How much does Nat Geo pay photographers?
National Geographic photographers are all independent contractors. That means that their contracts cover one story at a time. No contract, no work; no work, no paycheck. The editorial rate in the U.S. is about $400-$500 per day.
Can I sell my photos to National Geographic?
Unfortunately, our magazine and website editors do not accept any unsolicited photographs for publication. The exception is “Your Shot,” our global photo community where you have the opportunity to share your work and be featured on our platforms.
How do you become a National Geographic cinematographer?
The first qualification National Geographic wants you to have is between 5 and 10 years of photojournalism experience with other magazines or newspapers. You also must have spent those 5 to 10 years perfecting one particular type of photography.
How do you become a National Geographic photographer?
National Geographic Partners They usually have 5 to 10 years of photojournalism experience with other newspapers or magazines and have highly specialized their skills in areas such as wildlife, underwater, landscape, portraiture, cultural, geopolitics and aerial photography.
How can I be a photographer for National Geographic?
They usually have 5 to 10 years of photojournalism experience with other newspapers or magazines and have highly specialized their skills in areas such as wildlife, underwater, landscape, portraiture, cultural, geopolitics and aerial photography. National Geographic magazine (NGM) selects photographers on an assignment-to-assignment basis.
Who is the former director of photography for National Geographic?
But, a more direct answer to the question above is by Kent Kobersteen, former director of photography for National Geographic Magazine and is reprinted below: Photo by Michal Mrozek.
Who are the members of the National Geographic Society?
The National Geographic Society (NGS) funds groundbreaking scientists, conservationists, educators, storytellers, and technologists. Every one of them is a National Geographic Explorer – infinitely curious about our planet, committed to understanding it, and passionate about helping make it better.