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iStockphoto launches Custom Photo Request tool
iStockphoto the leading micro-payment stock photo site has announced several new site improvements including, a 10x increase in site speed, Dynamic Licensing, and most noteworthy is BuyRequest, a new Custom Photo Request tool. This new tool (available at the end of Jan 06) allows iStockphoto members to contact photographers directly for specific projects. Members can offer “Finder's Fees” for image library research, make “Open Offers” for custom images and even hire specified photographers to shoot “On Spec.” The idea of Custom Stock licensing has been pioneered by OnRequest Images and until now has not been widely available from other stock photo companies. iStockphoto is changing the dynamic s of the micro-payment site by leveraging the community involvement of its more than 20,000 photographers to allow its budget conscious art buyers to request custom images at an affordable price. Pricing on istockphoto varies from $1 –$20 whereas the minimum license fee for a custom stock photo request from OnRequest Images is $1000. Bruce Livingstone, President, CEO and Founder of iStockphoto had this to say about the recent announcement. “These latest improvements will have dramatic impact for all of our members and further our mandate to integrate iStockphoto into the creative process and the desktop. Powerful new features such as BuyRequest demonstrate our commitment to fostering a great community and direct relationships between buyers and sellers of photography.”
Update (01/09/06): iStockphoto's site has been down all day while they complete the update currently they have posted a notice stating they will be live by 006-01-09 12:10:00 MST
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