé

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About Sucré Salé

Specializing in the curation of premium food photography, Sucré Salé produces and markets the work of nearly 350 professional photographers and contributors worldwide. The agency’s clientele includes food and mass retail brands, as well as magazines and specialist publishers.

In 2005, Sucré Salé expanded its offering to include bespoke photo and editorial content production. The launch of its in-house studio proved highly successful. Each year, between 700 and 750 exclusive images are commissioned by the agency’s clients, who are seeking proprietary, high-value content.

A major expansion of the agency’s food portfolio took place in 2014. By securing the exclusive representation of the StockFood collection—the world’s leading culinary image agency—Sucré Salé was able to offer publishers complementary content with a stronger focus on global cuisine.

A new milestone was reached in 2018, in line with a strategy of multi-specialization. Sucré Salé broadened its expertise to include image collections in the fields of interior design and lifestyle, beauty, science and environment, gardening, and travel. The growing demand from publishing clients for high value-added content ensured the success of this expansion. It also enabled the agency to continue its pursuit of premium, distinctive photo collections, unavailable in generalist stock libraries.

Finally, a fresh momentum propelled Sucré Salé in 2019 with the appointment of a new executive management team. The new duo, Tom Gastmans and Patrick Alloncle, building on the teams’ expertise, set out a clear ambition: to establish Sucré Salé as the benchmark for the production and distribution of specialized photo collections.

Sucré Salé was founded in 2000 at the initiative of Pierre Hussenot, together with other renowned food photographers.

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