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The 📸 Press Clipping by Fair Licensing | April '25

Here are the top 5 news articles for Agencies and Photographers in April 2025.


What's abuzz in the photography world this month?


1. PetaPixel

How a Photographer protecting his most famous Image made him the ‘bad Guy’

OA copyright dispute arose between YouTube channel owner Boris Kriger and photographer Don Komarechka after Kriger used Komarechka’s image as a YouTube thumbnail without permission. Komarechka issued a takedown request, citing copyright infringement, which led to a public argument. Kriger argued that the use was non-commercial and educational and filed a counterclaim with YouTube. The case stresses the complexities of copyright enforcement in the digital age.

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2. Fair Licensing

The most notable Events in the Media Landscape coming in 2025

Check out the most significant media and photography events taking place in 2025. These events include key conferences offering networking opportunities, insights, and discussions on industry trends such as the impact of AI, the future of visual storytelling, licensing and copyright protection. They cater to professionals in journalism, media, and photography, addressing both current challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

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3. CBS News

AP Photographers are still barred from the White House, despite Court Order

The Associated Press was blocked from an Oval Office event with President Trump and El Salvador’s president, despite a court order that reinstated its press credentials. The ruling followed a lawsuit challenging restrictions that required the AP to use the term "Gulf of America." The judge determined the White House violated the First Amendment. Additionally, the White House altered the press pool structure, prompting criticism.

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4. Digital Camera World

100 Years of Leica: Celebrate the Camera that changed Photography forever

This spring, Leica Camera celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Leica I—the groundbreaking 35mm camera that revolutionized photography in 1925. Honoring a century of innovation and visual storytelling, Leica returns to the streets of New York’s Meatpacking District, where a public celebration on May 3 will connect past and present through photography. The milestone reflects Leica’s lasting impact on culture, creativity and the way we see the world.

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5. BBC

British Photographer wins Sony World Photography Awards 2025, beating 419,820 other Entries

Zed Nelson won Photographer of the Year at the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards for The Anthropocene Illusion, a striking project exploring the disconnect between humans and nature. His work, which won the wildlife and nature category, blends constructed environments with commentary on conservation and human impact. Check out the main and the category winners in the article.

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