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Corbis invests in Demotix

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:02:42 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Demotix, an international news-focused photo agency, has received "an undisclosed investment" from Corbis. BJP talks with Demotix' CEO Turi Munthe Demotix, an international news-focused photo agency, has received "an undisclosed investment" from Corbis. BJP talks with Demotix' CEO Turi Munthe

Institute for Artist Management appoints new director

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:13:17 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Institute for Artist Management, which represents photographers such as Jodi Bieber, Guillaume Herbaut and Simon Norfolk, has appointed Anne Bourgeois-Vignon as its new New York-based director The Institute for Artist Management, which represents photographers such as Jodi Bieber, Guillaume Herbaut and Simon Norfolk, has appointed Anne Bourgeois-Vignon as its new New York-based director

Moral rights key to intellectual property reform, says photo industry in response to Government proposals

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:14:11 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works. The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works.

Dismay at Government proposals to introduce IP reform, including orphan works legislation

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:14:00 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

[Updated] The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works. [Updated] The Government's proposed reforms of intellectual property are criticised by the British Photographic Council, which says creators should have an unwaivable right to be identified as author of their works.

PLUS licensing registry needs photographers' support

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:38:06 GMT

David Hoffman BJP

Some call PLUS "the largest evolutionary step for the imaging industry since the internet arrived", while others remain wary of yet another system designed to simplify image licensing. David Hoffman, a moderator on the Editorial Photographers UK and Ireland website and an advocate for the system in the UK, explains why he thinks it is so important professional photographers sign up for the PLUS registry. Some call PLUS "the largest evolutionary step for the imaging industry since the internet arrived", while others remain wary of yet another system designed to simplify image licensing. David Hoffman, a moderator on the Editorial Photographers UK and Ireland website and an advocate for the system in the UK, explains why he thinks it is so important professional photographers sign up for the PLUS registry.

Pentax sold to Ricoh: Does it make sense?

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:31:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

What impact will Ricoh's takeover of Pentax have on both companies' product ranges. Our expert, Richard Kilpatrick, provides some answers. What impact will Ricoh's takeover of Pentax have on both companies' product ranges. Our expert, Richard Kilpatrick, provides some answers.

Pentax sold to Ricoh for £77m [update 1pm]

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:03:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hoya is selling the camera manufacturer Pentax to Ricoh in a £77m deal confirmed this morning. Pentax UK reacts... Hoya is selling the camera manufacturer Pentax to Ricoh in a £77m deal confirmed this morning. Pentax UK reacts...

Pentax sold to Ricoh for £77m [update 11.30am]

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:03:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Ricoh to buy Pentax for $124m [update]

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:03:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hoya is selling the camera manufacturer Pentax to Ricoh in a $124m deal confirmed this morning Hoya is selling the camera manufacturer Pentax to Ricoh in a $124m deal confirmed this morning

Ricoh to buy Pentax for $124m

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:03:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hoya is selling the camera manufacturer Pentax to Ricoh in a $124m deal confirmed this morning Hoya is selling the camera manufacturer Pentax to Ricoh in a $124m deal confirmed this morning

Private equity firm takes control of Hasselblad [update]

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:03:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

A private equity firm based in Germany has acquired the Swedish medium format camera manufacturer Hasselblad A private equity firm based in Germany has acquired the Swedish medium format camera manufacturer Hasselblad

Nikon appoints new UK manager

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:09:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Nikon UK has appointed John Walshe as general manager for its Imaging Division, one year after Simon Coleman's resignation from the post Nikon UK has appointed John Walshe as general manager for its Imaging Division, one year after Simon Coleman's resignation from the post

Stockpiling trouble: How the stock industry ate itself?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:45:00 GMT

Betsy Reid BJP

The rise of stock imagery has led to falling rates for professional photography, owing to market saturation, unwise marketing strategies, the internet and amateurs, says Betsy Reid, formerly founding executive director of the Stock Artists Alliance. The rise of stock imagery has led to falling rates for professional photography, owing to market saturation, unwise marketing strategies, the internet and amateurs, says Betsy Reid, formerly founding executive director of the Stock Artists Alliance.

