The following is a list of the 50 iStockphoto contributors with the most career downloads and thus the highest earning as of the end of 2008. Non-microstock photographers may use this list, and the links provided, to learn a little more about microstock’s potential.
Getty Images has begun to invite Flickr users to participate in the Getty-managed Flickr Collection, but details of the deal and its eventual impact on the industry remain unclear.
In addition to producing images that continue to win the most prestigious photojournalism awards, young collective Noor is continuing to mentor aspiring photographers. Several free and paid workshops are scheduled for 2009 in different parts of the world.
Market research firm Mintel says next year will be that of comfort foods, cocktails and "fresh" labeling.
Following November's exclusive deal with Photolibrary for U.K. representation, London-based Medicimage has announced distribution partnerships with 23 other agencies.
Americans' available leisure time has dropped by 20% since last year, according to The Harris Poll, which has been tracking such data since 1973. How people spend their time is also changing, predictably influenced by the worsening economic situation.
CEPIC has issued a response to the European Union's proposal for copyright reform, stating that copyright owners' views are not represented among other stakeholders. In the U.K., which just announced its intent to follow EU's lead, BAPLA has vowed to ensure that its membership's concerns make it onto the agenda.
A French court has ordered Getty Images and the Advertising Educational Foundation to pay over $1.29 million to photographer Alain Ernoult for unauthorized marketing of his images.