Golon will remain a contributing editor at the magazine. Alice Gabriner has been promoted to the new position of chief picture editor. (Updated.) »

The new Associated Press freelance photographer agreement includes new perks for stringers. But it also requires them to send their entire take to the AP within five days of an assignment. »

In addition to the General Excellence award, a National Geographic story by John Stanmeyer won for photojournalism. Gourmet and Vanity Fair were also honored in photography categories. »

In his latest documentary project, Richards is looking at the impact the war in Iraq is having on American veterans and their families. »

Editor & Publisher reports that a new Herald-Leader contract may require reporters to shoot photos, but the union came up with language "to make sure they are not disciplined if they take a bad photo." »

The annual seminar drew hundreds of photo people to Washington to see photographers present their work, often with outpourings of emotion. »

The Martha Stewart magazine for readers in their 20s, 30s and 40s won acclaim for its design, but will fold after only eight issues. »

Condé Nast is folding its 106-year-old shelter title with the December issue. The magazine's circulation was up but ad pages were down. »

Facing falling circulation and ad pages, the magazine will cease publication after its October issue. »

New owners plan to fold Stuff as a standalone magazine in the fall and make it a section in flagship Maxim, Mediaweek reports. »