Usage Note
Fotoagentur is a commercial agency that licenses photographs to media outlets, advertising agencies, and publishers. Major agencies such as Getty Images or dpa Picture-Alliance are well known in German media. A Fotoagentur manages rights, archives, and distribution; individual photographers submit their work for syndication.
Examples
"Das Bild wurde von einer internationalen Fotoagentur lizenziert und weltweit verbreitet."
Natural Translation
The photograph was licensed from an international photo agency and distributed worldwide.
Literal Translation
The picture was from an international photo-agency licensed and worldwide distributed.
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