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Will Wohler
 

Publishing Question about Local Magazine


I am new at the market of photography, and I saw an ad for "Portland City Streets" magazine out of Portland, Maine, and they are asking for photographers and writers to submit their work. I would love to submit some of my pictures, but I have a few questions before I contact them.
- They provided a basis of the pay 1/4 of a page or smaller=$25, 1/4-1/2=$50, 1/2- full page=$75, full page=$100, cover shot= $200. Is this a reasonable pay or should I not bother.
- I know that I need to make sure my work is copyrighted and I have to submit the image via e-mail but how would I know that it is truely copyrighted?
Any other information as to my decision would also help, I am new to this and would like to see my work in a magazine or somewhere, but I don't really want to devote my life to the profession; it's more of a passionate hobby of mine. Thanks!


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November 01, 2005

 

Bob Cammarata
  That pay rate is pretty standard for local publications. (Getting published in local magazines has helped to launch many successful careers.) Just like the "majors", though, the editors like to have a story to go along with the photographs so some writing skills are recommended. A professionally presented text-photo package is more likely to be accepted than just a bunch of photos.


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November 01, 2005

 

Will Wohler
  Would you recommend that I write something up about the photo and put it in the e-mail with the photo? Or should I present a print with a printed write-up?


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November 01, 2005

 

Bob Cammarata
  Get a recent copy of the magazine and study it. You will see what they have have published in the past. By a "text-photo package", I was referring to submitting an article, with photos to augment and support it. The theme of your submissions should fit in with their target readership.


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November 01, 2005

 

Will Wohler
  Thanks for the info, would I present this package in person or would it be all right to just e-mail it?


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November 01, 2005

 

Bob Cammarata
  That's a question for them to answer. You can request "Submission Guidelines" by mail or e-mail. All of those details will be spelled out for you. Correspondence via the Postal Service has always been my preference when submitting queries or material. An enclosed SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) is generally required for return of your photos and/or manuscripts. IMHO, a professional-looking MAILED submission shows that you are truly committed and proud of what you are sending them. (Anyone can send an e-mail, and editors might get turned off if they get bombarded on a daily basis.) But again, their Guidelines will verify this ... along with the format they prefer.


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November 01, 2005

 

Will Wohler
  Great, thanks for the tips, I really apprecitate it.


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November 02, 2005

 

William Koplitz
  If possible, always try to make a presentation of your work in person.


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November 08, 2005

 
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