Revisiting Vivian Maier

Shortly after the insightful review of the acclaimed documentary, “Finding Vivian Maier”, written for us by Michael Masterson and found here, news surfaced with an interesting development around her work. Michael filed this update for us: Subsequent to the original post, there has been a new legal twist regarding Maier’s work and estate. The New …


The Circle Will Not be Broken

Delighted to find out about the Photographic Archives at the Grand Ole Opry. Simon Herbert chatted with Curator Brenda Colladay recently. In the current Grand Ole Opry theater, there is a six-foot square of wood cut from the home’s main original home, the Ryman Auditorium, which was home to an iconic range of musical stars …


Finding the Forest – and the Trees

So pleased to have this inside view of Photo Research by Susan Ferguson of Ferguson Resources. Like many photo researchers, I have a background that may seem unrelated to photography or publishing. My degree is in Ornamental Horticulture with additional studies in art and architectural history, and cultural geography. My experience of the business of …


Past Glories of Ancient Civilizations – the Photography of Werner Forman

Guest post by Julian Jackson Werner Forman was an intrepid photographer, who traveled all over the world to document the greatness of ancient civilizations. During his 75 year career he went into places nobody had been before with a camera, to take stunning visual images. He was the co-author and sole photographer of more than …


From ’round the web..

In no particular order, links of interest to picture buyers/researchers that we have bookmarked for you: Interested in expanding knowledge? Courses in Picture Research: http://www.picture-research-courses.co.uk http://www.publishing-school.co.uk/course-list/2013-picture-research/picture-research.html The Copyright Alliance Podcast . Totally free and full of profiles from artists, photographers, musicians and film makers on copyright and issues around IP. The Metropolitan Museum of Art …


Pink Lady Food Photography of the Year 2014

“Photography That’s Good Enough To Eat” by Julian Jackson Winners have been chosen in the international photography competition Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Award 2014. The category sponsored by specialist food images agency StockFood is “Food off the Press” for the best recently published food photograph. Winning photos were chosen in 16 different …


Women with Disabilities

Guest post by Pat Hunt Women’s issues continue to be in the news lately.  Former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, has written a book about women.  Arianna Huffington has written a book for women. Hillary Clinton discusses women’s issues at a college.  General Dynamics appoints a female President and COO.  Getty Images continues to promote Sheryl …


Ashley Cooper – Documenting Climate Change

In honor of Earth Day, we offer this profile on Global Warming Images by Julian Jackson. Ashley Cooper is a photographer with a mission, and it is an important one: to document the effects of climate change on every continent on the planet. Since 2004 when he started, he has visited all of the continents …


Chicago!

Gearing up for Visual Connections in Chicago next week? If you are going to be in town for a few days, some photography exhibits to check out: The Schneider Gallery currently showing work by Christian Weber and S. Gayle Stevens. Stephen Dalter Gallery – ANDRE’ KERTESZ; “Raison d’Etre”:  This exhibition is comprised of scores of …


Have You Seen This?

March round up from ’round the web. Remember the story about Jon Crispin and the Willard Suitcase Project? Well, he has a great Kickstarter that you can support for as little as a dollar! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/265363123/willard-suitcases-unpacking-the-rest?ref=category Want to weigh in on EU Copyright? Everyone has an opinion: http://www.rightsholderseucopyright.eu/ More from 2013 – Best Selling Microstock images …