The Union of Photographic Press Agencies (SAPHIR) brings together around fifteen photographic press agencies, including the three world leaders.

They represent more than 65 million euros in turnover or more than 60% of the market.

The variety of sizes and productions of SAPHIR's agencies ensures broad coverage of industry issues. The agencies adhere to the ethical principles of journalism and information and have a deep respect for the photographers.

Since its creation in 1983, SAPHIR has aimed to:

• defend the economic, commercial and social interests of its members;
• promote the place of agencies and photojournalism in the image society;
• preserve the ethics of the profession.

For SAPHIR agencies, access to public data and the free movement of photographers are two of the foundations of a democratic society.

SAPHIR guarantees its members constant monitoring of the evolution of all economic parameters to enable them to strengthen their economic and editorial independence.

SAPHIR is a member of the French Federation of Press Agencies (FFAP). It sits on the Joint Commission for Publications and Press Agencies (CPPAP) and the Professional Commission of Independent Photographers of the Association for the Management of Social Security for Authors (AGESSA).

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