The exact dates of the layoffs will depend upon the contracts in place with each photographer.
The last 6 remaining photographers are:
In an article over at News Photographer Magazine the director of photography for Sports Illustrated confirmed it was true.
“It’s true,” Smith said. “There was a decision made through the company to restructure various departments, including at Sports Illustrated. Unfortunately economic circumstances are such that it has cut the six staff photographers.”
According to a source at Time-Life the layoffs will be effective in March, possibly on differing dates for specific photographers due to their individual agreements with the company. But because of this, the laid-off photographers will still be shooting the upcoming Super Bowl together for the magazine.
Smith said the plan going forward is “to re-evaluate what’s best for the magazine, not just financially but also content-wise. Our commitment to photography is as strong as ever, and we will continue to create the best original content possible.”
Source: NPPA
