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Richard Prince Did Not Infringe Patrick Cariou's Photos, Appeals Court Says

Thu, 25 Apr 2013

An federal appeals court has overturned a copyright infringement ruling against appropriation artist Richard Prince, ruling that his unauthorized use of photographer Richard Cariou's photographs amounted to fair use after all.

AP, Javier Manzano Win Pulitzer Prizes for Photography

Mon, 15 Apr 2013

Images from the civil war in Syria have won both of the 2013 Pulitzer Prizes for photography.

Collector's Suit Against William Eggleston Dismissed

Fri, 29 Mar 2013

The dismissal of a collector’s suit against William Eggleston signals to photographers and dealers that they have the right to issue new editions of a work, at least under New York law.

Taiyo Onorato and Nico Krebs Win 2013 Foam Paul Huf Award

Tue, 12 Mar 2013

The Swiss duo, known for playing with photographic techniques, have won 20,000 Euro and a project with Foam, the exhibition space in Amsterdam. The annual prize honors photographers under 35.

Joan Fontcuberta Wins $143,000 Hasselblad Prize

Fri, 8 Mar 2013

The prize honors the Catalan photographer's innovative conceptual photography and artful fictions.

Abir Abdullah, Sara Naomi Lewkowicz Win Alexia Foundation Grants

Fri, 1 Mar 2013

Abir Abdullah won the $15,000 professional grant for his project about lax fire safety in Bangladesh, particularly for garment workers. Sara Naomi Lewkowicz won the student grant.

Paul Hansen Wins 2012 World Press Photo of the Year

Fri, 15 Feb 2013

The Swedish photojournalist won the prestigious award for his image showing a group of men carrying the bodies of two dead children in Gaza, Palestine.

Infringement Claim Fails Because Law Protects Expression, Not Ideas

Thu, 24 Jan 2013

In a case hinging on the similarity between two photographs, a federal appeals court says no infringement occurred because the second photograph did not copy the elements of the original photo that are protected by copyright law.

AFP, Washington Post Violated Daniel Morel's Copyrights, Judge Says

Tue, 15 Jan 2013

A federal court has ruled that Agence France-Presse violated photographer Daniel Morel's copyrights by distributing his images of the 2010 Haiti earthquake without permission.

Shomei Tomatsu, Provoke Movement Photographer, Dies at 82

Mon, 7 Jan 2013

Shomei Tomatsu, one of Japan's most influential post-war photographers and a prominent figure in the Provoke Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, died December 14 at the age of 82.

Obituary: Gigi Giannuzzi, Founder of Trolley Books, 49

Thu, 27 Dec 2012

The publisher of award-winning, innovative photo books was a passionate champion of photography that examined issues of social justice and blurred the line between art and documentary work.

PDN's 12 Most Popular News Stories of 2012

Wed, 26 Dec 2012

William Eggleston's auction sale and the meaning of "limited edition." Social media "terms of use." Contract fine print. When accidents happen on photo shoots. Plus other newsworthy topics from around the photo world in 2012.

Agencies Step Up Copyright Enforcement as Infringers Fight Back

Thu, 20 Dec 2012

Stock agencies have taken a get-tough approach against businesses that use images without permission, but infringers accuse agencies of making unreasonable demands.

Photographers Balk at Instagram's New Terms of Use

Tue, 18 Dec 2012

Some photographers are unwilling to accept Instagram's broad usage rights to images posted to the service, so they will switch to other photo sharing services instead.

Photographer Fernando Moleres Wins 2012 Tim Hetherington Grant

Tue, 11 Dec 2012

The Spanish photographer won for his project about the harsh conditions and injustice endured by minors who are incarcerated at an adult prison in Sierra Leone.

Obituary: Ken Regan, Celebrity and Sports Photographer

Tue, 27 Nov 2012

Award-winning photographer Ken Regan, founder of the Camera 5 agency, had published his sports, news and celebrity photographs on more than 200 magazine covers.

Deutsche Borse Announces Shortlist for 2013 Photography Prize

Mon, 26 Nov 2012

Mishka Henner, Cristina de Middel, Chris Killip and the duo of Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin have been named finalists for the 2013 Deutsche Borse Photography Prize.

