ABSTRACT
Editorial photography may mean working in a strongly team-based part of the creative industry. Though the teams are often fluid and may come together for only one issue of a magazine, there are clear roles and responsibilities. Photographers working for magazines would once be staff members assigned to cover a wide range of topics within a specialist field. The formal relationships described here are much more fluid and informal in magazines and fanzines that cover street fashions, urban sports or extreme sports, where you often need to be a participant to get the shots. Editorial photographers must deliver exactly what is asked for on or before the deadline. Collective representation and communication between freelancers can be vital in highlighting companies or individuals that may abuse payment or usage terms. Afreelance photographer should approach the art editor of a magazine they wish to work for with a relevant portfolio.
