Where the justice lies
The British Journal of photography writes: http://www.bjp-online.com/
Don McCullin brings support to protest as The Guardian defends its new policies
The Guardian has defended its new contract terms after legendary photojournalist Don McCullin joined a protest against what photographers argue is a rights-grabbing move.
On 28 July, Chris Elliott, managing editor at Guardian News & Media (GNM), wrote to freelance and contract photographers to inform them that the company would cease paying reuse fees on their images.
Contract and freelance photographers working for The Guardian have protested the move by staging a demonstration in front of the newspaper’s headquarters in London earlier this month and by refusing to sign the new contracts.
The protest has also taken the form of a petition, which has already gathered close to 1000 signatures. The latest photojournalist to show his support is Don McCullin, who worked for The Observer more than 40 years ago and had his first picture published by the Sunday newspaper. ‘It’s the usual nonsense coming from newspapers that are bullying photographers to hand over their rights,’
McCullin tells BJP. ‘It’s wrong. These photographers don’t seem to be respected by these organisations. They are squeezing photographers for more money when these people are doing their best to come back from photo shoots with something worthy. I personally didn’t have to work in these circumstances, but I don’t see why photographers today should.’
McCullin’s support comes after Magnum Photos told BJP it was drafting a letter protesting the changes. ‘We’re in discussion with The Guardian regarding these new rules,’ says a Magnum Photos spokeswoman. ‘As you know, Magnum doesn’t support these kind of terms and contracts.’
Magnum photographer Chris Steele-Perkins added: ‘It’s not the first time a newspaper has tried to do this kind of thing. It has happened many times, but in the past they always backed off. They want to pay the equivalent of a three-hour plumbing job to do everything they want with a photographer’s image.’
Reached by BJP, a GNM spokeswoman says: ‘We have not received any official written correspondence from Magnum on this matter. However, we are pleased to report that the changes in place since 01 September are working well with both new and existing freelance photographers. The fact remains that these changes were introduced to sustain the business in the long term and continue Guardian News & Media’s commitment to high quality photography. Our terms are still amongst the best in the industry and we offer more opportunities for freelancers than other national press.’
There is more this on photography. I listened to a virtual tour about the photographic software in American English. New photography-related terms are learnt. This software is simple and has the connection to the Google Maps, for you to see, where each of your photograph was shot. Watch!
http://www.hasselblad.co.uk/products/Virtual-demo-overview/phocus-video.aspx
Songs – you have always brought a breath of fresh air to me
I find it reasonable to translate the lyrics from the songs you like. Personally I translated The Queen, Placebo, The Pink Floyd, The Doors and many more texts some days ago.
Now it’s the turn of the new Kasabian album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum.
http://www.kasabian.co.uk/gb/home/
Watch the video about VLAD The IMPALER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM5YDI7ttME
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