I just started to take pictures with the digital camera. Just some scenery footage, building, trees, ponds and what not. I'm really liking it.
I was thinking of submitting some of my pictures to a magazine or something like that. Make a little money possibly.
So I was wondering where the best places to send amateur pictures? Magazines or whatever To CK,
Thanks! The first 2 were pretty harsh. MAN! I was just thinking if I can make some money off my pictures that would be great. I wasn't really expecting to be making millions or anything like that.
WAS JUST WONDERING FOLKS!
Thanks again!
Okay....unnecessarily harsh, but the previous two answers were right. The market for even professional photography has been tight lately (always has been), so the odds of making any money as a beginner are very slim. If you're set on giving sales a shot, try first with local or regional magazines as they're more likely to print reader submissions. Just be aware, though, that most don't pay for submissions. This would be for exposure, only.
If you're looking at some payback for your photographic efforts, you could always make those photos into calendars for holiday gifts, saving you both shopping time and money.
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How to Submit Digital Pictures for Magazine Publication
Most magazines now accept digital images. The question is will they accept mine!
I won’t answer that question I’ll leave that to you to answer once you have finished reading this article.
It’s only just recently that magazines have decided to accept digital images this is due to the image quality of early digital camera were not man enough for the job i.e. did not produce images with enough resolution and level of detail to reproduce well in magazines. Most Picture Editors on magazines prefer either slides or prints as this is mainly at present habit but is currently changing due to more professional photographers using digital cameras. A good reason your images may not be accepted is if you supply your images already printed, it's OK to do this for your Granny, family or friends it’s a no no when submitting to a publication. Why, have a close look at your printed image the picture is made up of tiny dots and lines. When scanned by the repro department they have to blur your image to try to get rid of these dots and lines otherwise your image has a moiré effect so you end up with an image that looks bad. Your best option is to supply your images to the magazine on CD-ROMs again don’t use cheap ones they go wrong! You can get approx. 31 images onto a CD of 700mbs if each image is 22mbs in size.
Increase the resolution.
Digital photography and getting your pictures into print is supplying an image to the correct pixel size and resolution in a format that can be easily opened by another computers operating systems. What does that mean, well not everyone uses Microsoft Windows many publishers use Apple Macs some even use Linux if your image can't be viewed IT WILL NOT BE USED! Many magazines now included brief information on submitting digital photographs in the content section. Have a look at http://www.photographymonthly.com/reqs_details.cfm. To see how to submit images to Photography Monthly. If in doubt, ask. Did you notice they want your image resolution at 300dpi, your camera only takes a picture at 72dpi, how do I know what size my image needs to be at 300dpi. Help is at hand here’s a link to a little tool, which will help with image sizes, pixels, colour depth and file size.
http://www.searchhuts.co.uk/portal/version/cpi.asp it free. Its called Commercial Printing Information, there does not seem to be anything thing like this software anywhere else on the internet! Using this software to see what size your image can go to and then you can resize your image accordingly in your normal photo editing software.
Size matters!
The pictures pixel dimensions can be read with the above tool so dimensions of say 3200x2400pixels we would be looking for a file size of about 21mbs this would be OK for a full page. The above program can help you decide what size your image will be OK up to.
Why JPG?
Another problem magazine picture editors come up against is images supplied in a unusual format. To save problems later ALWAYS save images in JPG format. JPG format is optimised for compressing full-colour or grey-scale photographic-type digital images. The reason for using this format is that any computer system can open JPG images. Remember, not everybody uses Microsoft's Windows, many magazine publishers’ use Apple Macs and some people are using Linux systems. Regardless of the system used all will read JPEG files.
Submitting work.
When submitting work remember to include your name & address with a brief synopsis of what is on the CD together with a high quality printout of your images and the file names of the images, this can be easily done in PhotoShop by going to File > Automate > contact sheet. Find the folder your images are in pick your paper size and number of images on each sheet of paper. Please remember someone has to look at these images so small images get a thumbs down as does too many. Don't forget to stick a DO NOT BEND label on the envelope as CDs don't like being bent.
