Saturday, 21 March 2009 19:14
Photosource
IT’S ABOUT STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY I’m not giving a pep talk here at halftime. I’m talking only about the reality of the business you are in, - stock photography. And that business is going to succeed in the global economical downturn. Here’s why. Today’s Internet, with the options and tools it offers to stock photographers is like a strong wind at your back, that can help you buck the headwinds of a down economy. Read more at Photosource International
Friday, 13 March 2009 11:31
Jack Loechner
A new survey of American readers by The Rosen Group, about the state of current and future media, found that nearly 80% of respondents still subscribe to magazines and 83% find that daily newspapers are still relevant. 45% though, of those surveyed, said that newspapers and magazines will exist in 10 years, while 40% were uncertain. Read more at the Center for Media Research
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 18:15
WildPhotos
 October 2009 sees the return of WildPhotos, the UK's largest photography symposium dedicated to exploring the power of nature photography. With a great line-up of the world’s finest wildlife photographers and industry experts, this two-day event, hosted by Chris Packham, promises to inspire and enthuse. Mark the dates in your diary now: WildPhotos will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2009, and will again be held at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 17:50
Getty Images
SEATTLE & SAN FRANCISCO, Mar 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Getty Images, the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content and other digital media, and Flickr(R), a Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) service and one of the world's largest photo sharing communities, today announced the launch of the Flickr Collection, a creative imagery collection now available exclusively on gettyimages.com for commercial licensing. With the debut of this first-of-its-kind collection, customers can easily access and license the inspirational and unexpected photographs for which the Flickr community is known. "We are thrilled to provide our customers with this ground-breaking collection," said Jonathan Klein, co-founder and chief executive officer of Getty Images. "We are impressed with the talent from the Flickr community, and are proud to once again lead our industry in this exciting new direction. We are eager to hear what our customers think, and look forward to their input in shaping this ever-expanding collection."
Monday, 09 March 2009 20:34
Núria Font
 age fotostock has announced the incorporation of the Stock Photography agency PhotosIndia, based in New Delhi, to the THP community. PhotosIndia has also signed a distribution agreement in India for Pixtal, age fotostock’s Royalty Free collection, and is currently searching for additional content to offer clients in their market. PhotosIndia has been in the image business since 2006 and by fully implementing the THP Photo Services technology to their website is becoming uniquely positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand for locally relevant images and the best international stock images in the key emerging markets of Asia. Now PhotosIndia has the tools necessary to serve the clients in their market which include top advertising agencies, multinational corporations, graphic design firms, and magazines even more efficiently than before.
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Friday, 13 March 2009 11:43
ABC
The journalists of the future are rapidly moving away from traditional news services, saying they are impractical compared to new media. A survey of Australian journalism students found 90 per cent of students do not like reading the newspaper, preferring to source news from commercial television or online media. Professor in Journalism and Media Studies at the Queensland University of Technology, Alan Knight, conducted the survey and says despite an aversion to newspapers, 95 per cent of students are very interested in following the news. "At this stage commercial television is still the favoured source, but online is rising pretty rapidly," he said. Professor Knight says it appears some of the smaller faults with the newspaper medium are deterring students from reading them. "They said that newspapers are impractical, they fall apart, you have to buy them," he said. Read more at ABC
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 18:22
SAA
Following the resignation of Betsy Reid the Stock Artists Alliance (SAA), a trade association dedicated to supporting and protecting the business interests of professional stock photographers worldwide, is accepting applications for a new Executive Director.
SAA supports its members through education and advocacy initiatives and is well-respected in the image licensing industry for its efforts on behalf of members and all professional photographers. Read more at SAA's site
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 18:00
MeetTheFamous.com
MeetTheFamous.com, a place where everyday people can share their celebrity encounters. Whether you see a celebrity with their newborn baby, witness a celebrity couples' first kiss, or even just pass a celebrity on the street, we wanna see it! And, here's the best part, you can get paid for sharing your celebrity sightings! That's right, YOU are the paparazzi. So keep your camera phones flashing, your videos rolling and be the best paparazzi around. Read more at MeetTheFamous.com
Monday, 09 March 2009 20:59
BARLA
Now in its eighth year, PBF has evolved into an established, high profile, internationally respected networking event, with image buyers attending from all over the world. This year’s show will take place on 6 & 7 May 2009 at the Business Design Centre, London. Read more at BARLA'S website
Monday, 09 March 2009 20:33
Alamy
Snowy/Icy scenes - Beautiful gardens: Twinkling, Blanketed, Untouched, Footprints.
- Cities in the snow: Landmarks, Skyline, River side, Parks, Lanterns.
- Wildlife: Birds and local wildlife, Native, Habitat.
- Traditional features: Red Post or Telephone boxes, Wreaths.
- People: Children on sledges, Ice skating on frozen ponds/lakes.
- Details: Foliage, Berries, Park benches, Ironwork, Icicles, Sparkling, Frosty leaves.
Concepts - Clothing: Knitwear, Hats, Wellington boots, Gloves, Home-made.
- Quirky: Snow angels, Santa, Winter wear, Snowmen, Looking out window.
- Fun: Children playing, Unusual people having snowball fights.
- Business: Commuting, Traffic issues, Icy pathways, Closed schools.
- Environment: Snow melting, Global warming, Pollution.
- Coming in from the cold: Log fires, Hot chocolate, Rustic food, Steaming mugs.
Read more at Alamy blog
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Launched jointly in London and New York in 2001, picturehouse is the only event of its kind that brings together the buyers and suppliers of photography, illustration and footage in city centre locations around the world. picturehouse events are the perfect place for buyers to discover great new imagery and meet the people behind the scenes, renew old contacts and forge new ones. You will find all sizes of image suppliers, from multinationals to specialist photographers, from all around the world, and covering every style of imagery from contemporary photography to historical illustration. Our New York and London events also feature footage suppliers.
