One of the best outlets for an American photographer to enter the international market used to be through the German publication GEO, known for their publication of lengthy photo essays and giving work to up and coming and experienced shooters. Unfortunately, Photo District News reports that the company has decided to close their New York office immediately, while also laying off their two main employees there, their bureau chief Nadja Masri and the photo editor Tina Ahrens. A sad day for sure, given the publication's outreach and availability to working photogs. Here's a bit about their history and spread:

The New York office has been in operation since 1976, when GEO was launched as an extension of Stern, a news magazine. The German edition of GEO is published monthly, and the brand includes several spin-off titles and 17 international editions.