Debating the value of giving away free images
It’s not the first time there’s been a debate on the value of giving away things for free to make money on something else. In fact, I wrote about this on a number of occasions, referring to Chris Anderson and others who advocate the freemium model. I don’t plan to fire up the debate all [...]
Panel at the CEPIC new media conference
Here’s a quick introduction on the discussion that Beate Chelete and I will be leading at the Cepic new media conference in Dublin on the 9th of June. We’re working hard to put together the presentation. Do let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see adressed.
iPad in car dashboard and gadged-packed vest
Now that the first 300.000 iPads have been sold, the race to produce the ‘killer accessory’ is on. As many people will take the device on the road here are two creative ways to take it with you. The first one can be particularly useful for photographers. Scottevest has added a large inner pocket that will [...]
Matrixphotos launches iPhone app that helps you find celebrities
Matrixphotos , a UK-based celebrity photography agency has launched an iPhone app that allows users to find celebrities nearby. The application doesn’t just stand on its own, it also allows the agency to source user-generated content for its library. The app is called Celebaround. The video on the website gives a clear explanation of how it [...]
News from our digital media community [Updated]
[Updated] Picture buyers can now post research requests in the new group Picture search requests. Libraries and photographers can see the requests when they come in, ask for clarifications, send direct messages and post links to lightboxes with a selection of relevant content. Here’s a quick update from our, now one week old community for [...]
Jobs: Paparazzi and Celebrity Photographers
Photoshot is a UK based photographic agency with overseas offices in Berlin, New York and Los Angeles. We supply directly to all the major media including newspapers, broadcasters, and entertainment magazines, and syndicate our material worldwide through an extensive network of over 60 partner agencies. We operate seven days a week and provide a 24 [...]
Jobs: Sales professional at Whitelabel sales
WhitelabelSales is a professional outsourced sales solution dedicated to delivering revenue results to clients in the creative industry across Europe and North America. We work as a franchise partner to leading content owners who wish to expand overseas. Our expertise is focused on images, video, music, digital content and creative services. During this period of [...]
Jobs: Managing Editor at Photoshot UK
Photoshot – Managing editor (news, entertainment and sport) and head of image production Photoshot has an exciting vacancy for an experienced, hands-on individual with a keen interest in world affairs who will manage the day to day activities of the live picture desk and co-ordinate production of all images across the company. Specific responsibilities include: [...]





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