CURRENT DEADLINE: September 24, 2010
This is when we will finalize our selections for the Fall/Winter 2010 issue, though we welcome submissions on a year-round basis.
WEDDING DATES IN THIS ISSUE:
We are looking for weddings that occurred in Oregon between March 15, 2010 and September 20, 2010.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Every issue showcases fabulous, creative, and quintessentially Northwest weddings that celebrate the beauty of Oregon and those who call it home. Not only is it a thrill to see each lovely couple, talented photographer and others involved featured in our pages, but our goal is to share the original details and creative ideas that will inspire other brides-to-be.
We're interested in couples who a have a great story about their engagement, courtship, wedding, reception and/or honeymoon; have a distinct style, everything from DIY to glamorous gala affairs; and we're always looking for and inspired by cultural, ethnic and sexual diversity. With the countless amazing locations here, we only feature weddings that were located in the state of Oregon.
We welcome submissions from anyone and everyone involved in the wedding: family, friends, florists, planners, caterers, etc! Please simply consult with the photographer about the image selections.
WHAT KIND OF PHOTOS SHOULD I SUBMIT?
Please share a selection of photos that provide a compelling overview of the look and style of each wedding and that illustrate, in a documentary/storytelling style, all the important elements of the event:
- bride and groom
- wedding party
- getting ready
- fashion, hair and makeup details
- ceremony
- cocktail hour and reception
- venue(s), exteriors and interiors
- flowers, cake, table settings, other décor
- favors, place cards, guest gifts, programs, menus, and other details
Also consider touching photojournalistic moments and candid portraits of the couple and their guests.
Finally, it's important that you send us exclusive photos, different than any that you may be using in an advertisement or that will run in another local publication or blog.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS:
(Note that we've moved to an online-only submission process to make it easier for everyone!)
- Create an online album of each wedding (named after the couple and containing no more than 25 images). We would prefer free, public photo sharing sites like Flickr and Picasa that don't necessarily require a log-in to view the images. Feel free to create a private gallery and send us the link. We will be sharing it between a few staff, but others won't be able to see your photos.
- In your email, please introduce us to each couple: include their names, the date and location of the wedding, their phone and email, and preferably, a brief description of their style and story. (Plus, make sure that they know you're sharing their big day with us!)
- Because of the number of submissions, we unfortunately won't be able to respond to or acknowledge the receipt of every one.
- We will contact photographers after March 15 to request high-res versions of the images we have selected to run in the magazine.
SEND TO:
Liz Hummer, Oregon Bride Editor
[email protected]
Wedding Party
Our featured Real Weddings: each is a splashy, front-of-book one to two page story that includes multiple photos, article text, and contact info for all vendors involved. We run three these per issue. Please submit 10-25 photos and accompanying couple information (see submission guidelines below).
Commitments
Short blurbs in the back of the book about recently wed couples, each accompanied by a photo of the bride and groom only. Please submit two shots of the couple per wedding and accompanying info.
Bon Voyage
Our last page which closes the issue, featuring one couple's unique send-off from their special day. Please submit up to five photos and accompanying info.
Bride Ideas
We love to see the stunning, striking, and ingenious trends that you've noticed at recent weddings. As we review submissions for Wedding Party and Commitments, we are always blown away by certain creative details that couples incorporate into their weddings. We often use these photos in our front-of-book "Bride Ideas: Inspiration from Local Weddings" section.
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We refresh new weddings and photos from local photographers regularly on our website! Publishing deadlines prevent us from considering printing weddings that occur during production dates, but those weddings will be considered for our website. There is no deadline for online publication.
A NOTE ON PHOTO USAGE:
By submitting these images, we assume you have received proper releases from any individuals and locations featured in the photos. Photos you submit may be featured in the print version of the magazine, on our web site or both and will be credited with the name of your photography business. More details will be provided to selected photographers.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact Liz at [email protected]. We're looking forward to seeing your work!