The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) will host its seventh annual Picture Buyers Fair (PBF) at London’s Business Design Centre on May 7 and 8.  In a change of policy that promises to enhance the variety of suppliers at the fair, the trade organization has invited any and all picture agencies to exhibit at the show, rather than restrict participation to BAPLA member agencies, only, as they have in the past.

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Posted by Chris Ferrone at February 27, 2008 | Comments (0)

At the recent 2007 Picture Buyers' Fair The British Association for Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) awarded long-time stock photo industry veteran, Mary Evans, with a Lifetime Achievement award. Mary Evans, a pioneer in stock licensing, is the co-founder (with her husband Hilary), of The Mary Evans Picture Library and is also a founding member of BAPLA in 1975.

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Posted by Brent Phelps at May 18, 2007 | Comments (0)

PictureHouse in Chicago on April 12
BAPLA Picture Buyers Fair in London on May 9-10

PictureHouse will hold its second annual picture buyers event in Chicago on April 12, beginning at noon.  The event met with great success last year, when it coincided with the Annual Meeting of the Picture Archive Council of America (PACA,) also held in Chicago.  This year, PictureHouse takes place on the same day as, and directly across the street from, the Annual Conference of the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP.)  Chicago area picture buyers should consider attending both events.  The ASPP Conference, a morning event, offers panel discussions on digital image standards and “the changing image of the picture licensing business.”  The PictureHouse trade show never disappoints in providing image buyers with a chance to meet new and old image suppliers and see the wide range of image sources available to them.

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Posted by Chris Ferrone at March 14, 2007 | Comments (0)

Last month we reported about the planned meeting of representatives from eighteen photo industry trade associations to address issues of common interest and set plans for collective action on such issues as licensing and technical standards and so-called “orphan works” legislation in the US. The meeting took place as scheduled in New York City on October 31 and was deemed a huge success by all who attended. The leadership of ASPP and PACA initiated this historic meeting, which was hosted by the Society of Illustrators.

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Posted by Chris Ferrone at November 13, 2006 | Comments (0)

The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) has posted the first issue of its new quarterly publication, Credit, which they call the "Ezine for image buyers."  The publication will feature articles on legal and other issues of concern to the stock photo community written from both image library and image buyer perspectives.  According to the trade organization's press release about the on-line magazine, "This is image buyers’ opportunity to voice their opinions about the industry, to the industry."  BAPLA will distribute the magazine to 11,000 art-buyers.

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Posted by Chris Ferrone at November 08, 2006 | Comments (0)

Industry veterans Christina Vaughan, and Colin Finlay are conducting a seminar on international marketing for photo libraries at the upcoming BAPLA AGM, being held at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London on October 10th. The seminar was prompted by a recent BAPLA survey where 77% of members said exporting would be a major priority in the next five years. This seminar, entitled “International Marketing and Tips on Going Global”, will discuss the stages involved in sourcing and building international relationships, and working with international agreements.

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Posted by Brent Phelps at October 06, 2006 | Comments (0)

The Picture Archive Council of America (PACA) and the American Society of Photography Professionals (ASPP) will bring together an international group of leading trade associations and organizations representing various participants in the stock photo industry, from individual photographers to stock photo companies, to meet in New York City on October 31, 2006, to discuss topics of common interest and establish plans for collective action. This marks the first time such an extensive list of photo business-related trade organizations (see below) have met to coordinate their efforts on behalf of their respective memberships.

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Posted by Chris Ferrone at October 05, 2006 | Comments (0)

BAPLA, the British trade association for the stock photo industry, has released the list of 77 stock photo companies who reserved stands at the trade association's 2007 Picture Buyer's Fair.  According to BAPLA's Chief Executive Officer, Linda Royles, this represents a record pace for reservations for the fair, having booked over 50% of the available stands within two weeks of going on sale. The annual Fair, which will take place next year on May 9 and 10, at the Business Design Center in London, established to give picture buyers and suppliers the opportunity to meet face-to-face, has grown steadily each year.

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Posted by Chris Ferrone at September 15, 2006 | Comments (0)

BAPLA, The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies has announced the dates of its Picture Buyer Fair for next year: 9 and 10 May, 2007 in the Business Design Centre in London. The prices for exhibitors will remain unchanged. In addition, BAPLA also announced more good news concerning the 2007 event: "A bigger party, more entertainment and fewer speeches!" Visit www.pbf.org.uk for more information. Stefan Hartmann, VISUELL

Posted by Stefan Hartmann at August 17, 2006 | Comments (0)