So, how has US Presswire secured clients? The prevailing attitude that seems to be supporting them is “just give me something other than the AP…”, or “…I want a different look than the wires…”. The San Francisco Chronicle runs a great many photographs with the US Presswire photo credit, as do many other smaller papers. … Read more
A piece on http://www.topfivephotos.com/about.html says, about freelancing for US Presswire – “In early 2005, I got a late night e-mail from Sports Illustrated photographer, Bob Rosato. I called the number he gave me, thinking I would just leave a message. Little did I realize what a night owl he was. It turned out that he’d … Read more
Near the end of our conversation, Bob made a point of saying “The advocacy of differences of opinion is healthy”, to which I agreed. I just see things as principled and while Bob said “I do want things to be better, we have to work towards those things. One day, maybe things will change.” I … Read more
I recently spent some time doing some research on this vests issue to post over at Sportsshooter here, but I thought I’d tweak it a bit for you to read here, as well. So, to those who are not concerned because “the logo is small/on-the-front”, I say to you that they will incrementally take your … Read more
The race is on! Apparently, tryouts for the NY Post are underway this week. Daryl Lang reports over at PDNPulse “…photogs continue to feel insulted at the very idea…someone logs the serial numbers of their camera equipment. This is to make sure they have their own pro gear and aren’t just borrowing it from other … Read more
Back in January, I wrote about the art of the retoucher, and now it’s come up again, as Jezebel.com reports that “That Faith Hill Photo Wasn’t Actually A Photo, ‘Redbook’ Editor Explains”, as shown on NBC’s Today show, that the untouched photo was uncovered by jezelbel.com. “Our goal in every cover is to create an … Read more
At the Kodak Professional’s ProPass website, the article is titled “Vicki Taufer ~ Lessons Learned. Techniques Perfected.”, and the article begins: “Six years ago, newlyweds Vicki and Jed Taufer looked at each other and said, “What the heck, let’s do it.”. WTF?While the article then goes on to say is “The ‘it’ they were referring … Read more
“Would you like some fries with that?” Everyone I know, certainly almost everyone in the civilized world has been upsold on something. From fries, to dessert at the end of a meal that you didn’t plan on having. Heck, “would you like bottled water, or tap?” is such a profit center for restaurants, NPR did … Read more
Please join me in welcoming Photoshelter as my first advertiser on Photo Business News & Forum.Back in April, their services were a part of the review I did, comparing online sales features and functionality here. Photoshelter is the backstop for many of the world’s top photographers, Cameron Davidson was profiled by them as a Photoshelter … Read more
For awhile now, many of you have written in the comments, and to me privately, about just how “photojournalism is dead”, or some variation thereof. In many cases, you’re right. However, for those who set their own terms, specify what they are (and are not) willing to accept for any given assignment, and otherwise chart … Read more
