Is Stock Photography Killing Photojournalism?
The dip in the economy and the shifting nature of media are taking a toll on photojournalists, who have to scramble to find enough work on which to squeak by.
According to photojournalists, the problems facing their occupation at this juncture are threefold: A drastic downturn in advertising, the accessibility of digital photography, and a shift in attitude regarding the use of stock photos.
Indeed, more and more publications are turning to stock photography rather than original, commissioned photography because the former is accessible and helps keep costs down.
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