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Royalty-Free Orphans . . .
It sometimes is a bit charming how people compartmentalize their logical facilities, using them selectively to justify emotion-based conclusions. In business, however, living with logical blinders can be financially disastrous. We were reminded of this while posting a story about the possible revival of orphan works legislation in the U.S. Congress. ...more

The Future . . .
The Stock Asylum asked a number of stock photography veterans for their prognostications about the future of the industry. Interestingly, the comments were generally optimistic -- though often with reservations and warnings attached. ...more

Two Presidents . . .
As one might expect, the newly-elected presidents of the two major U.S. stock photography organizations (PACA and SAA) have different agendas for their terms in office. ...more

Unsolicited Advice . . .
In announcing that it will be acquired by a private equity firm, Getty Images essentially confirmed what everyone in stock photography knew: the world's largest image distributor needs a fresh start. The Stock Asylum offers Getty Images some unsolicited advice as it prepares for the transition. ...more