Chicago Sun-Times Lays Off Entire Photo Staff

Chicago Sun-Times Lays Off Entire Photo Staff
Sad to see 20 people lose their jobs:
"More and more print publications are dumping full-time staff photographers in favor of freelance photojournalism. While also more cost-effective, they are able to get photos from virtually anywhere without having to dispatch a staff photographer. Given the climate of news publishing (and its digital transition), this sadly appears to be a trending course of action for news publishers."
http://petapixel.com/2013/05/30/chicago-sun-times-lays-off-entire-photo-staff/

It's in part a direct consequence of people allowing their photos and videos to be published for free.
http://petapixel.com/2013/05/30/chicago-sun-times-lays-off-entire-photo-staff/

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