Let’s face it, iconic images bother us. They stand as an immovable beacon of our time, outside of it, impelling us at every sight, forcing us to admit their status as greater than any other. Because they are a statement about our world, about us, about who we are as a society, good or bad. … Read More →
Every photojournalist carries two cameras: one that records light, one that records their growing certainty that they alone understand what the light means. The first camera is mechanical. Photons hit a sensor. A moment is captured. A fragment of reality, however subjective its framing, remains tethered to what occurred. The second camera is psychological. It … Read More →
Left: Released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office. Right: Distributed by TASS, the Russian state news agency. One was published globally without question. The other sparked outrage when it won a prize. Both serve a narrative. Both come from official sources. But only one is called propaganda. If we’re serious about image credibility, we … Read More →
In a world where images are omnipresent, the question of truth in photography remains as relevant as ever. As Karl Popper suggested about science, the objectivity of photojournalism does not stem from the individual photographer but from the medium itself. To paraphrase him : “It would be a mistake to believe that photographers are more … Read More →
The Pentagon, under the directive of President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has embarked on a massive purge of archival images. Over 26,000 images across all military branches have been flagged for removal, with estimates suggesting the total could reach as high as 100,000. You might expect this … Read More →
This industry, the stock and news photo industry, has a unique draw to the most varied, most eclectic individuals than any other. There is no school or degree that one can take to learn how to manage millions of images/videos to rent them to hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. No school or degree that … Read More →
When was the last time you saw a great news picture? Or a piece of reportage that truly made an impact? Regardless of your opinion of the winners, did you see any of the World Press images winners when they were actually published for the first time? If you can’t recall a specific date, don’t … Read More →
It started quite innocently. A family picture for Mother’s Day to share with close ones and the world. Just before sending, a quick alteration here and there to make everyone look better, remove distractions, and voila. Posted on social media as well.Except this mother is not your everyday mom. She’s a queen in waiting, and … Read More →
This article was first written and published on September 8, 2023, by Michel Puech in French and is reproduced here with authorization. The fate of a significant portion of the photographic collection of one of the biggest photo news agencies in the world is uncertain. Who owns it today? The judicial administrator? Getty Images France? … Read More →
6 months away from the full implementation of Article 17, it seems no one is ready. Working models have yet to be agreed upon, laws have yet to be passed, and platforms have yet to be ready. At least right holders of photographs can start to get ready. … Read More →