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May 01, 2008 07:00 |  #1

Just wondering if anyone has any experience in this area. Im hoping to get work from local, maybe national newspapers but am not quite sure how to approach them. Would I need a hard copy of my portfolio or would an online one do. Would it be better to work through an agency? And if you do get work, where would you stand with regards to copyright? Do you have to hand over complete copyright of any work you do for the publication in question or would you come to some sort of an agreement with them regarding copyright ownership. A lot of questions, I know, but im hoping to gain an understanding of how things work and how best to go about things without selling myself short. Much appreciated. :)



  
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May 01, 2008 09:01 |  #2

Call the picture editor (or any editor) & ask them what they might need images of. I would take prints with me, but given the number of calls they get, I'd also want images online so that they can see that you aren't just another P&S guy who wants to get into a rock concert for free? ;)

Your other © questions would be answered when you get a face-to-face meeting with them. Every client has different needs/wants.
Good luck.

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May 01, 2008 09:52 |  #3

PhotosGuy wrote in post #5439890 (external link)
Call the picture editor (or any editor) & ask them what they might need images of. I would take prints with me, but given the number of calls they get, I'd also want images online so that they can see that you aren't just another P&S guy who wants to get into a rock concert for free? ;)

Your other © questions would be answered when you get a face-to-face meeting with them. Every client has different needs/wants.
Good luck.

IndyJeff on NEWSPAPERS:
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=61210

Newspaper Sports Questions!
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=145984

Small Town Newspaper...
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=133274

[local] newspaper photographers


New York Times Ast. Photo Editor Michele McNally answers questions
http://www.nytimes.com …/media/asktheed​itors.html (external link)
You'll need to sign up (free) to look for it.

Newspaper Sports Questions!
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=145984
Report on Reuters actions after publishing altered photographs


Thats a bucket load of information, many thanks indeed. Im tryin to avoid the pitfalls and all information will help. Thanks again. :)



  
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May 01, 2008 15:15 |  #4

First things first, make sure you try to speak to the appropriate editor in person - don't just email them, and sit back waiting for a reply. You probably won't get one!


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