ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with the process at the 'local' stages of production: the daily work routines of the pictures department at the agency's local bureau in Jerusalem. It focuses on the work of an agency's Israeli photographer in the field and that of the picture editors in the office. The chapter traces the 'international' stages in the process where a news picture might travel: the agency's global pictures desk; the magazine desk and keyword team; the global graphics desk and administration located in Singapore; and sales. An idea for an agency's picture story has various possible points of departure: the photographer or chief photographer; the local editor; the head of the bureau; or the editors from the global pictures desk. Signing a deal with, Nikon would probably allow the agency to enjoy a substantial discount from Nikon, as the agency's photographers worldwide would switch to Nikon, and the company would have to purchase a great deal of equipment in advance.
