Newspaper Photo Submissions

helios

Can anyone give any personal experiences and information with submitting pics to the local papers? I have some pics of a few local events that I'd be interested in submitting...

rymus

only advice I can give is keep submitting and you'll eventually get something in. Local is easier, what I normally do if I have something of local interest is just email it in. Chances are it'll turn up on one of the advert riddled pages somewhere.

Also cant help if you know someone senior at the paper

helios

rymus wrote:

only advice I can give is keep submitting and you'll eventually get something in. Local is easier, what I normally do if I have something of local interest is just email it in. Chances are it'll turn up on one of the advert riddled pages somewhere.

Also cant help if you know someone senior at the paper

Cheers for that Rymus. Is there typicall a 'special' email, or just whatever they list as the general ones?

Sebzy

Just use the general mail but do a bit of research on what they require with a shot so many editors will bin you shots if you don't follow the instructions exactly.

Anyway maybe should not post this but here is a handy little list to help you on your way. It's a nearly complete list of names to numbers to fax to e mail addys ..... May take this down if anyone complains so grab a copy fast.

http://www.sebastiandooris.com/Newspapers-info.doc


Good lick

Seb

helios

Sebzy wrote:

Just use the general mail but do a bit of research on what they require with a shot so many editors will bin you shots if you don't follow the instructions exactly.

Anyway maybe should not post this but here is a handy little list to help you on your way. It's a nearly complete list of names to numbers to fax to e mail addys ..... May take this down if anyone complains so grab a copy fast.

http://www.sebastiandooris.com/Newspapers-info.doc


Good lick

Seb

Cheers Sebzy, that's brilliant! thanks a mil

Fenster

I tried submitting until I got a really nasty PFO from a big local paper, as two photographers have all the papers sewn up between them.

Fie.

michaelm

The situation between local papers varies hugely, some are strictly unionised and as such are no go areas, others however are almost totally dependent on unsolicited pics. A few things to keep in mind - the photo must be of local interest and include a caption. There is no point in submitting a particlularly arty shot of something abstract if it doesn't have a local context. Most local papers will go for the interminably boring large group (two lines - one sitting, one standing) at some function or other because it will help sell papers. As a matter of interest one of the best regional newspapers in my opinion is The Clare Champion which bucks this trend - well worth picking up if you can (Easons in O' Connell St. if you are in Dublin). One other piece of advice - be very careful when children - while it is not against the law to photograph kids I would only ever do it with the prior consent of their parents.

Sebzy

Just to give an idea of what is requested may be out of date now
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Prepared by Paddy Barker, Assistant Image Editor, Irish Examiner.

The following guidelines are designed to assist photographers who submit images to Irish Examiner but include pointers that will help all photographers service their clients.

*

Subject Matter
Anything really, as long as it is of widespread interest and makes an interesting picture. Please watch your intended publications for their style of picture.

*

Format
Please submit only JPEG (.jpg) file formats, starting out with a 5-8 Mb file size for most pics., (15MB if possible for covers etc.).

Always shoot colour, it can be changed to B&W.

Digital shots are perfect, but shoot on your highest quality setting.

*

Submitting (to Irish Examiner)
Send by ISDN: 021-4806091, 021-2304905 (ISDN Manager)

e-mail: picturedesk@examiner.ie

Modem: 021-4272749, 021-4270605

CD: JPEG's captioned

Print: Colour if possible

(in that order of preference)

*

Captions:

With the ever-increasing volume of pictures arriving on to our picture database everyday (500 - 1,000) it is becoming increasingly important to provide accurate, literate and suitable captions on every photograph sent to us, as the caption is the only means of retrieving a picture from the database.
1.

The old criteria (Who, What, Where, When) are still as critical as they ever were. Notice I have not included the "Why" as this is really the job of the reporter.
2.

When Naming members of one family please try to ensure the main focus of the story is named in full to aid searching, i.e. Joe and Mary Murphy if Mary is the focus.
3.

Type all captions using correct Upper & lower case letters.
4.

For names such as O'Sullivan please ensure you type O'S without any spaces. The apostrophe (') MUST always be used. The only exceptions are names in Irish, which should be written "O Suilleabhain".
5.

