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What
Subjects to Shoot and Submit
Put in
simple terms, we are seeking any and all images related in
any way to the marine world, particularly in relation to wildlife,
environment, ecology and human interaction. This includes
fresh water subjects that are related to the marine environment
such as salmon or eel migration, bears and birds feeding on
marine animals, trout, freshwater crocodiles, ecological problems
such as erosion or salination, etc.
What
types of subject matter
To find
out what subjects to submit to Marine Themes read through
the categories
that are included in the database. That will show you the
broad range of subjects that are covered with this niche stock
library. As the files grow other categories will be added
or broken down into more specific descriptions. Also spend
some time browsing
through the database itself to see what sort of images have
already been included.
If you
have images similar to those already on file that does not
mean that they will not be accepted. Even common animals are
required especially if they have been photographed in a different
way or with a different approach. For example you may notice
that there are Gray Reef Sharks in the Marine Themes database.
This species is very common in all tropical oceans. However
we will still accept good clean identification shots as well
as more graphic or different lighting/compositions, shots
that show particular behaviour such as mating or feeding as
well as other aspects such as researchers working with this
species.
The reason
for accepting images of subjects already included is that
paying clients almost always have pre conceived ideas of what
their wanted image looks like. The more options that we can
offer the better chance of satisfying our clients so that
they will come back again for their next project.
As an
example of some very common subjects that are readily available
to most photographers we would be happy to accept images of
krill, plankton, jellyfish, seaweed, kelp, commercial fishing,
waves, seabirds, aquaculture, divers and many other similar
subjects. (All
photographs which include people or property that are recognisable
must be accompanied with a model or property releases. Sample
property and model releases will be supplied on request to
photographers
who hold a signed contract with Marine Themes.)
Of course
we also want rare or unusual animals or those simply hard
to get such as beaked whales, coelacanth, giant squid, mating
sharks, new or undescribed species, etc.
How
to shoot your images
All images
submitted must be impeccable in sharpness, exposure and composition.
We are
more than willing to consider accepting photographs that break
these rules if in doing so the technique enhances the image
or if the subject is exceptionally rare.
Supplying
clients with images that are not sharp, correctly exposed
or are badly composed will not help our clients, will damage
our professional reputation and will not help you to achieve
professional standards. There is enough bad marine photography
already out in the market place, especially in Royalty Free
companies and the big stock libraries. We want to supply our
advertising and publishing clients with only the best images
at prices that reflect that quality.
These
are the minimum accepted starndards:
1/
RAW format only. (i.e. Canon CRW/CR2, Nikon NEF, Olympus ORF,
etc.) No jpg files.
2/ Minimum of 6 megapixel files. 8-14+ megapixels preferred.
We will accept 4-5 megapixel files in some circumstances if
the subject is rare or unusual.
If you
lack experience and would like more information on technical
matters associated with taking photographs abovewater or underwater
please contact us by email.
We will supply detailed suggestions and techniques to those
who hold a signed contract with Marine Themes.
Try to
shoot and/or submit every subject both vertically (portrait
orientation) and horizontally (landscape orientation). Vertical
composition is often lacking in subjects as cameras are designed
to be held so that the composition is horizontally orientated.
Wherever possible please try to compose both horizontally
and vertically.
If you
hold a signed contract with Marine Themes please contact us
by email
for suggestions and requirements for diver photographs.
When photographing
animals try to avoid "bum shots", angles that are
of the animal swimming away from the camera. As always there
are exceptions to this rule but generally the animal should
be somewhere between facing the camera and in profile. The
eye should be both visible and be the point of focus, both
literally and emotionally.
Regular
"wants lists" (images needed for our files that
have been requested by clients) will be distributed along
with our newsletter to each photographer that holds a contract
with us along with technical tips, "how to" techniques
and personal requests and/or suggestions based on your most
recent submission.
Remember
that while our clients are our, and your, source of income
you, the photographer, are our most valued asset. If you have
any concerns at all or questions on any matter please be assured
that we want to hear from you. Contact us at any time by email.
Contact
Details:
Marine
Themes Pty Ltd
marinethemes.com
info@marinethemes.com
142 Keon Street
Thornbury Victoria
Australia 3071
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