General Editorial Photo Submission Guidelines
We publish anything and everything related to the sport, lifestyle and culture that IS backcountry.
• Cover/Gallery:
Bold action, striking light and in-your-face imagery.
• Perspective:
Unique angles and composition. Photographic backstory.
• Skills/Education:
Digging pits, avalanches, backcountry safety, skills, education.
• Photo Essay:
600–800 word piece with a strong hook and eye-catching images
**Note: All action subjects must be wearing a pack.
Digital Submission Guidelines: (Pro DSLR cameras preferred)
All digital submissions must follow all guidelines to be considered for publication in Backcountry Magazine:
1. Processed RAW files in .DNG format
2. Preview JPEG images (10″x15″ @ 150 dpi)
3. Metadata embedded (Including: photographer name, contact info, athlete name and location)
4. Naming convention: [FirstInitial] [Last name]_123.jpg. ie. GPlake_123.jpg/GPlake_123.dng
File Delivery:
Send via online service:
wetransfer, dropbox, google drive
send files to: photo@backcountrymagazine.com
Rates:
Photographers will be paid based upon placement.
Community Snapshot / Off Grid Photo Submission
Not a pro photographer? Got a cool shot and want to be included in the mag?
Send it our way for Off Grid — a reader-submitted collage featuring everything from skintrack pizza, summit selfies, to your frosty K-9 companions and après-tour beers. Submit via Instagram DM or email to photo@backcountrymagazine.com with “Off Grid” in the subject.
Off Grid submissions may only be used on the reader submitted Off Grid spread and are unpaid.
