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Please email or WeTransfer your photograph(s) to optiko.journal@gmail.com.
To help us feature your work accurately, please include:
- The camera and film stock used.
- Any website or social media handles you would like us to share with our readers.
- Optional: Any accompanying text, stories, or articles that support your images.
Note on submission volume: While there is no limit to the number of photos you can submit, we receive a high volume of entries. Please keep this in mind and curate your submission to showcase your best work.
Optiko Journal is a not-for-profit volunteer project dedicated to promoting analogue photography and showcasing the work of amateur photographers.
By submitting your work to Optiko Journal, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Future Publication: Your photograph may be featured in a future print edition of the Optiko Journal. The journal is an annual publication designed to promote analogue photography and celebrate amateur talent.
- Copyright: Full copyright of the images will always remain with the photographer.
- Exclusivity: Optiko Journal will never use your image in any other publication or printed format outside of the journal.
- Credit: The photographer’s name will always be credited alongside their image, unless you request otherwise.
- Privacy: Contact details (e.g., email addresses) and personal websites will not be published without your explicit permission.
- Contributor Copies: Due to the not-for-profit nature of this project and high printing/distribution costs, we unfortunately cannot provide free copies of the journal to all published contributors. However, feature writers, interviewees, and featured spotlight artists may receive a complimentary copy under certain circumstances.
Submission Restrictions: We strictly accept analogue photography only. Please do not submit digital camera photos, pornography, or content that is likely to cause offense.