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Theft Alert: Canon 400mm 2.8 lens (serial no. 24298)

This in from a reader:
"I was working at the Stephen Gately funeral last weekend and my colleague from Dublin, PA snapper Julien Behal, unfortunately had his Canon 400mm 2.8 lens (serial no. 24298) stolen from the photographer's pen opposite the church (unfortunately it was a very rough neighbourhood).
It's a long shot (no pun intended) but if anyone hears of any such lens being offered for sale (by ebay, private sale, camera shop etc) could you please contact him at :julienbehal@eircom.net / julien.behal@pressassociation.com / +353 (0)879782542. He has made enquiries in Ireland but the lens may have been taken out of the country, so feel free to pass on this information."

Karl Fakhreddine Q&A - Digital Asset Management At Orange Logic

Karl Fakhreddine
Company: Orange Logic
Position: CEO
Site: www.orangelogic.com

Describe Orange Logic in one sentence
We help picture libraries and photo agencies go one level higher than the canned licensing solutions.

When did you start Orange Logic?
In New York in 1998, then expanded the business in France in 2000.

What were you doing before that?
I loved to study so I spent a lot of time in school: I have two engineering degees and a medical degree. I also spent 4 years on Wall St.

Where are you based?
I am now back in New York.

How many staff do you employ worldwide?
12.

How many developers?
We have 2 project leaders and 4 developers.

Describe your Monday morning?
This morning, I was up at 4am to talk to the team in France and organize the daily workload. I actually spend a lot of time in product architecture because I love it.

Who was your first customer?
While in Med school in Rochester, my 'hobby' between two surgeries was to develop for Magnum Photos on a laptop in scrubs. One could argue that Orange Logic was born out of a cheap trick to impress the nurses.

Who are you running picture library systems for currently?
Photo agencies, news agencies, picture libraries and museums, including Reuters, Image Source, Art Resource, Artists Rights Society, Art and Commerce, George Eastman House, la Réunion des Musées Nationaux (60 French Museums) and others. We also work with well-known global non-profit organizations, it kills me that we can't name them because of their non-endorsement policy.

How are you dealing with customers wanting to add footage to their stills library? Some clients do incorporate videos into their library. Our products can handle various types of assets including HD videos, and audio tracks.

We are told the cost of digital storage is going up at the moment - why?
Hum, at least with us, it is going down.

What new photo library functions are you offering at the moment?
We realized in 2006 that our application had one of the widest functional covers in the industry and decided to focus on usability instead of functionality. The objective was for users to be able to use the application within 2 days of training. So we've rebuilt the application interface from scratch with intuitivity and improved productivity as main targets. This makes for a really enhanced user experience, both for those working with the application back-end and for those searching and licensing pictures on the front-end.

What one feature sets OL ahead of other DAM systems?
I would say the ability of our application to adapt itself to our clients' needs rather than the opposite. This gives our clients the confidence to quickly adapt their business model to the market as needed. We provide a service, not just a software, our clients don't have to buy anything from us and can stop using us any time (it has never happened yet).

If I am a UK based picture library who do I contact first?
You can get in touch with Chantal Muller (chantal.muller@orangelogic.com) or call her on +33 499 58 17 35.

What's the lead time to getting my picture library online?
It pretty much depends on what we're trying to build: a 2-story house or a 200-story skyscraper. The 2-story house requires a lead time of 2 weeks.

Can I design my own front end?
Sure, all our clients do. If you have a look at some of our customers' websites, you'll see they've got completely different front-ends (there is no comparison possible between www.pictures.reuters.com and www.imagesource.com for example). We've also integrated a CMS in the application so our customers have full control on their site's text, look and feel.

What do you do when you are not thinking about OL?
I cherish any moment I get to spend with my wife and 3 kids.

What magazines/newspapers do you subscribe to?
The Economist, Le Monde.

Which websites do you visit daily?
Flickr, Pandora and tech stuff.