NYC Sued for Systematic Civil Rights Violations During Occupy Protests

Mon, 22 Oct 2012

A federal lawsuit alleges that the New York Police Department committed widespread violations of free speech and free assembly in order to deter and retaliate against Occupy Wall Street protesters.

Peter van Agtmael Wins $30,000 W. Eugene Smith Fund Grant

Wed, 17 Oct 2012

The photographer, who is represented by Magnum Photos, says he will use the 2012 grant to explore the Afghan and Iraqi perspective on American-lead wars.

Luc Delahaye Awarded $106K Prix Pictet

Wed, 10 Oct 2012

French photojournalist-turned-artist Luc Delahaye has won the fourth Prix Pictet, a prize founded by Swiss private bank Pictet & Cie in 2008 and awarded to photographers whose work engages with themes of sustainability.

Street Photographer and Critic Richard Gordon Dies at 67

Wed, 10 Oct 2012

Richard Gordon, whose black and white street photography ranged from witty observation to serious social commentary, died October 6 at his home in Berkeley, California at the age of 72. The cause of death was cancer, according to Tom Gitterman, Gordon's New York Gallerist.

The Job Forecast for Photographers is Not Rosy

Thu, 6 Sep 2012

The federal government’s employment forecast for photographers over the next eight years suggests a likelihood of even more competition in the industry.

Artist John Stezaker Wins 2012 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize

Tue, 4 Sep 2012

British collage artist John Stezaker has won the 2012 Deutsche Börse photography prize, becoming the first winner of the prize who doesn't take photographs.

Kodak to Sell Film and Photo Paper Business

Fri, 24 Aug 2012

Former film giant Eastman Kodak plans to sell off its original business, the manufacture of print film and photographic paper, in an effort to emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Photographer Martine Franck Dies

Fri, 17 Aug 2012

Magnum photographer Martine Franck, who was best known for her portraits of artists and writers, died in Paris yesterday of cancer at the age of 74. She was the wife of renowned photographer Henri Cartier Bresson, who died in 2004.

Widow of Underwater Photog Wes Skiles Blames His Drowning on Defective Gear

Mon, 6 Aug 2012

Renowned underwater photographer and National Geographic contributor Wes Skiles died in a 2010 diving accident because of faulty breathing apparatus that the manufacturer knew was prone to failure, his widow Terri Skiles alleges in a civil lawsuit. She also alleges the manufacturer conspired to destroy evidence in order to cover up the equipment failure.

Photog Claiming LA Times Copyright Infringement Denied Day in Court by Arbitration Agreement

Fri, 29 Jun 2012

Photographer David Strick’s claim against the Times, which has been derailed by an arbitration clause in his agreement with the company, has become a cautionary tale to photographers about the dangers of agreeing to settle unforeseen disputes in arbitration.

Judge Blocks Google's Divide-and-Conquer Strategy in Big Copyright Cases

Thu, 31 May 2012

A federal judge's ruling lets Author's Guild and ASMP participate in lawsuits over Google Books, while also granting class action status to individual authors.

Ross Taylor, David Weatherwax and Brad Vest Are Top Winners at BOP

Wed, 30 May 2012

Other first place winners in NPPA's 2012 Best of Photojournalism contest include sports photographer Donald Miralle, 2012 Pulitzer winner Massoud Hossaini and AP's Charles Dharapak.

Department of Justice Warns Police Against Violating Photographers' Rights

Fri, 18 May 2012

The DOJ reads the constitution to the Baltimore City Police Department, and issues a prescription for a police policy that protects the rights of citizens to record police activities.

Horst Faas, AP Combat Photographer, Dies, Age 79

Thu, 10 May 2012

Horst Faas, the award-winning Associated Press combat photographer who covered Vietnam and other conflicts, died today in Munich, Germany, the AP reports. He was 79.

Copyright Claim Against Tumblr May Test Immunity of Photo Sharing Sites

Tue, 8 May 2012

Publisher of pornography alleges that photo sharing site Tumblr is liable for copyright infringement because it ignored demands to remove infringing photos from its servers.

International Center of Photography Names New Director

Thu, 3 May 2012

Mark Robbins, dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture, will succeed Willis "Buzz" Hartshorn as ICP executive director.

Copyright Watch: The Liability-Proof World of Pinterest

Wed, 2 May 2012

Learn how the popular social media site has made sure that liability for copyright infringement rests with its users.

