8/ When you don’t license an image from a journalist you don’t know if the work has been altered. You don’t know if the source is genuine or the caption is accurate.
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9/ If you don’t have a photo editor or think about the connection between the stock photo and the story you might imply something false about the subject and be liable for defamation.
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10/ So, there are a lot of reasons to avoid free photo sites besides just supporting photographers careers.
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11/ At least once a week now I get asked by someone who runs a blog, a website or a newsletter if they can use my work for free. The answer is always no. If you want good work, you should pay for it. At least offer. SOMETHING. Show it has value and don’t insult me.
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12/ In the newsroom I was in (owned by
@poynter), reporters had to shoot really bad videolicious videos FOR EVERY STORY because it was thought that it would bring hits and clicks and translate to dollars and cents. They didn’t make the paper money. And they didn’t save jobs.1 reply 2 retweets 35 likesShow this thread -
13/ And that’s the problem… the publications who are surviving in this industry right now have figured out. Quality matters. People will actually pay for quality journalism with subscriptions and to get behind digital paywalls. Just ask the
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14/ So I understand this isn’t the old guard,
@poynter is talking about producing work in a digital space and “having to find a way to impart information on platforms that demand visuals to be noticed.” And this is a good step. THEY. actually do admit that visuals matter.1 reply 2 retweets 15 likesShow this thread -
15/ Now the key is getting people, publications, and journalism institutes to realize that photos matter as much as words. Which might be the first step in moving this conversation forward. Because teaching people where to get images for free simply hurts the industry as a whole.
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16/ Poynter's mission statement says: The Poynter Institute is a global leader in journalism. It is the world’s leading instructor, innovator, convener and resource for anyone who aspires to engage and inform citizens in 21st Century democracies.
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17/ So
@Poynter, I challenge you to start acting like it. Instruct, innovate and act as a resource for ALL journalists, don't just prove yourself to be one more thing that's driving journalists out of the business.6 replies 3 retweets 49 likesShow this thread
Really good thread, @melissalyttle. We have reached out to some respected voices in photojournalism to offer their thoughts on this, which we're going to publish later today (if all goes as planned).
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Replying to @melissalyttle @Poynter and
I'd love to see that panel discussion at the NSC.
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