The 📸 Press Clipping by Fair Licensing | August '25

What's abuzz in the photography world this month?

1. Variety

Midjourney says Disney cannot prevent AI Training and wants to ‘have It both Ways’

Midjourney has responded to a Disney and Universal lawsuit claiming its AI platform enables copyright infringement. The company argues AI training is fair use and producing similar images isn’t automatically illegal, citing fan art, experimentation, and social commentary as legitimate uses. It also notes that many users—including studio employees—use the platform, and that the case focuses on AI-generated outputs rather than training itself.

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2. Photo Archive News

ANP Foto and Belgaimage join to create a new Photo Agency – launches late 2026

Dutch and Belgian news agencies ANP and Belga are joining forces to launch a shared photo and video platform for the Benelux market in fall 2026. Customers will access both collections through a single platform, while each brand keeps editorial and production autonomy. The platform will centralize export, sales, and marketing, with Philippe François overseeing content and emphasizing truthfulness in the age of AI. 

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3. Digital Camera World

Over 200 renowned Photographers unite for Wildlife Conservation

From August 21 to September 21, 2025, over 200 renowned wildlife photographers are donating limited-edition prints ($125 each) to raise funds for Conservation International. Since 2020, the initiative has raised over $2.1 million. This year focuses on combating the withdrawal of critical funding for wildlife programs, with all proceeds supporting global conservation efforts and local communities.

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4. PetaPixel

Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer explains the Feeling of Capturing 40 Years of iconic Images

Pulitzer-winning photojournalist David Swanson launched the podcast “Just the Photographer,” drawing on his 40-year career covering war, disasters, and major news events—including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Hurricane Katrina—to share the stories behind his images. Based in Los Angeles, he’s known for fire photography and uses the podcast to highlight the context and human stories his photos alone can’t convey.

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5. Euronews

Explore the stunning Winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards

The 18th iPhone Photography Awards showcased the power of iPhone cameras with winners from around the globe. Jarod Peraza earned Grand Prize and Photographer of the Year for Viajero Nocturno in Colombia, while Carol Addassi won First Place with Passage in Central Park. This year’s competition honored winners across 14 categories, plus 500+ Honorable Mentions. Check out the winning entries in the article.

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