Do you write a blog?
If only I had enough interesting things to say...

ENDS

About Orange Logic
Orange Logic story begins in New York in the 90s when the first version of Cortex was born and delivered to Magnum Photos, Art Resource, and the Artist Rights Society.

Our solutions now manage millions of images for photo agencies, picture libraries, media agencies, museums and galleries, NGOs, and other image-intensive organizations distributing and monetizing media assets on the internet.

Cortex3, our latest product, is the result of more than fifteen years of evolutionary solutions for managing photo archives.

By making use of latest technologies and constantly keeping ahead of new trends, we provide our customers with superior user experience, help them lower their operating costs, and increase utilization of their pictures.
www.orangelogic.com

Offered: Freelance Picture Researchers / Photo Editors

Joanna Meadows
Picture Researcher, with 8 years picture library experience available for freelance or contract work. Experience in sourcing imagery for newspapers, magazines, advertising and book publishers both creative and news / editorial based imagery. Skills include picture editing and research, keywording, sourcing photographers shoot production and art directing. Based in London, can work remotely.
Email: Joanna.meadows@gmail.com
Mobile: 07906 330562

Toby Allen
London Based Photo Editor, Picture Researcher, Multimedia Skills
Recent Contracts Include: Discovery Channel, Corbis
Can work on site or remotely
Email: allentoby@me.com
Tel: 07900 905708

Lin Barton
Picture Researcher - Experience in academic publishing and art news publications, familiarity with European and American archives and libraries.
Based in New York City, can work remotely.
Email: lin.barton@gmail.com
Mobile: 0016465525439

Alex Benwell
Picture Researcher / Photographer - Available for newspaper, magazine or book publishers. 9 years working for The Times and Times Online, 4 years picture library experience. Very good photoshop skills, Escenic, NICA, Cropshop.
Can work in house or from home.
Email: alex@alexbenwell.co.uk
Mobile: 07976 23 64 69

David Brownridge
Over 20 years experience of picture desks.
Available for freelance picture research work.
Email: davidbrownridge@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07974 836563

Sean Hannaway
Picture Researcher - experienced in partworks/magazines, books and newspaper publishing. Particular interest in natural history and sports photography.
London based - can work in-house or from home.
Email: sean_hannaway@hotmail.com
Mob: 07841 143773

Graham Harper
Experienced Picture editor/researcher working on magazines, books, catalogues & brochures.
Based in London, can work from home or your office.
Email: graham.harper1@googlemail.com
Tel 07703 476 279

Susannah Jayes
Experienced picture researcher/editor. Clients include partwork and
book packagers, magazines, book publishers and government organisations. London-based - can work in-house or remotely.
Email: pictureresearcher@btinternet.com
Phone: 07940502390

Anna Mousley
Over 15 years continuous work in the photo industry. Services include picture research/editorial, copyright clearance, captioning/key-wording; available freelance, in-house or for stand-alone projects.
Email: anna.grapes@mail.com
Tel: 07713 147714

Susi Paz
Picture Researcher, Photography and E-learing video Producer
Areas covered: Based in London and Oxfordshire, can travel where needed.
Clients include: advertising, book publishers, newspapers and magazines , Government departments and the United Nations.
Can work on site or remotely
Email: picturepost@hotmail.com
Tel: 07956 452 114

Susie Prescott
Picture Research over 18 years experience. Regular clients include Pearson Education (Books), Hello! Magazine and The Daily Mail for picture research, consultancy or photo shoots. Work remotely (preferable) or on site as required.
Email: susie.prescott@blueyonder.co.uk
Mobile 07957200951

Kay Rowley
Experienced picture editor/researcher.
Clients include: newspapers, consumer and contract magazines, advertising, book publishers, corporate and TV.
Based SE England, prefer to work remotely.
Email: kayrowley@yahoo.com
Tel: 07967 133621