New words we have learnt
Moiré effect – A moiré pattern is the combination of two or more patterns viewed at the same time.
DPI stands for dots per inch and is used with resolution JPG or JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group is the name of the committee that designed the photographic image-compression standard.
Do's and Don'ts of submitting your Digital Pictures
Do’s
Do Make sure your images are to the correct pixel size and resolution.
Do Make sure you send a contact sheet of the images on the CD together with file names.
Do save in JPG format.
Do clearly name image files on CD-ROM.
Do use high quality ink and photo paper for contact sheets.
Do turn off time/date stamp, as it’s difficult to remove and takes time.
Do enclose return postage if you require your bits back
Do e-mail if you are unsure of what is required or how files should be submitted
Don’t
Don’t e-mail huge unsolicited images
Don’t over sharpen images
Don’t send hundreds of images – be selective, send only pictures to do with that publication (*see below).
Don't send pictures of different subject matter unless requested
Don’t use cheap blank CD-ROM’s, paper or ink.
Don’t send expensive storage media i.e. the card from your camera
Don’t use long file names remember, not everybody uses Microsoft's Windows.
Don’t use 3rd party software on your CD’s to try to display your images when viewed.
*If the magazine is say an aircraft magazine don't send irrelevant images of an say landscapes, animals etc... Stick to the magazine subject.
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There is a huge difference in some photograph's.. for example there is a big difference between these 2 photos: http://www.edgewater-lodge.com/images/Whistler_Wedding_Rings.jpg and http://www.adamsbrides.com/foto-matrimoni/avril/wedding_photographer_italy_.jpg The second one looks like it is taken out of a magazine, the first one looks like a regular shot.. What tools or equipment does one need to achieve the second pic and like these: http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/wedding-photography.jpg http://www.envisionphoto.com/Wedding_Photography.jpg http://www.furiousphotographers.com/images/thumbs/index/ad1.jpg http://www.edge-photo.co.uk/portfolio/weddings01.jpg
Is it the film, lens, photoshop? I am not talking about the composition but the quality and softness of the pictures. Please help..!! Thanks!
It's a bit of everything. I would tend to say it is photoshop for the first one listed, however most anything can be done with the correct lens. Some one who can afford an expensive lens can do more things. For one, a lens like a prime 50mm f / 1.4 is going to have sharp images. However the depth of field is shallow, and can soften images in the areas not in focus.
The professionals will tend to buy expensive lenses that will help eliminate post processing. It saves time to get it right the first time rather than editing it later.
I can tell you for sure that if you want great images you need a prime lens, like the 50, or if you can opt to afford something in the range of a 24-70 mm f / 2.8. They are very sharp, and make your images pop.
You can of course do a lot in photoshop. You can bump the contrast, play with the levels, distort colors etc. Something you might want to look into is the Ortan effect. Many photographers use it in post processing to make softer images. Add that with a sepia filter, and you can get the quality of the one you said comes out of a magazine.
The first photo listed was probably one that was never post edited, and using a cheap lens, and possibly not even the correct exposure.
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Shooting More Creative Digital Photography Is Easy
After we've moved past the initial beginnings of understanding the way our cameras and lenses operate... once the "photo bug" has attached itself - we photo junkies all want even more creative digital photography. (Of course that assumes you use a digital camera - if not, you'll have a yen for more creative film photography! )
Let's face it we've all been there. We look at the pictures we run across in books and magazines, then we look at ours and obviously something is missing. The beginnings are there, a good exposure setting, correct shutter setting, clear focus and so on, but it just isn't up to snuff.
Don't Possess The "Creative" Gift?
Sure there are geniuses around! Possibly a handful spread throughout the world. Our photographs will never compete. (No one else's phots will either!) But for the most part, we aren't competing with that miniscule group... we are comparing our pictures to the every day production of average, everyday Joes who truly are NOT any more creative than we are.
Generally, our first thought is that we are lacking and just don't have the "creative" talent! Most of us tend to discount our own photos, and overvalue the work of others.
Creative digital photography can be LEARNED.
The main differentiation between "us" and "them" is that they've been taught how to put their creative vision into their cameras - and we haven't.
