We welcome all nature enthusiasts to submit their articles for publication on the Nature Photographers Network.
The type of articles we are looking for fall under the following categories:
- Creative Articles
- Technical Articles
- Environmental Articles
Before submitting an article to NPN, you must review the Articles page. This will help you understand what has been published, the topics, and how the articles are formatted.
General Guidelines
When evaluating submissions, the editor of NPN looks for articles that contain novel and intriguing ideas, which are paired with outstanding photographs to support the text. It is essential for the writing to be clear and concise, and articles that are well-written and thoroughly proofread have the greatest chance of being accepted for publication.
Quick Tip: Have someone outside the nature photography field read your article before submitting it to NPN. This will help you determine if your writing is clear and concise enough for everyone to read – whether within the industry or outside of it.
Also, the article should be:
- Wholly original and not previously published; this includes other publications and your website.
- At least 1500 words in length; more is preferred, but there should not be fluff.
- Submitted with at least one high-quality photograph for every 200 words of text length.
- Photographs should be formatted at 1500px on the long edge, at a quality of 6 or 60.
- Submitted with a short biography and photograph of the author, links to the author’s website and social media platforms are also accepted.
Creative Articles
Creative articles encompass a wide variety of topics, allowing you, as the author, to have freedom with your writing. While NPN will not publish an article simply because it is submitted under this category, we are open to fresh ideas that may not fit comfortably within the Technical and Environmental categories below. Specifically, we are looking for in-depth articles that dive deep into art theory, the philosophy and psychology behind the art, and more.
Examples:
- Flow by Igor Doncov
- The Introvert Game by Guy Tal
- Is Nature Photography Considered Art by Matt Payne
- Creating Novel Imagery in Popular Locations by Eric Bennett
- Creative Self-Expression When Everyone is a Photographer by Brenda Petrella
Technical Articles
While NPN has almost exclusively focused on Creative Articles from various authors and will continue to place a heavier focus on these topics, we will consider technical articles that go in-depth into a subject. We are not looking to publish articles that appear all-too-frequently in other publications; topics such as Top Ten Tips… or Composition Rules for Beginners will not be considered.
Specifically, we are looking for in-depth articles that dive into composition, post-processing, color theory, and more.
Examples:
- A Slice of Focus by Sarah Marino
- Thoughts on a Bison in a Snowstorm by Max Waugh
- Photography and Digital Manipulation by Dan Ballard
- How to Create Three-Dimensionality in Your Landscape Photography by James Lorentson
Environmental Articles
NPN has always stood by organizations such as Nature First, and Leave No Trace, along with their principles. Namely, learning more about your environment and how to protect it. Because of this, it is only natural for NPN to introduce a new section of articles that delve into these ideals.
Specifically, we are looking for in-depth articles such as our impact on the environment as photographers, what we can do to help the environment, ways to learn more about the world around us, and more.
Examples:
- Introducing Nature First by David Kingham
- Leave It Better Than You Found It by Phill Monson
Terms of Agreement
By submitting your article to Nature Photographers Network (NPN), you agree to the following:
- You license NPN First World Electronic Rights for six (6) months.
- You license NPN non-exclusive Secondary World Electronic Rights to keep your article archived on NPN indefinitely.
- You declare that you are the sole owner of the rights to the submitted photograph(s) and text.
- You agree that NPN reserves the right to edit all submissions for grammar and structure.
- You agree that NPN reserves the right to make minor adjustments to photographs, including but not limited to resizing.
- You agree not to hold NPN liable for any unauthorized reproduction of your photograph(s) or subsequent damage resulting from your article being displayed on NPN.
- You have read and accepted NPN’s Terms of Service.
- Upon receipt of your submission, NPN will notify you via email within 30 days if it has been accepted for publication.
- In exchange for these rights, NPN will provide you with a complimentary 1-year membership to the Nature Photographers Network. We will extend your membership by one year if you are already a member.
If you have any questions or concerns or want to discuss a potential article, please get in touch with us at cody@naturephotographers.network.
We look forward to publishing your work!