Stockpiling trouble: How stock industry ate itself?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:45:00 GMT

Betsy Reid BJP

High Velocity: Freeze-motion photography in advertising

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:55:00 GMT

Eliza Williams BJP

Freeze-motion imagery is back on trend in the advertising world, reports Eliza Williams, who speaks to the creatives injecting explosive energy into still life photography. Freeze-motion imagery is back on trend in the advertising world, reports Eliza Williams, who speaks to the creatives injecting explosive energy into still life photography.

Our man at the Tate : An interview with Simon Baker

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:50:00 GMT

Diane Smyth BJP

Having largely ignored photography in the past, the Tate is making up  time with a series of exhibitions and an important new acquisitions fund.  BJP meets its first-ever curator of photography, Simon Baker,  to get the lowdown on its plans to strengthen its support for the medium. Having largely ignored photography in the past, the Tate is making up  time with a series of exhibitions and an important new acquisitions fund.  BJP meets its first-ever curator of photography, Simon Baker,  to get the lowdown on its plans to strengthen its support for the medium.

Small businesses warned against infringing on photographers' copyright

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:35:55 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Forum of Private Business has issued a warning to small business owners against using, without authorisation, images they don't own The Forum of Private Business has issued a warning to small business owners against using, without authorisation, images they don't own

Small businesses warned against infringing on photographers' copyright [update]

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sound advice at The Social

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:23:00 GMT

Diane Smyth BJP

Photography agent John Wyatt-Clarke gave photographers a no-nonsense guide to marketing at The Social on 23 May Photography agent John Wyatt-Clarke gave photographers a no-nonsense guide to marketing at The Social on 23 May

The £3.3m photography fund

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Diane Smyth BJP

Zelda Cheatle and Mehmet Dalman beat the recession by investing in photography, and built up a world-beating collection in the process. Zelda Cheatle and Mehmet Dalman beat the recession by investing in photography, and built up a world-beating collection in the process.

MoMA's curator of photography retires

Wed, 04 May 2011 14:32:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Peter Galassi, the chief curator of the Department of Photography at The Museum of Modern Art, is set to retire in July, the institution has confirmed Peter Galassi, the chief curator of the Department of Photography at The Museum of Modern Art, is set to retire in July, the institution has confirmed

Gagosian Gallery signs exclusive deal with Richard Avedon Foundation

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:55:41 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

The Richard Avedon Foundation has signed an exclusive, worldwide deal that will see the Gagosian Gallery represent all of the photographer's work The Richard Avedon Foundation has signed an exclusive, worldwide deal that will see the Gagosian Gallery represent all of the photographer's work

Wisdom of crowds: Can crowdfunding help photographers?

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:25:00 GMT

Miranda Gavin BJP

Crowdfunding has been a popular way of raising money for films for years, and photographers are getting wise to it. Miranda Gavin lays out the basics of an under-used resource Crowdfunding has been a popular way of raising money for films for years, and photographers are getting wise to it. Miranda Gavin lays out the basics of an under-used resource

Entrepreneur takes slice of Calumet Photographic

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:06:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Calumet is planning an expansion of its retail footprint after it changed ownership. BJP's Olivier Laurent speaks to CEO Joe Clark Calumet is planning an expansion of its retail footprint after it changed ownership. BJP's Olivier Laurent speaks to CEO Joe Clark

How has the recession affected business stock imagery?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:27:36 GMT

Philip Wolmuth BJP

Business imagery has adopted a different tone during the recession, reflecting the public’s widespread disgust at corporate excess – but it’s still a huge market for stock photographers who can adapt their style to new demands. Philip Wolmuth discovers the latest trends. Business imagery has adopted a different tone during the recession, reflecting the public’s widespread disgust at corporate excess – but it’s still a huge market for stock photographers who can adapt their style to new demands. Philip Wolmuth discovers the latest trends.