I am about to start running a fan site and I was wondering how do you download GettyImage phtos (not the previews but the high quality ones) I heard from somewhere that you have to trade accounts with people?

I'm pretty sure you've got to register with them before you can download any photos. And the photos aren't free, either.

It is best to go right to the source to find your anwser.

http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/faq.aspx