For names like McCarthy & MacCarthy there should NOT be a space between the Mc and the Carthy.
6.

Do NOT run words or symbols together without spaces. EG. "Photographer/Agency" should be "Photographer / Agency". Also ensure you have a space AFTER all punctuation marks, e.g. "...Joe Soap" as our system will not see the "Joe" on it's own.
7.

Please take extra care with the spelling of names and don't assume "Smith" when it could be "Smyth". Also if you are given the name as part of the assignment it should always be checked by YOU.
8.

It is useful to have the date (taken) in the caption field, but it MUST also be included in the appropiate date field as this is the field used when a search is being qualified by date.
9.

Where a picture is submitted on spec it is very useful if a contact Phone Number is included for the subject.
10.

When writing captions for sports pictures always name both teams, the venue and the players names in the singular.
11.

Captions should be typed in File Info in Photoshop, Fotostation or a similar package. If this is not available please send the caption in an e-mail clearly labeled the same as the photo file name.

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Irish Examiner Contacts
John O'Donovan, Image Editor 021-4802167, jod@examiner.ie
Paddy Barker, Assistant Image Editor 021 4802345, paddy.barker@examiner.ie
Image (Mac) Desk: 021-4802168, picturedesk@examiner.ie
Fax: 021-4802231

Borderfox

Excellent Sezby very handy

Dara Robinson

rymus wrote:

only advice I can give is keep submitting and you'll eventually get something in. Local is easier, what I normally do if I have something of local interest is just email it in. Chances are it'll turn up on one of the advert riddled pages somewhere.

Also cant help if you know someone senior at the paper

Question, If you submit something to a newspaper because you think it would interest them. Will they pay you for your work?

rymus

maybe, if it's an ongoing thing. Once off, probably not. I know I've never got paid for a newspaper submission anyway.

Sebzy

Hey but even once if you see your shot on the front page get on to them looking for cash.


Seb.

jaqian

Great info and advice Sebzy. Cheers.

Irish Examiner Pic Desk

Sebzy wrote: »

Just to give an idea of what is requested may be out of date now
=================================================

Prepared by Paddy Barker, Assistant Image Editor, Irish Examiner.

The following guidelines are designed to assist photographers who submit images to Irish Examiner but include pointers that will help all photographers service their clients.

*

Subject Matter
Anything really, as long as it is of widespread interest and makes an interesting picture. Please watch your intended publications for their style of picture.

*

Format
Please submit only JPEG (.jpg) file formats, starting out with a 5-8 Mb file size for most pics., (15MB if possible for covers etc.).

Always shoot colour, it can be changed to B&W.

Digital shots are perfect, but shoot on your highest quality setting.

*

Submitting (to Irish Examiner)
Send by ISDN: 021-4806091, 021-2304905 (ISDN Manager)

e-mail: picturedesk@examiner.ie

Modem: 021-4272749, 021-4270605

CD: JPEG's captioned

Print: Colour if possible

(in that order of preference)

*

Captions:

With the ever-increasing volume of pictures arriving on to our picture database everyday (500 - 1,000) it is becoming increasingly important to provide accurate, literate and suitable captions on every photograph sent to us, as the caption is the only means of retrieving a picture from the database.
1.

The old criteria (Who, What, Where, When) are still as critical as they ever were. Notice I have not included the "Why" as this is really the job of the reporter.
2.

When Naming members of one family please try to ensure the main focus of the story is named in full to aid searching, i.e. Joe and Mary Murphy if Mary is the focus.
3.

Type all captions using correct Upper & lower case letters.
4.

For names such as O'Sullivan please ensure you type O'S without any spaces. The apostrophe (') MUST always be used. The only exceptions are names in Irish, which should be written "O Suilleabhain".
5.

For names like McCarthy & MacCarthy there should NOT be a space between the Mc and the Carthy.
6.

Do NOT run words or symbols together without spaces. EG. "Photographer/Agency" should be "Photographer / Agency". Also ensure you have a space AFTER all punctuation marks, e.g. "...Joe Soap" as our system will not see the "Joe" on it's own.
7.

