Photography Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in contributing photography to The Acton Bridge! We value compelling and high-quality imagery that enhances the value of our publication. Please read and follow these guidelines carefully.

General Requirements:

1. Image Dimensions: Minimum size: 1,500 pixels on the shortest side. Default Resolution: (iPhone 11 through 15, 4032 x 3024 px )
2. Camera Capture Settings: Submited images must be in .jpg, or .HEIC format. (.jpg preferred) Images must be in their original, unedited form unless otherwise specified.
3. Editing and Processing: Minimal editing is acceptable as long as it preserves the natural look and authenticity of the image. Under/over exposed, over-processed or heavily manipulated images will not be accepted.
4. Originality and Ownership: All submitted images must be your original work. Images must not include copyrighted material without explicit permission.

Technical and Metadata Requirements

• File Naming: Use the following naming convention: lastname_firstname_topic.jpg (e.g., smith_john_parade.jpg).
• Metadata: Include the following in the file’s metadata if possible or as an accompanying note: Photographer’s name Date and location of the photograph Brief caption or description of the image

Sending your image to us

1. Email your submission to [[email protected]] with the subject line: “Photography Submission: [Topic/Title].”
2. Do not attach your images directly to the email but instead provide a link to them in your email to them via any cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) as email systems typically compress or resize images. Ensure permissions are set for access.

Common Reasons for Rejection

• Images that are overexposed, underexposed, or poorly lit.
• Images that are out of focus.
• Images that do not meet size or resolution requirements.
• Images that are overly processed or manipulated.
• Ethical concerns, such as lack of subject consent or inappropriate content.

Rights and Usage

By submitting your photographs, you agree to grant The Acton Bridge a non-exclusive right to publish your work in print and online formats. Photographers retain ownership of their images. Proper credit will be given whenever your work is used.

We look forward to seeing your work and sharing it with our readers! If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact us at [[email protected]].

Warm regards,
The Acton Bridge Editorial Team