Recent Stock Photo Industry Press Releases

Octeo Presents PhotoLicence.com, a Universal Exchange Platform, for the Sale and Purchase of RF Photographs

June 30, 2006 — Welcome to PhotoLicence.com, a brand new concept: a virtual photo agency. This site offers a legal vehicle for downloading and using images for a private, public and/or commercial use, in accordance with copyrights’ respect. PhotoLicence is ideal for Communication professionals who are looking for photo products and it also enables photographs, amateurs or professionals, to send their best shots.

Corel Unveils Strategy for Next-Generation Digital Imaging Platform

New Platform Will Give Customers and Partners Greater Control and Flexibility In Customizing Their Software

Ottawa, June 27, 2006 - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced plans to release a new modular digital imaging platform, code-named "Alta." Representing the first hybrid product offering from Corel, Alta combines the speed, power, and security of desktop software with the connectivity and rapid enhancement cycle of Web-based applications. The first release from this new platform is a free download that will be available by Fall 2006.

Microsoft Launches Icons of Imaging Program at First Microsoft Pro Photo Summit, Recognizing Present and Future Leaders in Photography and Digital Imaging

Icons of Imaging Members Bambi Cantrell, Reed Hoffmann, Denis Reggie, John Shaw, Matthew Jordan Smith and Art Wolfe Join Over 300 Professional Photographers and Industry Leaders From Around the Globe at the First Microsoft Pro Photo Summit to Engage in Dialogue About Latest Trends in and Future Direction of Digital Photography

REDMOND, Wash., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the first Microsoft(R) Pro Photo Summit, Microsoft Corp. announced the launch of the Icons of Imaging program, designed to celebrate and showcase professional photographers who are recognized around the world as leaders in photography and digital imaging.

InfoSpace Brings Vast Mobile Content Library Directly to Consumers with Launch of Moviso(R)

Company's First Direct-To-Consumer Mobile Offering Delivers Top-Quality Content From Hundreds Of Partners And Provides Carriers With Additional Distribution Channel     

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2006-- Leveraging one of the largest mobile content catalogs in North America, InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP) today announced the launch of Moviso(R), a mobile entertainment superstore located at www.moviso.com. Moviso content is currently available to mobile subscribers of Cingular, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile. Moviso boasts a rich, personalized mobile entertainment catalog and hundreds of content partners. Included are world-class brands and partners such as Universal Pictures, Corbis and Getty Images, and top music labels Warner Music Group, EMI Music and more.

New Edition of the BAPLA Directory 2006-7 - celebrating the Year of the Specialist Collection

London, May 28, 2006. The BAPLA Directory is the essential tool for image buying.  It contains full listings of accredited picture libraries and agencies (sorted both by company name and by subject specialism) to make the search for images a quick and precise one. The full range of subjects covered by our members is hugely diverse and this, combined with the wealth of specialist knowledge our members possess, means that you’re sure to find the pictures you need.

Adobe Flash Player 9 Leads a New Generation of Dynamic Media and Rich Internet Applications

New Cross-Platform Runtime Offers Unprecedented Performance and Enhanced Programming Model for Delivering Vibrant User Experiences

SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 28, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced the availability of Adobe® Flash® Player 9 (formerly Flash Player 8.5), the next-generation Flash Player client runtime. Flash Player provides a more secure, lightweight, robust runtime environment for rich media and enterprise-ready rich Internet applications.

World-Renowned Photographer Kevin Ames Set to Teach Nationwide Pro Digital Workflow Seminar Series

Presented by Blue Pixel; Attendees Will Benefit Greatly from Hearing Valuable Secrets of Professional Digital Imaging Workflow First-Hand

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2006--Still trying to strike the balance of efficient digital photography workflow and ending up with high-quality results? Learn how as Blue Pixel presents the Pro Digital Workflow Tour with Kevin Ames.

Shutterstock®: Image Library Hits 850,000 Images

World’s Largest Subscription Stock Photo Agency Increases Collection by 70% This Year Alone

New York, NY – June 27, 2006 – Shutterstock® is proud to announce that it has added its 850,000th image to its photo library (www.Shutterstock.com).  Already the largest subscription agency in the world, Shutterstock continues to build its collection of premium, royalty-free images at the same brisk pace that has made it a leader the hotly contested stock photography market.  Known for its outstanding photo library and hassle-free subscription model, Shutterstock is pleased to offer its customers one of the strongest collections of stock photography available

Digital Railroad and Advertising Photographers of America Partner to Enhance APA Member Benefits

Alliance will provide new programs and services to increase market opportunities for advertising and commercial photographers.

New York and White Plains, NY (PRWEB) June 27, 2006 -- Digital Railroad, Inc., and the Advertising Photographers of America (APA) today announced they have partnered to provide new programs and services that will increase market opportunities for APA membership. The APA is the leading national organization run by and for professional photographers, focused on providing support and tools essential to creative achievement and business success. Digital Railroad is the recognized technology leader in enabling professional photographers to successfully manage, market, and sell their photography online.

a21 Names New Interim President and Chief Operating Officer Philip N. Garfinkle

Philip N. Garfinkle, former Chairman, CEO and President of PictureVision, appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2006--a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Philip Garfinkle as interim President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Garfinkle replaces Thomas V. Butta, former President of a21 and CEO of its SuperStock subsidiary, who is no longer an employee of the Company.