One thing that is offered is insurance, Karim told me that in his 12 years of working he had been insured for only one week of that. It's a dangerous profession for those covering the world's hotspots and anyone supplying financing will probably feel better knowing that the photographer has some cover. Karim said: "We are doing what freelances can't afford to do, and we are in a good position as we have numbers and can buy in bulk."
Will it work, I see no reason for it not to, and it could be the first step on the way to reaching a new audience.
