magazine contact travel/photo
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- HijoDMaite
When contacting a travel magazine to pitch a story and photography from recent travels, which of the following should a detailed email go to?
Editor-in-chief
Art Director
Associate Art Director
Photography Director
Photo Editor
Associate Photo EditorAny advice would be appreciated, thanks.
- colin_s0
if it's a photo essay, you'd probably want a photo editor. if it's a write-up with photography included, either the photo editor or someone on the editorial staff who isn't the EiC.
- capn_ron0
You think you could contact the front desk and ask? I'm sure this isn't new to them. Maybe they could point you in the right direction?
- mg330
This is a great question. I've been curious about how you'd go around approaching a publication for a photo essay.
- HijoDMaite0
I would call it more of a write-up with photography included. Would you guys recommend I send a couple of sample low res mages with the email or just point them to my portfolio?
The other issue which is extremely frustrating is that I chose about ten photos from that specific location to put on my portfolio, but in reality I have more then one hundred from that spot. What if some of the photos they would want are still in my computer in RAW format?
I was thinking of maybe just uploading all photos from this location to my pro flickr account and sending a link of it.
- it might be nice to make a client password log in for them- so if they decide to use the images- they have an exclusivity for a few months- rather than using imagery that has already been posted online.BH26
- JG_LB0
send them the pitch first with 5-10 pictures that highlight key elements and then if they're interested send more. sending too much right away may be overwhelming
- eoin0
Editor-in-chief.
- HAYZ1LLLA0
The Editor?
Editor-in-chief doesn't tend to pick individual stories at that level.
Send a synopsis with a few sample low res shots to the Editor.
- mg330
This might be useful
- goldieboy0
Features editor and the picture editor. Always send to the number two person, these guys will push your story more as they want to impress their directors - that's if it's a good story!
- pressplay0
Call them first to find out whom to send the proposal to. Then make a small PDF in which you introduce yourself and your project, add 10-20 low-res images with according texts. If you have your material already sorted, this shouldn’t take too long. Add a link in the PDF to someplace you’ve uploaded more photos (flickr or whatever suits you). Then write a nice e-mail. If they’re interested, they’ll get back to you. If not, you can use the PDF to approach other magazines. Another plus of a PDF is that they can print it out when discussing it.
I know from a german publishing house (design/ architecture / art / photography) that project proposals end up on the desk of a project manager who does some kind of pre selection. One day a week there is a meeting with the editor-in-chief where they discuss these proposals and further sort for promising stuff.
good luck!
- HijoDMaite0
Thanks guys this helps a lot. I found the number to Condé Nast Traveler Magazine in New York City and as soon as I started asking my question to the receptionist she said, "let me transfer you to features.."
I was sent to a voicemail. Once I find a proper email address I will take pressplay's advice.
- mg330
You ought to ask our own Martin Adolfsson. Check his client list: http://www.martinadolfsson.com/c…
- Yeah there is a couple like that here on QBN, Ive already been bugging one of them. :)HijoDMaite
- martinadolfsson0
I still haven't heard of anyone who have managed to sell an already produced story to a magazine so don't get disappointed if they turn it down. That being said, if it's well put together they might consider you for other assignments in the future.
Make sure your website is easy to navigate and that the Photo Editor can get an understanding for your work and experience within 30 sec. Put yourself in the role of the PE who receives 100 emails a day from photog, how can you make it as easy as possible for them to review your work?
Good luck!