What If You Break a $300,000 Figurine While on Assignment?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012

An expensive statue gets smashed during a shoot, and now the owner is suing. Here's why photographers' insurance provides less liability protection than you would expect.

David Guttenfelder Wins Two Overseas Press Club Awards

Wed, 25 Apr 2012

The AP photographer won the Olivier Rebbot Award and feature photography prize for two photo stories; OPC also named winners of Robert Capa Gold Medal and Jon Faber Award.

Craig F. Walker, Massoud Hossaini Win Pulitzer Prizes for Photos

Mon, 16 Apr 2012

Craig F. Walker of The Denver Post has won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography; Massoud Hossaini of Agence France-Press won for Breaking News.

Q&A: Art Collector Jonathan Sobel Explains His Beef with William Eggleston

Fri, 6 Apr 2012

The art collector explains why he believes the re-issue some of Eggleston's iconic images in larger sizes and a new format--years after issuing them as limited edition dye transfer prints--was illegal.

Collector Sues Eggleston Over New Prints of Limited Edition Works

Thu, 5 Apr 2012

A major collector of William Eggleston’s work filed suit against the photographer yesterday, accusing Eggleston of devaluing his vintage, limited edition dye transfer prints by selling new, large-scale pigment prints of the same photographs.

Center Announces 2012 Winners of Its $10,000 Prizes

Wed, 28 Mar 2012

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From Anastasia Taylor-Lind's project "The National Womb," about the government of Nagorno Kabakh's "birth encouragement program."

World Press Photo Multimedia Contest Winners Announced

Thu, 15 Mar 2012

Journalist and videographer Elles Van Gelder and photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien were awarded first prize for "Afrikaner Blood," their look at a private, rightwing pseudo-military school in South Africa that trains young Afrikaners of Dutch and German descent.

Eggleston's First-Ever Large Pigment Prints Earn 5.9 Million at Auction

Tue, 13 Mar 2012

Eggleston’s large-scale pigment prints, a departure from the dye-transfer process associated with his work, are an attempt to establish a new market in contemporary art for his work.

Paul Graham Wins $150K Hasselblad Award

Fri, 9 Mar 2012

British photographer Paul Graham has won the 2012 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography. The award includes a $150,000 prize and an exhibition of the photographer's work.

Utah Weighs Bill to Criminalize Photos of Farming Operations

Tue, 6 Mar 2012

To stop PETA and other organizations from secretly recording scenes of animal neglect and abuse, Utah lawmakers consider a bill to make it a crime to photograph farming operations without permission. But critics say the bill could violate the First Amendment.

Damon Winter Wins POYi's 2011 Multimedia Portfolio of the Year Award

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

Damon Winter of The New York Times has won the Multimedia Portfolio of the Year award; Time magazine has won Documentary Project of the Year award in the multimedia division of the Pictures of the Year International competition.

Shepard Fairey Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges in AP Copyright Case

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

The artist who created the iconic poster of Barack Obama using an AP image without permission faces up to six months in jail for destroying documents and manufacturing evidence to cover up his false claims about which image he actually used.

Photographer Remi Ochlik Killed in Homs, Syria

Wed, 22 Feb 2012

Photographer Remi Ochlik was killed in a bombardment that also killed reporter Marie Colvin and injured other journalists.

Donald Miralle Wins POYi's 2012 Sports Photographer of the Year Award

Tue, 21 Feb 2012

Freelance photographer Donald Miralle has won Sports Photographer of the Year in the 2012 POYi competition.

Yuri Kozyrev Wins POYi's 2011 Freelance Photographer of the Year Award

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Russian photographer Yuri Kozyrev won the 2011 Freelance Photographer of the Year for his coverage of the Libya revolution.

In Cariou v. Prince, an Appeal to Clarify a Crucial Fair Use Boundary

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

The crux of the Cariou v. Prince copyright case is whether it is enough for infringing works to have a distinct meaning from the original works in order to be fair use--or whether they must also comment on or criticize the original work in some way.

Photographer Lillian Bassman Dies

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Fashion photographer Lillian Bassman, whose high contrast black-and-white fashion images from the 1940s through the 1960s enjoyed a popular resurgence fifteen years ago, has died in New York City. She was 94.

