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. While emphasis is on editorial useages, there are also calls from catalog, brochure and advertising buyers. Normally, there are from 25 to 35 requests a week. All subscribers have a viewing platform that allows sample images to be posted in response to photo requests.