Flickr has just created a new feature for photo licensing: Requests for photo use will go through a third party – Getty Images – who will handle “the details like permissions, releases and pricing.” Though it would have been neater to have a a simple message template for requests to the photographers directly, it’s nice to see the Flickroos get some more exposure (even make a buck if they’re lucky.)
Getty-Hulton deals in vintage, in case you need a hussy lassie humping a Moskvich car to advertise your brand of whatever. Over the years, Getty-Hulton archivist Mathew Buston has gotten his share of ludicrous image requests. Yes, more ludicrous than Russian cars. Read more »
Getty Images has cracked the case with it’s vulva-eyed photographer at the Grammy Awards. Press conference soon to follow, surely. Additional closeup below. Read more »
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