Digital Photography Magazine
Digital photography, too, can go wrong in two places. First, it can go wrong in the actual creation of the digital file. The image will only every have as high resolution as that original file, though it can ultimately be reduced. Second, it can go wrong in the printing of the file. Many people take high quality digital photographs and then print them off using a lower quality printer. As a result, the overall image quality is compromised.
Photography Business Ideas - Taking Pictures For Magazines
By Autumn Lockwood - Ezinearticles
Digital photography has caused a massive surge in the popularity of this once mysterious art. Secrets of the darkroom, once accessible only through years of study and practice, are now widely available in digital photo editing suites. Film which would cost a professional photographer hundreds of dollars over time has been replaced by memory cards with infinite reshoot possibilities, and the low cost of entry for digital has allowed thousands of new users to jump into the fray with minimal financial risk. With so many new photographers in the profession, it has helped expand the market for both publications and photography opportunities and created new sources of images and places to sell them. So how do you get started as a professional photographer? It is not as hard as you might think so let's take a look at the world of print media.
By Autumn Lockwood - Ezinearticles
Digital photography has caused a massive surge in the popularity of this once mysterious art. Secrets of the darkroom, once accessible only through years of study and practice, are now widely available in digital photo editing suites. Film which would cost a professional photographer hundreds of dollars over time has been replaced by memory cards with infinite reshoot possibilities, and the low cost of entry for digital has allowed thousands of new users to jump into the fray with minimal financial risk. With so many new photographers in the profession, it has helped expand the market for both publications and photography opportunities and created new sources of images and places to sell them. So how do you get started as a professional photographer? It is not as hard as you might think so let's take a look at the world of print media.
What Do Magazines Want?
Sure, there are plenty of magazines out there that deal primarily in celebrity gossip or trendy news. Since it's not likely you will be booking Brad Pitt into your studio (or sneaking around outside his house), it's important to remember that there are thousands of magazines out there that are all dedicated to pretty much everything else. There are magazines on cars, dogs, computers, fitness, home decor, cooking and so many others. Magazines like these are always on the look out for relevant and useful images for their audiences.
One way to think about it is that these magazines will always need images of their topics and are happy to pay for them. For example, dog magazines, will never stop needing dog photos so why not focus on a specific niche?
How to Get Started
The best thing to do is find a niche that you like. Whatever topic you love, chances are good that there is a magazine focused on that particular subject. So, select a market, and then head to the bookstore and pick up a couple of magazines focused on your topic. Take a look at the kinds of photos they are using, and ask yourself if these are the kinds of photographs that you will enjoy taking. Make sure that you're really honest with yourself at this stage because if you can't shoot the kind of quality pictures that they're using then you need to keep practicing before you start.
Look through each magazine and find contact information for the photo editor, or information on how to go about making submissions. It is important to figure these guidelines out before sending anything, as submissions that do not meet the guidelines will likely not be accepted. Once you know where and how to send your photo, send it in. When you send in your photos, make sure to accompany them with a note or letter with a link to your portfolio.
The best thing to do is find a niche that you like. Whatever topic you love, chances are good that there is a magazine focused on that particular subject. So, select a market, and then head to the bookstore and pick up a couple of magazines focused on your topic. Take a look at the kinds of photos they are using, and ask yourself if these are the kinds of photographs that you will enjoy taking. Make sure that you're really honest with yourself at this stage because if you can't shoot the kind of quality pictures that they're using then you need to keep practicing before you start.
Look through each magazine and find contact information for the photo editor, or information on how to go about making submissions. It is important to figure these guidelines out before sending anything, as submissions that do not meet the guidelines will likely not be accepted. Once you know where and how to send your photo, send it in. When you send in your photos, make sure to accompany them with a note or letter with a link to your portfolio.
Time to Wait
When you submit a photo to a magazine, be prepared to wait a few weeks for a response. Magazines are a print media, and even if accepted your photographs will not show up for a few months. Additionally, it's always best to only submit each photo to one publication at a time, this way you don't run the risk of having to decline an offer because another editor has chosen to use your image.
Many times, magazine will note their usual response time to be between 2-8 weeks. If you haven't heard anything after this time has expired it's okay to send a follow-up note reminding the editor of your submission. Just keep it polite!
What's so surprising about selling pictures to magazines is that the process is so easy. It can be summed up in its entirety by "find it, shoot it, mail it." Selling your first photo to a magazine may sound like a crazy dream, but once you get into the habit of making submissions you'll be amazed you didn't try it sooner!
When you submit a photo to a magazine, be prepared to wait a few weeks for a response. Magazines are a print media, and even if accepted your photographs will not show up for a few months. Additionally, it's always best to only submit each photo to one publication at a time, this way you don't run the risk of having to decline an offer because another editor has chosen to use your image.
Many times, magazine will note their usual response time to be between 2-8 weeks. If you haven't heard anything after this time has expired it's okay to send a follow-up note reminding the editor of your submission. Just keep it polite!
What's so surprising about selling pictures to magazines is that the process is so easy. It can be summed up in its entirety by "find it, shoot it, mail it." Selling your first photo to a magazine may sound like a crazy dream, but once you get into the habit of making submissions you'll be amazed you didn't try it sooner!
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