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Frequently Asked Questions

» Why should I send you my picture and not go straight to a newspaper or magazine myself?

The key to maximising the profit from a picture is knowing which publication will pay most - and that is what we do best. If you approach a newspaper or magazine yourself they will want to keep the picture to themselves for the lowest payment, which is not in your interests. Because of our payment structure it is in our interest to make you the most money possible. And don't forget we have a global syndication network to get you picture in to print worldwide.

» What other benefits are there to contacting 'SellUsYourPicture.com' directly?

Sometimes newspapers and magazines will pay a small amount just to stop a rival publication getting a picture. We are in the business of getting your pictures published as soon as possible and have hundred of contacts in the publishing industry to make this happen. Contacting newspapers and magazines direct can be an intimidating process, we are here to help you through the process, and get you cash as quickly as possible.

» How much will I get paid?

We offer a straight-forward 50 / 50 split on all profits, which is paid by cheque about four weeks after publication. If you are the first person sending pictures from a breaking news story you can make several hundred pounds, if you have an exclusive picture of a celebrity it could be several thousand. There is no upper limit on how much a picture can be worth, we have sold pictures for upwards of £20,000 and can always get the best price for exclusives.

» How can I be sure I will get paid for my picture?

When you send your photo we enter a legally binding contract which guarantees you will get a 50% share of all profits from that photo. If there is something you don't understand in the contract give us a call and we will happily discuss it with you. Unfortunately we are not able to sell every picture but if you are not happy with our efforts you can terminate the contract by writing to us.

» What resolution should I use when I send you a photo?

Generally we would hope to get the best quality photo possible. Ideally each picture should be about 2800 pixels on its longest length or about 15mb when open and saved as a JPEG at quality medium. Don't worry if you don't have an expensive camera just make sure your settings are on high quality, most compact cameras produce pictures that are high enough quality for publication.

» My photo is a hard copy print and I cannot send it on the internet, how do I get it to you?

If you can't send a picture on your computer just give us a call and we can arrange a courier to pick it up.

» Will you be able to tell me where my pictures are published?

Yes, we will let you know by email or telephone when your pictures are used so you can get a copy. You might be surprised by some of the strange publications we sell too.

» Can I apply for accreditation as a 'SellUsYourPicture.com' photographer'??

At the moment 'SellUsYourPicture.com' does not employ staff or freelance photographers so we are not able apply for accreditation on your behalf.

» Can I manipulate my picture in 'photoshop'?

The newspapers will not accept pictures that have been manipulated so please do not change a picture before you send it to us. The rule of thumb is that pictures must not mislead in any way.

» Can I remain anonymous when I sell my picture?

Yes, there is British and EU law that enables a journalist to protect their sources so if you wish to remain anonymous you can. We will need to know some details about where the picture came from so we will need some way of contacting you but we promise not to pass these details on.

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