ABSTRACT
Let us paint a scenario: You want to try and publish your images for a magazine. As a side note, most magazines are more susceptible to publishing work if images are accompanied by a themed text. The dilemma is to approach a topic with a fresh perspective. The public have preconceived ideas of what most things look like, so give it a twist by showing something unusual, educational, scientific, or spectacular. Consider the checklist below for close-up images:
How do you want to tackle a topic?
How should the image be composed in keeping with the article?
How do you want to convey your message? In a sympathetic tone? Nostalgic? Documentation or conservational approach?
How can you make it original and relevant?
How can you make your image worth a thousand words?
Is it topical or seasonal?
If you know the nature of the magazine you submit your work to, does your work comply with its guidelines and readership?
If your work is accepted, make sure your images are saved in the TIFF format at a high resolution (8 MB or higher, or a minimum of 4,850 pixels), ensuring that the clarity is sharp.
If possible, publishing your photography is easier if you can supply an accompanying article. Magazines prefer it because they only have to pay one person instead of two. Newspapers are another story. First, they prefer to let their existing staff do the articles, and second, there isn't a great need for close-up photography in photojournalism. They basically want the essence of the story in one shot. I did a photo exposé on skin and bones for the Canadian Medical Journal Association.