Craig Walker Wins 2011 POYi Newspaper Photographer of the Year

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Craig Walker of the Denver Post has won Newspaper Photographer of the Year in the 2011 Pictures of the Year International Competition. Runner up were Morten Germund and Jacob Ehrbahn of Politiken.

Samuel Aranda Wins 2012 World Press Photo of the Year

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda won 2012 World Press Photo of the Year for an image of a veiled woman comforting an injured relative during demonstrations in Yemen.

Comparing Notes, Photographers Turn on Retna

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Photographers realized that unreported sales and non-payment are a common occurrence for the celebrity photo agency after a mass e-mail accidentally put contributors in touch with each other.

7 Stunning Lenses

Fri, 20 Jan 2012

We pick our favorite pieces of all-around glass for a range of photo assignments.

Kodak Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

The once giant film company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. If a bankruptcy judge approves, Kodak could continue operations with the help of a Citigroup loan.

AP Opens North Korea Bureau

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

AP's chief Asia photographer David Guttenfelder will help oversee staff in the new bureau, operating in a country famous for restrictions on foreign press.

The Hottest Cameras of CES 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012

PDN's technology specialist, Dan Havlik, shows us his favorite cameras from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

In Memoriam: Jan Groover, Fine-Art Photographer, 68

Mon, 9 Jan 2012

The pioneering still-life photographer and teacher died January 1.

Photographer Eve Arnold Dies

Thu, 5 Jan 2012

Best known for her portraits of Marilyn Monroe and other celebrities, Arnold was also a passionate and prolific photojournalist who documented the lives of ordinary people all over the world.

Appeals Court Ruling in Cariou v. Prince

Sun, 1 Jan 2012

article re: appeals court decision in Cariou v. Prince

In Memoriam: Madeleine de Sinety, Documenter of Rural Life, 77

Wed, 28 Dec 2011

De Sinéty, who for more than two decades photographed daily life in one farm village in Brittany, died at her home in Rangeley, Maine on December 22.

Lacoste Elysée Photo Prize Cancelled Over Censorship Controversy

Wed, 21 Dec 2011

The 25,000 euro photo competition implodes over the exclusion of a finalist for a project that was allegedly "too pro-Palestinian."

Wedding Photographers Face the (Copyrighted) Music

Tue, 20 Dec 2011

A photographer landed in legal hot water for using a pop song in a wedding video without permission, and the incident has highlighted an uncomfortable problem: A lot of other photographers are violating music copyrights with slide shows and videos they create for wedding clients.

The Year In Photo News

Fri, 16 Dec 2011

PDN looks back on the biggest photography news stories of 2011, a year marked infringements on the rights of photographers, by sticky legal cases whose results will be felt long into the future, and by tragedy.

Andreas Gursky's $4.3 Million Print Sets New Record

Mon, 14 Nov 2011

The November 8 sale at Christie’s auction makes Gursky's “Rhein II” the most expensive photo sold at auction.

How to Submit Work for Who's Shooting What

Thu, 10 Nov 2011

Who's Shooting What is a PDNonline.com feature that highlights recent photo assignment work of note. Follow these instructions to have your work considered for mention in Who's Shooting What.

Photographer Stephen Ferry Awarded First Tim Hetherington Grant

Mon, 7 Nov 2011

Stephen Ferry has received the first-ever Tim Hetherington Grant. The grant was established to honor Hetherington, the photographer and filmmaker who was killed in Libya in April, 2011.

TV Networks Play Fast and Loose with Photographers' Copyrights

Thu, 3 Nov 2011

Learn about three recent infringement cases brought by photographers against television networks for using images without their permission.

Photog Wins Judgment Against Picture Group

Thu, 3 Nov 2011

Entertainment photographer Kristian Dowling has won a $7,500 court judgment in California against entertainment photo agency Picture Group and its owner, Frank Micelotta, for unpaid royalties.

Krisanne Johnson Wins 2011 W. Eugene Smith Grant

Thu, 20 Oct 2011

The $30,000 will support “I Love You Real Fast,” her ongoing project on young women in Swaziland. Dominic Bracco has won a Smith Fellowship.

Getty Loses Round in Trademark Infringement Case

Tue, 18 Oct 2011

A federal court rejects the stock agency's bid to dismiss a claim over unauthorized use of a trademarked air freshener product in a series of stock images.