Carola Strohoff
Working on hourly rates or project-related fees
Experienced, London based Picture Editor, Researches for Text & Photographs, Production Services, Worldwide Researches, Languages: German, French and English, Office and Apple Equipment in place .
Clients include Magazines and Advertising Agencies world wide
Email: carola@kandrmedia.com
Tel: +44 20 8743 5766

Louise Turner
Picture Researcher Available for Freelance Artbuying and Picture Research to Ad Agencies.
Over 15 years experience in the industry.
London based - can work on site or remotely.
Email: louisejturner@yahoo.com
Tel: 07958 305 220

Stuart Silvermore/Silverport Pictures PRA BFP
Freelance picture research, keywording, photography and photoshop work. Over 15 years picture industry experience. Coastal/maritime photography collection available online.
Email: info@silverportpictures.com
Tel: 01752 830590

Clemency Wright
Established background in Sales and Picture Research across Creative and Editorial markets. Versatile and experienced freelance keyworder. Fully conversant with hierarchical development.
Available for project and part-time remote work opportunities. Eight
years experience in the industry. Based North East UK.
Email: clemency@mail.com
Tel: 0795 6003653

Jo Terry Q&A - Picture Media Celebrates 18 Years

Photo credit: Patrick Crangle

Jo Terry
Photo Agency: Picture Media Pty. Ltd.
Position: Owner/Director
Site: www.picturemedia.com.au

Describe Picture Media in one sentence.
An independent boutique Australian-owned media agency

When did you start Picture Media?
October 1991

Where are you based?
In a terrace house in Surry Hills in Central Sydney

Why did you start the agency?
I have always been passionate about pictures so I never went into this purely for profit, but essentially I returned to Australia after living in London and running one of the world's biggest syndication agencies, World Press Network. A friend and former employee of mine had also, some years earlier, moved back home to Sydney and asked me to help her get the business up and running. It was only meant to be a few days a week until the business was established ...

How many full time staff in the office?
We have 11 full time staff but with part-timers and casuals keeping the 24-hour cycle going it can be up to 14.

I notice your picture partners are mainly news and celebrity based, what other stock photo areas are you strong in?
It may seem like we are all about news and celebrity - and certainly that's a key part of our business - but we have more than 6.5 million images and pride ourselves on the diverse content we have so that we cater to absolutely everyone, whether a gossip magazine, ad creative agency looking for generic and inspirational images or an architecture bible, for example. And, of course, we represent StockFood which is the leading international food image agency for creative professionals, offering the largest food database on the internet.

Do you offer subscription deals with editorial image users?
You have to be open to consider any type of arrangement these days.

Do you offer royalty free images?
Yes. FoodCollection is our royalty-free brand.

How much would I pay for a single 1/4 page celebrity picture in a national monthly magazine?
It really depends on things like exclusivity, but the key to our business is that we have a personal approach which allows us to negotiate prices on a case-by-case basis.

Has the editorial picture market in Australia suffered in the global recession?
Clearly, print editorial budgets have been slashed but as with any other business in the world today we are driven to pro-actively find new markets and business opportunities.

What have you done as a company to maintain your position this year?
We've focused on nurturing existing client relationships while also building new ones and in new areas.

What is your relationship with Reuters?
We are the Australian distributor for Reuters Pictures

How did you land representation of Marie Claire?
I personally have been dealing with Groupe Marie Claire content since 1987

Which picture subjects are you looking to build content in, now?
High-end beauty is an area we are focused on right now as we find ways to complement our top-tier collections, as well as premium studio photography. Both of these are areas where demand has grown.

Do you represent any historical images?
Yes

Do you commission images?
Yes

What will 2009 bring for Picture Media?
Many new opportunities... among them our coming of age (we turn 18 on Sunday 4 October) and the re-launch of our new website.
ENDS

This interview is the second in a new series of short Q&A's from Photoarchivenews.com. We will be exploring the people, the products, the services and the events that make our industry tick. The interviews are designed to be a 'get-to-know-the- subject' service for readers.
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