I have some photos that I would like to sell to a local publication, what format

Question:Ok, I have some photos that I think would sell... I have the editors email address, so now what? What do I write in the body of the email? If I attach the pictures can he use them with out my consent? HELP!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Ok, I have some photos that I think would sell... I have the editors email address, so now what? What do I write in the body of the email? If I attach the pictures can he use them with out my consent? HELP!!

Send the images to the editor as small files saved at 72 DPI and tell the editor that you have high resolution image files available. Ask what they pay per column inch. When they get back to you they will let you know if they want to use your images, how much they pay and what they need as a minimum file size.

The images you attach to your email will be too small and too low resolution for them to use without permission, although they would be stupid to do that.

Usually they want high resolution JPEGs saved at 300 DPI (about 4 MB files) or TIFF files (around 40 MB flies) TIFF files are saved from RAW files you have captured with your camera.

Be sure your copyright notice is in the files EXIF data on each file and the images were shot with your camera set at its highest resolution.

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Make a pdf of all the images you have ans send the pdf. Or insert all the images into a word document and email him.

Call or email and ask how your photos should be submitted. The body of your email should contain a description of each photo along with a scanned copy of any Model Releases you have as an attachment. Remember, your images are copyrighted the moment you take them. Registering them with the Copyright Office adds a layer of protection but as long as you can prove you took them you own them.

I would put a portfolio online and email a link. Also offer to send a digital file or CD. Editors don't want to have an email open up full of unsolicited pictures, they may see the file size and delete it without ever opening it.
Never give high resolution images without a contract.