Rihanna Settles Lawsuit with David LaChapelle

Thu, 13 Oct 2011

LaChapelle agrees to drop his $1 million copyright infringement claim over Rihanna's music video after she agrees to an undisclosed settlement.

Billionaire Donates Elliott Erwitt's Print Archive to Ransom Center

Fri, 23 Sep 2011

Erwitt sold his print collection last year as part of deal to eventually archive the work at the the photography center in Austin, Texas.

Getty Announces 2011 Editorial Grant Winners

Thu, 1 Sep 2011

Alvarro Ybarra Zavala, Walter Astrada, Stanley Greene, Liz Hingley, and Joan Bardeletti have each won a $20,000 grant to pursue ongoing documentary projects around the world.

The Art Institutes: Legitimate Photo Schools or Accessories to Fraud?

Tue, 30 Aug 2011

The parent company of The Art Institutes, a chain of for-profit schools that offers degrees in photography and other creative fields, has been sued for using illegal recruiting methods to collect $11 billion in student loan money. AI photo students, meanwhile, graduate with big debts and dim career prospects.

Associated Press and Corbis Combine Collections in Distribution Deal

Tue, 23 Aug 2011

The two distributors signed a multi-year deal to broaden their image selection and customer bases.

3-D Imaging Company to Buy Masterfile for $21.5 Million

Mon, 22 Aug 2011

A decade after the consolidation of the stock photo industry, a holdout agency is finally selling out.

Photographer Sues LA Times for Copyright Infringement

Mon, 15 Aug 2011

Veteran Hollywood photographer David Strick's suit against the Times and its parent company alleges at least 510 separate copyright violations.

Vampire Weekend Case Dismissed

Fri, 12 Aug 2011

The model at the center of the case settled with the band and its label.

Street Photographer Jerome Liebling, 1924-2011

Fri, 29 Jul 2011

Photographer and filmmaker Jerome Liebling has died at the age of 87.

David LaChapelle Wins Pre-Trial Ruling Against Rihanna

Fri, 22 Jul 2011

After studying sadomasochistic images by both artists, a federal court judge called LaChapelle's infringement claim against the pop star sufficiently "plausible" for a trial, and rejected Rihanna's fair use defense.

Photographer Settles "Dance Steps" Copyright Case

Thu, 30 Jun 2011

Photographer Mike Hipple settles a copyright infringement claim over his stock photograph of another artist's sidewalk sculpture and all but admits he was wrong.

$15k Getty Grants For Good Winners Announced

Thu, 23 Jun 2011

Getty's 2011 Grants will support two photographers as they create imagery that promotes the missions of non-profit organizations.

Removal of Printed Photo Credit Qualifies as DMCA Violation, Court Says

Thu, 23 Jun 2011

A federal appeals court reinstated a photographer's lawsuit for copyright infringement and Digital Millenium Copyright violations after finding that a lower court misinterpreted both laws when it rejected the claims.

McConnell, Winter, Holahan Win in BOP

Fri, 10 Jun 2011

Andrew McConnell won Best of Show; The New York Times' Damon Winter and Augusta Chronicle's Michael Holahan named Photojournalists of the Year.

Celebrity Smackdown: Walking the Red Carpet Is Consent, Judge Says

Tue, 7 Jun 2011

A federal court dismisses a lawsuit against Corbis by actress Shirley Jones, who charged that the photo agency violated her rights of publicity by marketing images of her without permission.

Shepard Fairey Gets TK for Criminal Contempt in 'Hope' Poster Case

Wed, 1 Jun 2011

The artist was sentenced for one count of criminal contempt resulting from his destruction of documents, falsifying evidence and other misconduct in his civil litigation against Associated Press over the Barack Obama 'Hope' poster.

In Vampire Weekend Case, Photographer's Lawyers Petition to Quit

Wed, 25 May 2011

Attorneys representing Tod Brody, the photographer at the center of a legal battle over the image on the cover of a Vampire Weekend album, have asked to withdraw from the case.

World Press Photo Closes Beirut Exhibit Following Protests

Mon, 23 May 2011

The organizers chose to close the show after Lebanese authorities ordered removal of images by an Israeli photographer

Anton Hammerl Presumed Dead, Family Announces

Fri, 20 May 2011

The photographer, missing in Libya since April 5, was shot in the stomach by government forces and could not have survived, according to eyewitnesses.

