Yesterday duckrabbit published a post criticizing the photo industry for selling a set of pictures of the aftermath of the Haitian Earthquake but refusing to compensate the photographer because he had shared them on a twitpic. Much of my criticism was aimed at JF Leroy, the Director of Visa Pour L’Image (a photojournalism festival). You [...]
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The case that opens today according to NPPA: In a case that could set precedent in online copyright legislation and impact photographers around the world, oral arguments are scheduled to begin Friday in a New York City courtroom in freelance photojournalist Daniel Morel’s claim against Agence France-Presse. Morel is suing AFP for using, without his [...] This is an extract taken from a very interesting post by the wonderful photographer Stuart Freedman. You can read the full post on the excellent EPUK website. The presiding styles of photo reporting A cursory look through today’s newspapers, magazines and web sites reveals that two styles have come to dominate the modern [...] Professor David Campbell debunks the idea of ‘compassion fatigue’ at the Third Frame conference two weeks ago in London. For me this was the most interesting presentation in a day of great talks, aside from Benjamin’s which was crap. If you have 15 mins spare, do check it out…very thought provoking. Other talks from the [...] Photography is f$cked. From Tony Sleep. Originally on the EPUK list. “The quaint notion that the author has prime and inalienable rights over his/her own work, must be able to restrict usage, negotiate a fee, prevent usage they consider immoral or distasteful, or assert their moral right to attribution, is about to pass into history.” [...] OK, duckrabbit sparked a bit of debate by pointing our that to take the documentary photojournalism degree at Newport is going to set you back £27000 in fees. That’s a lot of money by any standard, but it’s in line with what most other University’s charge for oversea students. IS IT WORTH IT? I wonder [...] |
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