Guidelines
Number of Photographs
We will consider up to 30 photos at once — please attach all of your files to the same submission. Photographers may submit as many times as they like as long as each submission is limited to 30 photos.
Formats
Uploaded black-and-white image files must be in 72 dpi GIF, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF format. Individual files must be smaller than 2 MB.
Mailed black-and-white prints must be between 4 × 6 and 11 × 14.
Model Releases
Model releases are not required for images taken in a public setting. We ask for model releases in private settings when a person’s face is recognizable.
FAQ
How to Submit
We consider submissions online via Submittable.
We do not consider unsolicited submissions via email.
To submit by mail, send your prints to:
Photography
The Sun
107 N. Roberson St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
All submissions by mail must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope or box for our response and the return of your photographs. Your work will not be returned without sufficient postage. Please include protective packaging to ensure safe shipment.
Submission Titles
It is not necessary to title the images in a submission as we will request information about a photo at the time of acceptance. However, if it helps you keep track of which photos you submitted to us, we suggest numbering or referencing them in a way that is helpful to you.
High-Res Files
When we accept an image, we will request a high-res file for publication – an uncompressed TIFF or JPEG file at 300 dpi or higher (at roughly 8x10 inches or larger).
Response Time
We try to respond to each submission within one month, though occasionally it takes longer.
Submission Status
You can check the status of an online submission by logging into Submittable, where you can track your submission and see the most recent status.
We are unable to track mailed submissions. If you haven’t heard from us within six months about something you mailed, we recommend resubmitting, preferably online.
Withdrawing a Submission
You can withdraw your online submission from consideration via Submittable.
To withdraw just one image from a submission of multiple photographs, please send us a message through Submittable with the details of the file you'd like to withdraw.
Payment
We offer payment upon publication of accepted work. We pay via PayPal or direct deposit.
Rights
We purchase one-time print and online publishing rights. Click here to view a sample contract.