Anton Hammerl Still Missing After Libya Releases Other Journalists

Thu, 19 May 2011

Photographer Manu Brabo and three other journalists are finally released, but Anton Hammerl is unaccounted for as Libya contradicts earlier claims that it has detained him.

ASMP to Getty Photographers: Time to Bail

Wed, 4 May 2011

APA is also steamed about new contracts for Getty contributors. Both trade groups say the terms undermine photographers' rights and stock photo prices.

Agnes Dherbeys Wins OPC Robert Capa Medal

Thu, 28 Apr 2011

OPC awards also go to Addario, Abd, Berehulak; Hetherington and Hondros to be honored posthumously.

Jim Goldberg Awarded $50k Deutsche Borse Photography Prize

Tue, 26 Apr 2011

American photographer Jim Goldberg was awarded the 2011 Deutsche Borse Photography Prize for his Open See exhibition at The Photographers' Gallery, London.

Chris Hondros Dies of Injuries in Libya

Wed, 20 Apr 2011

The award-winning photojournalist was injured in a rocket attack in Misrata, Libya.

Tim Hetherington Killed In Libya

Wed, 20 Apr 2011

Photojournalist Tim Hetherington died today in Libya while covering the fighting between rebels and troops loyal to Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, the New York Times has confirmed. Hetherington died after being hit by rocket fire in the city of Misrata.

LA Times, Washington Post Photographers Win Pulitzers for Photos

Mon, 18 Apr 2011

How to Get Your Assignment Work Mentioned in Who's Shooting What

Fri, 15 Apr 2011

How to submit work to PDN's Who's Shooting What column.

Miroslav Tichy, Subversive Photographer and Voyeur, Dies at 84

Wed, 13 Apr 2011

The Czech photographer, who shot surreptitious street photos in the Sixties and Seventies, was hailed as a "new discovery" when he was 79.

Spring Photo Auctions Top $19.5 Million in Sales

Wed, 13 Apr 2011

Avedon, Eggleston and Sherman are among the top sellers at Christie’s and Phillips De Pury Auctions.

Miroslav Tichy, Subversive Photographer and Voyeur, Dies at 84

Wed, 13 Apr 2011

The Czech photographer, who shot surreptitious street photos in the Sixties and Seventies, was hailed as a "new discovery" when he was 79.

Man Ray Montage Fetches $410K, Rarity Rules at Sotheby's Photo Auction

Thu, 7 Apr 2011

Two unique, vintage prints, a rare Man Ray montage, and a one-of-a-kind mural-sized Peter Beard image fetched the highest prices at Sotheby’s spring photography auction.

Austrian Museum's Acquisition Keeps International Polaroid Collection Intact

Mon, 28 Mar 2011

The WestLicht Museum of Photography in Vienna, Austria, has acquired a portion of the famed Polaroid Collection, saving it from being broken up and sold off piecemeal.

Appropriation Artist Richard Prince Liable for Infringement, Court Rules

Mon, 21 Mar 2011

Richard Prince infringed Patrick Cariou's copyright by appropriating 41 images to create a series of works called Canal Zone. Prince grossed more than $6 million from the sale of the paintings, and his fair use defense fell flat.

Agribusiness Pressing States to Criminalize Photographs of Farms

Fri, 18 Mar 2011

Legislatures in Florida and Iowa are considering bills to criminalize the creation, possession, and distribution of photos and videos of farms and farm operations. Other states may introduce similar bills.

'Lost Negatives' Promoter Agrees to Drop Use of Ansel Adams' Name

Wed, 16 Mar 2011

In an out-of-court settlement with the Ansel Adams Trust, California businessman Rick Norsigian has agreed to stop using Ansel Adams' name to market a trove of glass plate negatives he bought at a yard sale a decade ago.

Morel Case Highlights Copyright Risks on Social Networks

Wed, 16 Mar 2011

Haitian photographer Daniel Morel recently won a preliminary victory in his suit against AFP for the unauthorized use of his exclusive Haiti earthquake images last year.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist Brian Lanker Dies at 63

Tue, 15 Mar 2011

Photographer Brian Lanker, who is best known for his landmark book "I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America," died at home in Eugene, Oregon shortly after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Photographer Jailed for Baiting Wildlife

Wed, 2 Mar 2011

A Big Sky, Montana photographer was fined $1,035 and sentenced to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to baiting bighorn sheep in order to photograph them.

