There are no pictures in the print directories, although they are available online. Green Book concentrates on natural history and general stock. Blue Book focuses on geographic, travel and destination coverage. Directories are biannual and published in alternative years. Costs are paid by participants.
Directories are free to photo buyers.
Since 1982, it has investigated the photo needs of specific markets and industry practices. Subscribers to The Guilfoyle Report also receive Daily Photo Wants, a daily email that lists current needs of photo buyers. Requests range from single subjects to lengthy wantlists. Nature, travel and general textbook subjects are most often requested but wants encompass the entire range of photographic coverage. Art buyers include magazine and books publishers, freelance researchers, design studios and paper products companies.