Sports Illustrated , the legendary magazine that has brought sports photos to subscribers for decades, has laid off all its staff photographers, according to a report.
The National Press Photographers Association first reported the move, which affected the six staff photographers left at the magazine. The report cites a confirmation from Sports Illustrated director of photography, Brad Smith.
BREAKING: Sports Illustrated Lays Off All Staff Photographers #nppa #photojournalism #SportsIllustrated #SuperBowl https://t.co/4uskKzUbWV
— Donald R. Winslow (@donaldrwinslow) January 23, 2015
SI is owned by Time Inc., which operates a variety of magazines including Time and Entertainment Weekly. Reps from Time could not immediately be reached for comment. Read more...
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