Thank you for your interest in being represented by Photo Researchers. We represent a select group of photographers and illustrators specializing in the fields of science, medicine, nature, astronomy, wildlife, lifestyle, and selected travel imagery. We work on a 50/50% commission basis, with sales, based on collected revenue, paid quarterly. Photo Researchers works with a large base of both editorial and commercial buyers. We have some 35 agents selling our clients' imagery throughout the world. Our marketing is based on print and electronic catalogs, our website, dedicated direct mail pieces, and renowned customer service.
Current needs fall primarily into the areas of science, medicine and lifestyle photography and illustration. If you would like to explore representation, please see the terms of our contract, (sample of contract) and contact us with the following information:
1. List subjects that are your specialty
· for travel and wildlife note the locations and subjects you have covered
· for science and medicine note the subjects and equipment used
2. Note media and formats used: digital, transparencies (35mm, medium, panoramic formats), color prints or flat art.
3. Note the percentage that each media and format represents in your overall collection.
4. Note the approximate number of images you wish to market through us.
5. List your major clients and what percentage of your sales are to editorial vs. commercial customers.
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When a portfolio review is requested, we will require you do the following:
Carefully select material that best represents the depth and the style of your collection. For travel, wildlife and lifestyle, we ask to review approximately 400 images. Lifestyle images must be no older than 2 years and travel no older than 5 years. For science, medical or astronomy, we ask to review approximately 100 images. Websites, CD-ROM, or DVD are all acceptable methods for submitting your portfolio.
If you plan to have us edit your portfolio electronically, please see the attached guidelines for review and acceptance. (digital file submission standards) (Updated Feb. 1st, 2008)
You can also submit material in any professional transparency format, including 35mm to large format transparencies, flat art, and black & white prints, however, a $15 service fee will be deducted from your sales for any transparency, print or flat art format that is placed on the agency's website.
If you plan to submit transparencies for review, we urge you to package and organize your work carefully for safety and expediency. Use a major carrier and insure your package (we will not be responsible for material lost in transit.) Never submit images in slide boxes or glass mounts. Transparencies, of any size, should be placed in acetate sheets. Similar subjects should be placed in close proximity for more efficient viewing by our editors. Captions should accompany groups of subject matter noting location, activity and other pertinent information. Make sure any material featuring people or property is clearly marked when releases are available. You will be asked to sign and return a waiver of liability which will be forwarded to you with our request for a portfolio review. These Terms Governing Receipt , your return address information and postage must accompany your submission in order for it to be reviewed.
E-mail us at: portfolio@photoresearchers.com
Address your work to :
Portfolio Review
Photo Researchers, Inc.
60 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022
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