Photographers are the backbone of YourDailyPhotograph.com.
We actively seek to present a wide range of photographs from known and lesser-known fine art photographers. One of the ways we find photographs to present is through regular calls for submissions. Submitting is free.
Below you’ll find out about what we do, what we seek and how you can be a part.
I am a photographer, please explain your service.
First, it is wise to subscribe to our free collector newsletter to get a sense of how we offer photographs.
Since 2012, our email to collectors is sent every day at 9 am PST. Each email offers a few different photographs every day. The photographs are offered at the reduced price listed for 24-hours. After that day, featured photographs are added to our archive website at their full, retail price. Please visit shop.yourdailyphotograph.com for more information.
This service is backed by Duncan Miller Gallery, an established Los Angeles photography gallery.
How can I submit my works?
First, there are no fees or charges to submit your work. You will need to create an artist account at https://yourdailyphotograph.com/in. Once you're ready to submit, login to your account and follow the instructions listed on the “Photograph Upload” page.
How do I get notified of contests and submission calls?
Once you have created an artist account, you will be subscribed to our artist list that will send notifications of these opportunities. Again, there are no fees or charges to submit.
Where are all of the terms and conditions (the fine print)?
Our program is straightforward, please see our Terms and Conditions page for more information. These Terms and Conditions are updated periodically.
How and when do I get paid for prints sold?
We pay in traditional gallery terms, please see our Terms and Conditions for further details.
I had a photograph accepted and it ran in the Daily but didn't sell.
First, congratulations! Only a small percentage (6-7%) of what is submitted is presented in the Daily email. Do not be disheartened, lots of very good photographs don't find buyers. We recommend you submit a few images every month or so. Remember that we rarely run the same artist twice within 30 days. Photographs featured in the Daily email are typically added to our archive website at their full, retail price. Please visit shop.yourdailyphotograph.com for more information.
One of my photographs was purchased. Do you have any recommendations on how to ship it to you?
Excellent news. Shipping is a very important part of the process that is often overlooked. Many photographs get damaged on their way to us due to poor preparation and packing. It is your responsibility to get us your print undamaged.
It's best to ship prints flat (unless they are very large). Use LOTS of cardboard to make sure the package cannot bend. We suggest using around 3 or 4 pieces of stiff cardboard on each side of the print. Cut the cardboard 3 inches or so larger than the print in each dimension, and tape the clear plastic bag with the print to one of the cardboard pieces. Stack the rest of the cardboard up on both sides and tape it all very securely together. The U.S. Postal service is brutal handling prints and using USPS increases the chance of damage or loss. We recommend UPS or FedEx Ground. Be sure to ask for a signature at the time of delivery.
If a print arrives damaged, or is lost in shipment, the artist needs to file a claim with their shipper. In such rare cases, the artist agrees to promptly supply a replacement print at their expense.
Did you submit and your work wasn’t chosen?
This could be why.
When you are submitting your image to our system,
here are common mistakes to avoid:
Having any random character in an image file name you want to upload (%#*&, etc)
Forgetting to enter a code if you are submitting for a certain project or guest curator