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The NUJ, London Photographers’ Branch (LPB) have organised a meeting to discuss “Sexism and Bullying in the Media”. ‘As the Leveson enquiry draws to a close and prepares to deliver the final report, it is clear that a culture of sexism, paedophilia and harassment has dominated the last 30 years…

AP Images at the Associated Press have extended their commercial photo agreement with the National Football League for worldwide commercial licensing agent of the NFL through the 2014-15 season. In addition, the AP will be able to offer fans direct access to a range of NFL photo products, from individual…

Alamy has announced changes to the percentage of royalties it pays to contributors in order to fund expansion plans. A reduction in commission rate from 60% to 50%. The new terms will be: • Alamy Blue: Alamy commission 50%, Contributor commission 50% • Alamy Distribution: 40% to the Distributor, 30%…

UPDATED: Good interview chaps! – Listen below PhotoShelter: “James Mullinger has been at British GQ for over twelve years, having worked his way up from intern to Photographic Director. In this video recording of our webinar series, “What Photo Buyers Want,” James discusses what it takes to shoot the GQ…

Another PAN Exclusive Now he’s happy! above – Mr Taylor reporting his latest purchase directly to PhotoArchiveNews.com Charles Taylor, managing director of photo library group Photoshot, has announced the purchase of Fotosports a sports photo agency providing comprehensive coverage of world sporting events including Premier league soccer, tennis and F1.…

Wide-angle shot of Newcastle United’s victory over Stoke at St James’ Park – effect created by tilt and shift lens PA Photo Owen Humphreys Newcastle United’s Cisse embracing the St James’ Park net during his goal celebration against Bolton Wanderers – PA Photo Owen Humphreys Press Association photographer Owen Humphreys…

H.M. Queen shakes hands with Actor Peter O’Toole who play the title role. At the charity premiere of “Lawrence of Arabia” at Odean, Leicester Square 11th December 1962Credit TopFoto.co.uk 10 December sees 50 years since the premiere of Lawrence of Arabia, the epic tale of T.E. Lawrence starring Peter O’Toole,…

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…