Photographers' & Artists'
Guidelines
We look for outstanding black and white photography, color
images that will work in black and white, and relevant graphics.
We use images of places and people along the coast, especially those
involved in conservation, restoration, recreation, and environmental
education; also images of coastal plants and animals, both marine
and terrestrial. Don't be deterred by these categories, though. Do
submit unique and imaginative images if you can make a case for coastal
relevance. Cartoons are also welcome.
Coast & Ocean is published in black
and white, but we do use some color photos for our on-line edition.
Print publication requires that images be strong and clear, with
relatively high contrast and distinct figure-ground relationships.
It may be helpful to make black and white photocopies or printouts
of color images to get an idea of what will work.
Drawings, cartoons, and other graphics with bold
black ink lines work better than sketchy pencil or delicate shading.
Most graphic works will be reproduced smaller than the originals.
Please do not send original slides or prints on
approval--copies or duplicates are adequate.
We appreciate receiving URLs for photographers'
web sites, and do refer to them when searching for images.
Technical guidelines
We can work from black and white or color prints, slides, or digital
image files in most formats. For print reproduction, digital files must be
high-resolution--at least 300 dpi at about 5" x 8".
Low-resolution files are useful only for preliminary photo selection.
Submit digital image files either on CD or via e-mail.
Very large files can be uploaded to an FTP site. Digital files of
less than 10MB per message can be e-mailed to hhughes@scc.ca.gov.
Please send slides, prints, and CDs to us via UPS or FedEx.
If any of your images are chosen for publication,
we need to know how they should be credited, and whether we have
permission to use them on line as well as in print. Please supply
caption information, including places, dates, and names of any identifiable
people in the photos. If you photograph people who are not directly
related to an article, and who will be recognizable, we need signed
releases and contact information from them. We will supply release
forms on request.
Photos used in the on-line edition will be posted
as low-resolution files, with full credit. The on-line edition sometimes
includes photos not used in the print edition.
All materials will be handled and tracked with care,
and will be returned via UPS or certified mail after the issue for
which they were submitted has been printed. If you need anything
returned sooner, please let us know in advance.
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