Getting your pictures published in magazines & Papers

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Hey Guys,

If you've taken some pics that may be of interest to a magazine or paper who is the best person to send them to in the hope of getting them published?

How do you word it such that they dont end up owning the image?

Cheers,
BOM
 
Hi Bom,

Get yourself a copy of The Freelance Photographers Market Handbook. It lists all types of magazines papers etc etc, who to contact, what format they prefer and how to contact them. You can get it for about £15 from online bookstores.

This is published annually.
The ISBN numbers for this year's edition are: ISBN-10: 0-907297-59-5 and ISBN-13: 978-0-907297-59-8

Regards Alan :)
 
BOM said:
How do you word it such that they dont end up owning the image?

Cheers,
BOM
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You clearly state either on the image samples or in the text/email supporting the higher res images that "All Rights are Reserved" together with a copyright statement. It's also worth stating that "Any use must be agreed in writing with xxx (i.e. you) prior to such use....

Any reputable media outlet will abide by that and contact you to agree usage. Any unscrupulous ones who don't abide by that leave themselves open to you "losing your rag with them and suing their behind"
 
as a tip, it's worth the time and effort to find out the person's name to send the pics to, generally speaking people on mags get affronted if submitters haven't taken the time to find out their name.
best of luck :thumbs:
 
Do your research is the main thing to do!!

Find out all you need to know about the company and the photo editor first before you send some stuff.

Thats what I did


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Research is important. A telephone call to the publication in question will probably help. The receptionist or whoever answerers the phone can be a great source of information. They know the organisation and are best suited to get you to the right person.

This is the point you find out if they are interested or not. If not be polite and ask them for the reason why not. It may be they already have a photograph, or it's not the sort of thing they are interested in. Don't take rejection as a negative, take the opertunity to find out what they want. You may be able to supply other pictures. Have a pen and paper handy and make notes especially of who you speak too. ( Helpful if you need to contact them again)

If they do want you picture, now is the time to ask about fee's, repeat usage, copyright etc. Don't be afraid to ask. If they are sourcing pictures externally they expect these sort of questions. They may even have a printed document they can send you.

Good luck

John C
 
Monthly Magazines often plan ahead several issues in advance, so images you take now of daffodils will not be needed until the end of the year when they're planning their spring issue (published February, and 'put to bed' earlier than that)

Some magazines have shorter schedules because their subject matter dictates a rapid response, and weekly publications are ultra short notice - Motorsport News - published on a Wednesday has to react to club races on the Sunday before.
 
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