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Photo agency Writer Pictures, in association with the Traverse Fifty project, would like to invite photographers from across the UK to apply to be a part of a unique photographic project bringing Writers and Photographers together to create some amazing, inspirational, portraiture ‘We are looking for 50 passionate photographers, from…

At Plough Studios, Clapham London, the annual exhibition of fine art prints by a collaboration of established local photographers. Times: Fri 23 Nov 5pm to 9pm | Sat 24th Nov 2pm to 9pm | Sunday 25 Nov 11am to 5 pm Directions Thanks for the invite George hope to see…

Canon has signed a three-year renewal of its worldwide partnership with the World Press Photo Foundation marking 20 years of partnership. 1992-2012 – Canon has been a worldwide partner of World Press Photo since 1992 and while the market in which visual journalists show their stories continues to evolve, the…

For the stock photo industry: picture editors | picture researchers | designers | creatives New exhibitors at Fotofringe London 2013 include: PA Photos, Shutterstock, Creative Image Library, V&A Images, Historic Scotland Images, LAT Photographic, Demurez Cover Art, with more coming in daily…. Picture agencies: there are a very few tables…

Photo agency Corbis has acquired open photo news platform Demotix following a successful investment and global media distribution partnership between the two companies announced in 2011. Exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed. They say: “Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to providing our media customers access to an exceptional…

Getty Images are out with a updated IOS App – ‘over 46 million images at your fingertips – anywhere, anytime.’ What’s New in Version 1.1: Now when you share a lightbox with your colleagues or clients, they can open it directly in the Getty Images app on their own iPad…

Updated: Event photos now online Awards in the news: Metro | Huffington Post UK | The Times | ITN London | Bloomberg| Amateur Photographer Bolton Wanderers’ Darren Pratley making a praying gesture as medics treated team mate Fabrice Muamba, who suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during an FA…

Updated: 9 Nov: The winners are: Picking up other prizes at the Picture Editors’ Guild fourth annual Awards, joint-presented by London’s Mayor Boris Johnson, and hosted by the BBC’s Kate Silverton, were: Nikon Sports Photographer of the Year, John Sibley, Action Images. Getty Images Royal Photographer of the Year, Max…

BAPLA are endorsing a letter to go to the House of Commons by Monday 12 Nov concerning BRIEFING FOR PEERS INTENDING TO SPEAK IN SECOND READING DEBATE: ENTERPRISE & REGULATORY REFORM BILL – 14.11.2012 The legislative proposals being put forward by the Government represent a serious threat to our businesses…

On our Press Photo History Project now: “Hi Will, Please find as requested a brief summary of what departments jobs were in Central Press Photos in the mid 1960s” Hours 8.00am til 5.00pm or 10.00am til 7.0pm ( or whenever ) Messenger Boys… First job at 8.00am was to go…

Att picture buyers! – so far 43 photo libraries are booked to exhibit at the German stock photo event PICTAday being run by the German Association of Press Picture Agencies (BVPA) on on 18 April 2013. BVPA say: “It is our firm intention to further improve this year’s excellent results…

photo: Ann-Catherine Gerber (nee Kessler) heads up INF Germany – credit:Nadine Rupp Celebrity photo agency INF (Insight News & Features) have launched a German affiliate, INF Germany GmbH. The company’s new Munich office is being led by Ann-Catherine Gerber who was formerly Head of Sales for Bulls Press in Germany.…

The industrious people at not-for-profit organisation FotoDocument are collaborating with photojournalism resource Foto8 to bring you an afternoon of talks by three British photographers who will be presenting their work and discussing their extensive experiences on the subject of photographing the environment. Featuring Nick Cobbing, Murray Ballard and Lulu Ash…

The short list of nominated photographers for the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Olympic Photography Awards, sponsored by British Airways and BT, has been decided after a rush of last minute entries. The eventual winners will be revealed at a gala presentation evening to be held on November 8th at the…

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s leading gardening charity, announce the winners of the annual RHS Photographic Competition. Out of thousands of entries from around the world, the stunning image of an olive tree surrounded by tulips wins Josie Elias first prize of £1000 and the prestigious title of…

Bob Ahern, Director of Archive Photography for Getty Images says: “We are thrilled to be partnering with such a respected leader in its field. The archives of the IWM represent a significant addition to our own files and it is particularly exciting that they are currently digitising more of their…

‘Hi Will, I am looking for a transparency holder for an old Kodak film and transparency scanner RFS 2035. Got the negative holder but not the one for tranny. Any ideas?’ Please send any info to [email protected]…

Photographer website platform PhotoShelter created a new event called Luminance to ask the question of how photography is changing and how society is responding to that change in New York on 12-13 September – They are realising each speakers video over the next few months – first up is David…