Who to ask for when calling a magazine.....?

[DonJuanMair]

I have some pictures of a car I think a magazine would want to publish, question is when I call the magazine, who do I ask for??

Editor?
Senior photographer?
Artistic director?
Etc

[Concretin Nik]

There might be a main switchboard/receptionist/info number... call and ask that question... I'd think the art director or editor would be your best bets... the senior photographer might get miffed.

Ask if they have a story in development regarding said make/model too.

And don't just go for the auto mags... if it's a really good set o' photos, dealerships, make specific mechanics/shops, parts manufacturers, etc. all could have an interest in the shots...

Good luck!

[DennisW1]

I have some pictures of a car I think a magazine would want to publish, question is when I call the magazine, who do I ask for??

Editor?
Senior photographer?
Artistic director?
Etc


I'd try for the photo editor

[rigshots]

There's no point talking with anyone other then the 'editor' or 'fetures editor' (if the magazine has one). Speaking with any one else is a waste of time. The editor decides which cars get a gig, not the Photographer, Artist, Sales reps etc etc.

[PhotosGuy]

Good luck!

[DonJuanMair]

Thanks for the good lucks guys

So basically the editor then

[rigshots]

Thanks for the good lucks guys

So basically the editor then

I don't see why you'd need any luck if you are capable, professional and patient. Luck is often a matter of timing so if you are patient then you'll make your own luck!

If you're unprofessional and inept then good luck!

JJ

[DonJuanMair]

I was being polite.

[DonJuanMair]

And I have to disagree, I think a little bit of luck can always help. I got a new job in the Bellagio in Vegas, I start to get settled in and one of the ladies working there writes a monthly article for the magazine, I start taking pics for her monthly article for free. Now I'm in chicago about to do a 14 page feature for a japanese airline. I think luckily for me that girl worked there. ;)

[rigshots]

Luck is great, but if you need it then you're already in trouble.

As they say, the harder you work the luckier you get!

JJ

[competent123]

It's the editor who is responsible for everything, maybe you should start with talking to a features editor since they are sometimes new, and looking for help ( i said sometimes new, not always) since time is not something they are short of ( reasonable levels)