Stock Artists Withdraw Their Images!

2 weeks ago, Getty Images announced the launch of a new license for images at $49 (£39) for web use. More than 50,000 artists from more than 17 associations weren’t happy with that decision and have called for Getty Images to remove all Rights Managed and Rights Ready images from the scheme. The Stock Artists Alliance (SAA) made clear that the announcement of a term reduction to three months was a positive move, but still falls short of addressing their serious concerns. SAA is currently in a dialogue with Getty Images about the $49 license. The main concerns about the new Web Use stock image license are the loss of high-value digital licensing revenue, the devaluation of RM licensing, and the reduced return for the photographer, amongst others.