2008 submission guidelines (please read carefully)

editorial

FEATURE ARTICLES (max 1200 words)

Pro-File: (interview and gallery) of accomplished professional and amateur Canadian Photographers.

Landscape: Provincial and National Parks or other wild places within Canada. How to get there, best seasons to visit and best shooting locations within that area. These are the basics. Writing beyond this is encouraged.

Wildlife: Where, when and how to best shoot Canadian wildlife. Only wildlife indigenous to Canada will be considered.

Nature: From our protected parks to your own backyard. Subject matter here again must be of Canadian origin.

Sport: All matter of outdoor sport within Canada will be considered. Preference will be given to subject matter dealing with camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing(snow and water), backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing/rappelling, sailing and how it relates to the photographic field.

COLUMNS (max 500-650 words)

We always welcome new submissions for our columns. We have four areas open to guest columnists.

Beginner Basics is for the beginner outdoor photographer. The content here must be of a level that a beginner can understand and benefit from the tip or technique written about.

Advanced Shooter. In this column, tips and techniques must be of an intermediate to advanced level where the photographer can learn to polish his/her skills.

Let's Go Digital! The discussion here is anything digital related, from the use of point and shoot cameras to digital SLRs and computer editing techniques.

Pro Series. In this column pros share techniques that have proven effective in the field. The tips here should be of a somewhat experienced level.

Travel. Canadian travel destinations. Not so much a how-to column as a how to get there, where to stay, best eateries, etc. Also list best photo hot spots or lesser known locations in the area. Background historical info of the area is also a plus.

If you have an idea for a column and wish to be a guest columnist, write your idea down describing what it is you wish to discuss and the basic points you will cover. All submissions must have text supporting photography. Keep your submission to 650 words and no more than 4 photos. Usually only 1-2 photos will be published in the column. See below for more information on photo submissions. All editorial to be considered for publication must adhere to Outdoor Photography Canada’s theme (the photographer with a passion for outdoor adventure).

Rights

Outdoor Photography Canada only purchases First North American rights to articles for one-time use in print and on its website. Only previously unpublished work will be considered.

A NOTE ON SUBMISSIONS

When returning materials to a contributor, the class of mail will be determined by the amount of postage provided for on the SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) enclosed with the submission.

DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL. SUBMIT
DUPES ONLY. If you decide to send original material, you do so at your own risk. Outdoor Photography Canada takes the utmost care with regard to photos and materials sent to us, however, Outdoor Photography Canada, SunLight Media Inc. and its employees accept no responsibility, financial or other, for lost or damaged photographic materials.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Outdoor Photography Canada assumes no responsibility for solicited or unsolicited contribution materials unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Outdoor Photography Canada does not automatically accept or agree to the conditions printed on delivery memos, packing slips or related correspondence as they are provided without our prior knowledge when accompanied by submission materials. Outdoor Photography Canada does not accept that any and all transparencies or negatives are automatically worth a minimum of any value. We make a policy of not accepting original material and any original material sent to us is at the photographer's risk. This policy is for your protection as well as ours. Payment for editorial and or photography will be made within 30 days after publication of those materials in the magazine.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS. Outdoor Photography Canada, with your support and contributions, will remain the most sought after outdoor photography magazine in Canada.