Construction Photography is documenting the development of the complex that will host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games—in high definition.
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.
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.
In an on-again, off-again fashion reminiscent of Digital Railroad's last month in business,
JPG magazine is entertaining last-minute offers that would keep it afloat.
Getty Images has updated its Web site with a new podcast, in which award-winning staff photographer Mario Tama discusses his varied photojournalism projects.
Following recent allegations by Stefan Hartmann of
VISUELL, Jupiterimages denies any wrongdoing with regard to photographer commissions and service fees in Europe.
For traditional photographers interested in learning more about the microstock subjects in demand, much can be learned from the portfolios of best-selling iStockphoto contributors.
Ex-Getty exec joins Chicago operations of image-tracking company.
JPG magazine, a 2-year-old bimonthly print title that published reader-submitted imagery, has become the latest casualty of the economic crisis. The publication shuttered operations as of Monday, Jan. 5.
London-based Bridgeman Art Library adds an abstract photography collection.
This year, should photographers market new images as rights-managed, traditional royalty-free or microstock? It likely will not make a whole lot of difference.
There are countless stories about what best-selling stock photographers earn. However, the earnings of photographers a little farther down the food chain are more germane. It is useful to consider the likely earnings of the 50 most successful contributors to Getty Images' creative collections (rights-managed and royalty-free) and compare these figures with iStockphoto's 50 most successful photographers, paying particular attention to the probable earnings of the 50th photographer on the list.
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.