His main message was for photographers to follow whatever the
publishers/editors request in their photographer's/writer's guide lines.
This is an important message and one to which many who submit articles
and/or photographs don't always pay attention.
He also said many magazine editors like to see "packages" (my term) of an
article accompanied by photographs and that the article must be succinct and
to the point; the photographs must illustrate what is said in the article.
What ever is submitted to the publication must be tailored to that
particular publication. (I facilitate a writer's group and you would be
amazed how many writers send an article about "How to Take Care of Johnny
When He is Sick," to "Beautiful Gardens" magazine.)
Most of what he said is familiar to those of you on this blog since your
knowledge of the subject is much more advanced than it is for beginners to
which, I felt is who this talk was directed.
He stressed that photographers should try using different lenses and varied,
unusual angles - for instance using a short lens for a portrait, a long lens
for a landscape - something not ordinarily done. (You all knew that, huh?)
Editors like colors that pop, good composition and photographs that are done
with care (nothing new there).
Filters are out - like the ones that used to be used to make images look
like a scene through the eyes of a bee, or the exploding sunflower, at least
for Outdoor Photographer.
Persistence and perseverance pay off. Keep your best work and your name in
front of the editor by submitting from time-to-time. Don't be discouraged
by rejection; don't be afraid to try that "different idea" you've had
floating around in your head as long as it suits the magazine you are
submitting to. It may very well be the idea that catches the interest of
the editor.
He then went on to discuss some of the basics of photography - watch for
clutter in your shot; look at the edges of your photograph - is there
something obstructing a clean shot? Think about your depth of field. Is
the background supposed to be out of focus, or did you neglect to use f 22
and use f 4.5 because you weren't aware of what you were doing? Etc., etc.,
etc.
Marilyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Emily L. Ferguson" <elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students"
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Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 5:15 AM
Subject: Re: anybody there?
At 5:03 AM -0800 1/17/08, Marilyn Dalrymple wrote:
This week I was able to visit a photography club in Valencia, California
(about an hour south of where I live) and hear and see Rob Sheppard of
Outdoor Photographer. He gave an informative talk on how to market one's
work.
Marilyn
What did he say?
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Emily L. Ferguson
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508-563-6822
New England landscapes, wooden boats and races
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