Submission Information

How often do you open new submissions?

Generally we open submissions for new themes/issues at least weekly. Check our Facebook page to see which themes are currently open and be sure to follow or like our page so you don't miss out on any direct message notifications.

How to submit your photos

Head over to our Facebook page to find our current themes open for submissions. You can then submit up to 3 images in the comments below the submissions post. If you are 'pre-selected*' for the issue, you will receive a message via Facebook, which will include a link to the Google submissions form.

How long do I have to submit my images to the Facebook post?

New themes/issues are open for 3-5 days.

Guidelines for submissions

• You MUST have prior permission from the copyright holder (this is usually the photographer), model(s) and all members of the creative team to have images published.
• You MUST have access to high-resolution 300DPI JPEG/JPG images, (8.5x11 format is preferred but not essential) with no watermarks or logos.
• No Facebook images/screen grabs/screenshots or mobile phone photos will be accepted.
• By submitting your images, you are granting Shutter Odyssey Magazine permission to publish your image(s) in our printed magazine, digital version of the magazine, our social media and website.
• We do not provide free issues or tear sheets at this time.

* Please note: Pre-selection does not guarantee publication.

I'm not a full time professional, can I still submit?

Absolutely! We encourage submissions from amateur/enthusiasts to professional photographers and full time models.

I'm a photographer, but I don't take portraits. Can I still submit?

Yes you certainly can! We love to see a variety of such as landscapes, nature, animals and everything in between and we would love to see your work.

What happens after I have submitted my images?

We will contact you via email if your images have been chosen and published. Included in this email will be a link to the issue on our MagCloud Storefront where you can preview and/or purchase a copy if you wish.

When is the issue published?

Our new issues are published approximately 5-7 days after the submissions have closed.

My images have been published! Yay! How to I order a copy of the issue?

Open up the 'You have been published email' and click on the link. Or just head on over to our MagCloud Storefront. Be sure to follow us on MagCloud so you receive automatic notifications when new issues are published.

How do I get onto the front and back cover?

This is a question which we are asked frequently. There is no set criteria for cover images, but these are always images which stand out from the rest. Nice composition, good exposure, sharp focus and a nice pose by the model are all factors which will help your images to stand out and be in with a chance of cover artist.

I submitted but my image wasn't chosen?

If you submitted but haven't been published, this can be for a number of reasons. The most common reason for images not being chosen, is low resolution files being supplied (print require image files to be 300DPI) or it may be the image pixel size was too small. If you are unsure, do drop us an email (including the issue number) and we will be more than happy to answer any questions for you.

Can I get a badge to share on my social media/website?

Of course! If you would like a badge, just send us an email at shutterodysseymag@gmail.com and we will send those over to you.

Can I have my images removed from an issue?

Yes of course. Just send an email to shutterodysseymag@gmail.com with the issue number, photographer and model names, (or a screenshot) and we will remove the images for you.