Remember, creativity CAN be learned! And it's fairly easy and QUICK!
The technique is modeling. By that, I'm saying... If you shoot the same subjects, in the same conditions, with the identical camera settings they're employing, you'll wind up with the same results.
It has to work that way! The camera is a machine. It doesn't care who pushes the shutter. It's not going to operate more creatively for one photographer over any other. It doesn't wonder who is studying the scene through the viewfinder.
If we copy the others correctly, we can be shooting the same type of work they are, in no time.
Here's what you do...
Whenever you find a shot you like, cut it out of the magazine and tape it into your photography journal. You do keep a photography journal, right? All the best photographers do!
Then, closely study the photo. Try to figure out what the lighting conditions were. What time of day it was shot, how many and directionality of the lights (reflectors and mirrors are light sources too ). Try to determine the focal length of the lens. Did they mount the camera on a tripod, what was the f-stop, shutter speed and so on?
Now, make a note of ALL this data in your journal.
Now it's time to test.
Get out there and attempt to duplicate the photo. Test your guesses on how they built the shot. The ideas that get you closer to success, make a note of them in your journal. Write down the theories that don't work too!
As you get closer and closer to the wanted end result, you'll be having a lot of fun and learning a TON of new photo techniques.
Eventually, you WILL achieve the result you were after. It won't take long. Insert YOUR photo in your notebook, with all the technical details. Now, you'll forever be able to re-create that technique! Just by looking at your notes! You've now learned the secret to being creative!
Every time you do this, it gets easier.
Now, repeat the process with another photo you like. Each time you do this experiment, you will add a new technique to your photo arsenal. And, it gets simpler to do because you're increasing what you've discovered before.
So, there's the formula for creative digital photography. Give it a shot, you'll like it. Before you know it, you'll be creative digital photography any time you want.
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The digital revolution has made amateur photography more popular than ever before. The days of Fuji film and print processing have been replaced with talk of mega-pixels and memory cards. With hundreds of cheap digital cameras on the market, it’s possible for anyone with a good eye for photography yet little practical knowledge of the mechanics of cameras, to capture great shots with simple “point and shoot” digital models.
For some, a love of photography can turn into a profession. If you’re looking to take your photography to the next level, it’s a good idea to first build up a portfolio of work, and then submit your work to the many dedicated photography websites or competitions. There are hundreds of amateur photography forums and websites where members can submit their work for critical appraisal by other members. Such websites also offer advice and tips on photography techniques.
Another way to get recognition and even payment for your photographs is to submit your shots to magazines. Either choose a general photography magazine to do this, or try specialist consumer magazines. For example, if you are a keen skier, submit your ski shots to a winter sports magazine; or if you enjoy fishing, try an angling magazine. Local papers are also a good place to submit photos, as they are often on the lookout for pictures to accompany their stories.
When submitting your photography to magazines, it’s important to remember that photography is an extremely competitive field and that you will be up against professionals. Therefore, don’t get disheartened if your shots aren’t accepted at first – just keep on shooting and continue submitting; in the world of photography, persistence pays.
Amateur photography competitions are another great way of getting your photography seen, and can win you fans, prizes and even commissions or customers. A good idea is to start small; your local photography club will probably hold various contests; also keep an eye out for other competitions that are within your field of expertise. There are hundreds to enter, and they tend to have set themes – covering everything from travel to sports, nature to nautical and portrait to planes.
The ‘Million Places on Earth’ competition, for example, is offering a top prize of one million dollars for unique location images from anywhere in the world. Other competitions include Embassy Suite Hotels ‘Happiness in Motion’ competition, which carries an all expenses paid trip to Hawaii as their top prize; while UKplus are also holding an online photography competition with a top prize of £1000 for photographs taken within the UK.
Whether it’s for fun, glory, or perhaps a new career path, photography is an extremely rewarding hobby. And you never know - you might just see your picture on the cover of National Geographic one day!
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Adam Singleton is an online, freelance journalist and keen amateur photographer. His portfolio, called Capquest Photography is available to view online.
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