Getty Images has been named Official Photographer for The Met Gala on May 4, 2026, extending its partnership for the eighth consecutive year. This designation reaffirms the company’s role in capturing one of fashion’s highest-profile events.

The company will deploy remote camera rigs and a mobile film studio to document every aspect of the gala, from red carpet arrivals to candid backstage moments and live performances. This high-tech approach ensures comprehensive visual storytelling throughout the event.

All imagery from the gala will be available exclusively on gettyimages.com, with real-time licensing options via the Access by Getty Images platform. This exclusive distribution model aims to streamline content delivery for media outlets and talent.

Co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams, with honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, underscoring the event’s star power. The gala celebrates the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, pairing couture garments with historic artworks.