Student Wins Multimedia Portfolio of the Year at POYi

Wed, 23 Feb 2011

Leslye Davis of Western Kentucky University won the premier portfolio award in the Multimedia/Editing division of the contest, while The Los Angeles Times won the top editing award.

Adrees Latif Wins POYi Freelance Photographer of the Year

Thu, 17 Feb 2011

The Reuters photographer won the top award in the freelance/agency division of the competition. Other major prize winners included Fernando Moleres and Steve Winter.

Damon Winter Wins Newspaper Photographer of the Year at POYi

Mon, 14 Feb 2011

New York Times photographer Damon Winter won the top newspaper division award in the 68th annual Pictures of the Year International competition, while Barbara Davidson of the Los Angeles Times won the Community Awareness Award.

Jodi Bieber Wins World Press Photo of the Year

Fri, 11 Feb 2011

Bieber's portrait of an Afghan woman, whose ears and nose were cut off in retaliation for fleeing her husband, won the top prize at World Press Photo 2011.

Slander Suit Over Garage Sale Negatives Reveals Rift Inside Ansel Adams Camp

Wed, 26 Jan 2011

The ongoing fight over whether Ansel Adams created a set of glass plates discovered at a garage sale has led to a slander suit against the Ansel Adams Trust. That suit reveals a falling out between the trust and the Center for Creative Photography, which houses the Ansel Adams archive.

Photojournalist Milton Rogovin Dies at Age 101

Tue, 18 Jan 2011

Rogovin used his camera to champion the rights of the disenfranchised, the working class and the impoverished.

Photographer Dies of Injuries in Tunis

Tue, 18 Jan 2011

EPA stringer Lucas Dolega died three days after he was struck in the left temple by a tear gas canister fired at close range during street protests in Tunis. The French government has called his death a homicide.

Shepard Fairey, AP Settle Copyright Lawsuit

Wed, 12 Jan 2011

The two sides have reached an amicable settlement over Fairey's unauthorized use of an AP photograph to create the iconic Obama Hope poster.

Actress Sues Corbis to Shut Down Online Marketing of Celebrity Images

Tue, 11 Jan 2011

For the third time, Corbis is fighting off a claim that its display of celebrity pictures online amounts to unauthorized commercial use of celebrities' names and likenesses. The future of celebrity photo marketing may ride on the outcome.

Nigerian Photographer Dies in Blast; CPJ Reports 44 Work-Related Journalist Deaths in 2010

Tue, 4 Jan 2011

Photographer Augustine Sindyi, 43, died in a bomb blast tied to civil unrest in central Nigeria. Separately, the Committee to Protect Journalists has tallied 44 work-related journalist deaths worldwide during 2010.

Morel Wins Pre-Trial Victory Against AFP, Getty

Thu, 30 Dec 2010

A federal court judge has refused to throw out photographer Daniel Morel's copyright claims against AFP, Getty, and other defendants for unauthorized use of his Haiti earthquake images. The decision increases pressure on the defendants to settle.

Foundation Trustees Split Over Legacy of Philip Jones Griffiths

Thu, 16 Dec 2010

An ex-trustee of the Philip Jones Griffiths Foundation alleges that the late photographer's daughters are undermining his wishes by selling his prints.

After Flouting Print Run Limits, Publisher Faces Dozens of Lawsuits

Mon, 15 Nov 2010

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has been forced to settle many copyright claims after securing textbook image rights for up to 40,000 copies, then printing 1 million or more.

PDN's Parent Company Buys Rangefinder and WPPI

Mon, 1 Nov 2010

The Nielsen Company adds two magazines and the wedding trade show to its Photo Group.

2010 Lucie Awards Honor Influential Careers and Recent Achievements

Thu, 28 Oct 2010

David Goldblatt given lifetime achievement award; Tina Barney, Jody Quon, Aperture Magazine and the Center For Photography at Woodstock among the many award recipients.

Photographer Joao Silva Wounded in Afghanistan

Mon, 25 Oct 2010

Silva, a contract photographer for The New York Times, sustained severe injuries when he stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan while embedded with a US infantry unit.