Please take extra care with the spelling of names and don't assume "Smith" when it could be "Smyth". Also if you are given the name as part of the assignment it should always be checked by YOU.
8.

It is useful to have the date (taken) in the caption field, but it MUST also be included in the appropiate date field as this is the field used when a search is being qualified by date.
9.

Where a picture is submitted on spec it is very useful if a contact Phone Number is included for the subject.
10.

When writing captions for sports pictures always name both teams, the venue and the players names in the singular.
11.

Captions should be typed in File Info in Photoshop, Fotostation or a similar package. If this is not available please send the caption in an e-mail clearly labeled the same as the photo file name.

*

Irish Examiner Contacts
John O'Donovan, Image Editor 021-4802167, jod@examiner.ie
Paddy Barker, Assistant Image Editor 021 4802345, paddy.barker@examiner.ie
Image (Mac) Desk: 021-4802168, picturedesk@examiner.ie
Fax: 021-4802231

The above is now Seven years old, but still comes up on a Google Search, so here is an Updated version:

Prepared by Paddy Barker, Assistant Image Editor, Irish Examiner.

The following guidelines are designed to assist photographers who submit images to Irish Examiner but include pointers that will help all photographers service their Press / PR clients.

*

Subject Matter
Anything really, as long as it is of widespread interest and makes an interesting picture. Please watch your intended publications for their style of picture.

*

Format
Images must NOT be manipulated in any way, Cloning (in or out) of anything other that sensor dust marks is not allowed.

Please submit only JPEG (.jpg) file formats, starting out with a 5-8 Mb file size for most pics., (15MB if possible for covers etc.).

Always shoot colour, it can be changed to B&W.

*

Submitting (to Irish Examiner)
e-mail: picturedesk@examiner.ie
Or in the case of Readers pictures for our Weekly readers slot / Competition, pleas upload your pictures here: http://photos.examiner.ie/2014_readers_photography_competition.html
Please avoid sending us CD / DVD / Memory Cards or Prints – none of which can be returned.


*

Captions:

With the ever-increasing volume of pictures arriving on to our picture database everyday (1,000- 2,000) it is becoming increasingly important to provide accurate, literate and suitable captions on every photograph sent to us, as the caption is the only means of retrieving a picture from the database.
1. The details below need to be filed in the IPTC header (or File Info) in Photoshop for every picture:
The old criteria (Who, What, Where, When) are still as critical as they ever were. Notice I have not included the "Why" as this is really the job of the reporter.
2.

When Naming members of one family please try to ensure the main focus of the story is named in full to aid searching, i.e. Joe and Mary Murphy if Mary is the focus.
3.

Type all captions using correct Upper & lower case letters.
4.

For names such as O'Sullivan please ensure you type O'S without any spaces. The apostrophe (') MUST always be used. The only exceptions are names in Irish, which should be written "O Suilleabhain".
5.

For names like McCarthy & MacCarthy there should NOT be a space between the Mc and the Carthy.
6.

Do NOT run words or symbols together without spaces. EG. "Photographer/Agency" should be "Photographer / Agency". Also ensure you have a space AFTER all punctuation marks, e.g. "...Joe Soap" as our system will not see the "Joe" on it's own.
7.

Please take extra care with the spelling of names and don't assume "Smith" when it could be "Smyth". Also if you are given the name as part of the assignment it should always be checked by YOU.
8.

It is useful to have the date (taken) in the caption field, but it MUST also be included in the appropiate date field as this is the field used when a search is being qualified by date.
9.

Where a picture is submitted on spec it is very useful if a contact Phone Number is included for the subject.
10.

When writing captions for sports pictures always name both teams, the venue and the players names in the singular.
11.

Captions should be typed in File Info in Photoshop, Fotostation or a similar package. If this is not available please send the caption in an e-mail clearly labeled the same as the photo file name.

*

Irish Examiner Contacts
Paddy Barker, Assistant Image Editor 021 4802345, photocalls@examiner.ie
Jim Coughlan, Assistant Image Editor 021 4802168 photocalls@examiner.ie
Image (Mac) Desk: 021-4802168, picturedesk@examiner.ie