Putting a value on your life's work can present a major problem for your heirs. Every successful photographer needs to do some estate planning. This major article outlines the steps to take in light of the new tax laws.
Survey results from the International Image Agents Organization that met in New York in early November.
An indepth interview with David Moffly, the new CEO of FPG examines where this major U.S. agency and its parent Visual Communications Group are headed.
There is increased interest in using the WEB as a marketing tool, but designing a site that is ''hassle free,'' and that will generate is not easy. We have listed a number of sites worth reviewing before you move ahead with your decision as to what the do about the web.
The Tasini decision (see story 88 in archives) raises important questions about how image creators protect the value of their images in the future. New strategies are needed. Legal and legislative action may also be needed.
Many stock sellers think the best way to separate ''traditional'' stock from ''royalty free'' is to emphasize Rights Control. We examine some major risks to this strategy that need to be carefully examined before we race down that road.
Henry Scanlon explains why Comstock is supplying Royalty Free Images and the industry changes that have necessitated this decision. This is the full text of the edited question and answer article that appeared in the September 1997 issue of Photo District News.
Getty Communications merges with PhotoDisc to become the worlds leading supplier of stock photography with a combined estimated 1997 sale in excess of $140 million.
Brian Seed calls the Tony Stone Images ''Interpretations'' catalog a ''truly creative work, with images that are liberated from the old, hidebound, generic stock categories.'' See article 79 in Archives under stock agencies.
Kodak's Entertainment Imaging Division has purchased Picture Network International. They expect increased demand by corporate users of PNI's ''Media Host'' application.