$30K W. Eugene Smith Grant Awarded to Darcy Padilla

Thu, 21 Oct 2010

Padilla honored for her 18-year project concerning AIDS, poverty and drug addiction.

Homeland Security To Allow Photography Outside Federal Buildings

Tue, 19 Oct 2010

Federal Protective Service will instruct officers that individuals can photograph Federal buildings from public spaces, as part of its legal settlement with photographer Antonio Musumeci.

$3.6M in Debt, Photo School President Faces Fraud Charges

Tue, 19 Oct 2010

George J. Rosa III sold his Hallmark Institute of Photography under threat of foreclosure, and now he's accused of diverting funds for personal use

Chris Boot Named Exec. Director of Aperture Foundation

Mon, 18 Oct 2010

The Aperture Foundation has named publishing veteran Chris Boot to be their new executive director.

Q&A Life.com Under a New DOP

Mon, 4 Oct 2010

Life.com editor Bill Shapiro and his new director of photography, veteran photo editor Simon Barnett, say they’re looking for provocative images and personal work from photographers.

Globe and Mail, New York Times, and Time Win Emmy Awards

Fri, 1 Oct 2010

The publications won News & Documentary Emmys for their online multimedia projects.

Former Time Photo Editor Jay Colton Dies, Age 57

Mon, 20 Sep 2010

Longtime TIME magazine photo editor and photographer Jay Colton died suddenly over the weekend while attending a photography festival in Brazil.

Judith Stenneken Wins Photography Book Now Prize

Tue, 14 Sep 2010

Last Call, the photographer’s study of Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, won the grand prize in Blurb’s juried photo book competition.

Olan Mills Inc. to Pay $3 Million Settlement

Tue, 7 Sep 2010

The Tennessee-based retail portrait chain agrees to settle claims that it required employees to work off the clock, among other federal and state labor violations.

Fashion Photographer Corinne Day Dies, Age 45

Mon, 30 Aug 2010

Made famous by her "grunge" photos of a young Kate Moss, Day pursued intimate, candid photos in her fine art as well as her fashion work.

Ansel Adams Trust Sues to Stop Sale of Garage Sale Images

Tue, 24 Aug 2010

The owners of Adams’ copyright accuse Rick Norsigian and his lawyer of trademark infringement and false advertising.

Herman Leonard, Jazz Photographer, Dies at 87

Tue, 17 Aug 2010

Leonard befriended and photographed many of the jazz legends of the mid 20th century using inventive lighting techniques.

Markova-Gold and Dohrmann Win 2010 Lange-Taylor Prize

Wed, 28 Jul 2010

The photographer/writer team will use the $20,000 prize to continue their project on the lives of prostitutes in Morocco.

Vampire Weekend Album Cover Model Sues Band, Photographer for $2 Million

Wed, 21 Jul 2010

The former model alleges that the band used a 1983 portrait of her without permission, and that the model release for the image was forged.

Chance Wins POYi's Emerging Vision Incentive

Thu, 17 Jun 2010

The $10,000 grant will help photographer James Chance continue his documentary project about poor people who live among the dead in a Manila cemetery.

Paul Shambroom Wins $100,000 Grant For Mature Artists

Tue, 15 Jun 2010

Shambroom is the first photographer to win the prize, which supports an artist who has been working for more than 25 years and is based in Minnesota, North or South Dakota.

Obituary: Brian Duffy, Fashion Photographer of Sixties London, 77

Fri, 4 Jun 2010

After trying to destroy his archive in 1979, Duffy had his first solo show last year.

APA Gets A Name Change

Wed, 2 Jun 2010

The Advertising Photographers of America (APA) announces its new name: American Photographic Artists.

Judge Urges AP and Shepard Fairey to Settle

Fri, 28 May 2010

The judge made the recommendation after saying he had a feeling AP is going to prevail in the protracted copyright infringement battle, but both sides are digging in.

Five Photojournalists Win Getty Images' Latest Grants

Getty Images announced its 2010 editorial photography grant winners today, each of whom will receive $20,000 to pursue their ongoing documentary photography projects.

Chin to The Week

September 02, 2010 - Haiyen Chin has been named art director at The Week. She had been a freelancer.