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40 Years of Reuters photojournalism
Since 1985, Reuters photographers have captured the moments that shaped our world. Now, discover 500+ of the most powerful images in a landmark book. These trusted visuals—and millions more—are ready for your coverage on Reuters Connect.

License the Images that made history
From Tiananmen’s Tank Man to Princess Diana’s funeral and the 2008 financial crisis, the iconic storytelling showcased in the book is the type of coverage you can search, license, and publish today—alongside live news and current context.
Explore the full collection featured in the book via our 40 Years of Reuters gallery.
Buy the iconic book ‘In the Moment’
Offering an unrivalled insight into the workings of an agency that has long been at the centre of global events, In the Moment is a testament to the power and value of news photography.
Over 500 photographs cover major news events around the world, from war zones and protests to sporting events and culture since the 1980s, including award-winning imagery and the stories behind some of the iconic shots.

The book is the showcase. Reuters Connect is where you get the images.
Trusted award-winning journalism
Our global network produces 1.5M+ photos annually and has earned top honours, including a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography.
Real time coverage, extensive archive
Cover today’s news with the immediacy you need, and the historical context your audience craves. Searchable by topic, decade, region, photographer.
One platform, all formats
Photos, video, live, graphics—rights-cleared for editorial use with metadata, presets, and integrations for speed to publish.
See some of the historic images from the book









Go deeper with behind the scenes stories
Hear the stories behind the pictures, from the photographers who took them
Step behind the lens with eight renowned Reuters photojournalists as they reveal the stories behind their most iconic shots.
Explore moments that shaped history and discover what it takes to capture history in a split second.
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