Appropriation Artist Richard Prince Sued

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 375 Words | Posted 1/13/2009 | Comments (3)
Richard Prince, the "appropriation" artist whose work is exhibited at the level of the Guggenheim and sets records at contemporary art auctions, will have to defend himself in a copyright-infringement lawsuit brought by photographer Patrick Cariou.

Corbis Highlights "Boomeritis," Expands European Distribution

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 299 Words | Posted 1/13/2009 | Comments
The latest creative trend from Corbis is "Boomeritis:" a concept that describes the mostly self-inflicted injuries and ailments of mature athletes. In addition, Corbis expands European distribution through new partners in Croatia and Denmark.

NBC Selects SIPA to Expand Distribution

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 388 Words | Posted 1/12/2009 | Comments
NBC Universal of Burbank, Calif., has selected Paris-based SIPA Press to become the main international distribution partner for NBCU's archival television images.

Ross Shares Cost-Control Strategies

By Jim Pickerell | 698 Words | Posted 1/12/2009 | Comments (8)
One of the world's most productive stock photographers, Jonathan Ross of Seattle's AndersenRoss, shares his strategy for controlling costs, particularly when it comes to microstock shoots.

iStock Announces Stand-Alone App

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 295 Words | Posted 1/9/2009 | Comments (1)
During this week's Macworld Conference and Expo, iStockphoto unveiled "Dexter"—a stand-alone desktop application that changes the image-search and purchasing paradigm.

Construction Photography Releases Time-Lapse Images of Olympic Park

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 96 Words | Posted 1/9/2009 | Comments
Construction Photography is documenting the development of the complex that will host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games—in high definition.

Medicimage, Imense Strike Exclusive Deal

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 61 Words | Posted 1/9/2009 | Comments

More Agencies to Cut Supplier Commissions?

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 550 Words | Posted 1/8/2009 | Comments (1)
Many stock photographers expressed concern that the recent changes in the commission structures of Alamy and Corbis were the first signs of an industry trend. Such predictions may have been justified.

Chapple: Two Years in Microstock

By Jim Pickerell | 651 Words | Posted 1/8/2009 | Comments (7)
Many traditional stock photographers question whether it will ever be possible to earn enough money from microstock production to justify the effort. Ron Chapple's experience is instructive.

Masterfile Supports European Design Project

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 63 Words | Posted 1/7/2009 | Comments
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