How does a photographer or director join PhotoPolitic?

PhotoPolitic membership is mostly by invitation or existing member referral. Don't have an invite? Send us your portfolio and a note about your work. We're always open to discovering rising stars. And yes, we do consider unsolicited submissions, just remember that we're very selective.

What if I’m not a photographer or director, but I do work with photographers?

Yes. If you're an industry pro (agent, assistant, producer, stylist, etc.), you can apply. Membership is invite-based or recommended by someone in the directory. Just share your LinkedIn, past collaborations, and tell us why you'd be a fantastic fit. We value your expertise just as much as that of our photographers and directors.

Are there any conflicts of interest in what you do and what my agent does?

Not at all. If anything, we supercharge your agent’s efforts. Leads from PhotoPolitic often loop back to your agent, so your partnerships only get stronger.

Does PhotoPolitic ask for a commission on jobs that come through the platform?

Since we're not your agent and aren't negotiating your projects for you, PhotoPolitic doesn't take a commission. If you have a project that you'd like us to act on your behalf, then we can discuss a commission that would work for both parties.

Who is your audience and how do you market PhotoPolitic to them?

That all depends on which category your work falls into. For our advertising & editorial photographers, our audience is made up primarily of agency art buyers/producers, agency art/creative directors and publishers. For our architecture & interiors photographers, we work with architects, interior designers, city planners, and real estate developers. For our reportage & documentary photographers, we work with online news sources, publications and local television outlets. We promote our members through in-person agency visits, email campaigns and various targeted online campaigns.

How many members do you currently have on your roster?

We currently feature just over 300 members globally (not all published).

How many members do you anticipate having in a few years?

Our goal is to have roughly 25 members per category in each major market. It wouldn't serve anyone well if it were just a free-for-all with thousands of members, this would kill our credibility and would make for a poor user experience on the platform.

Will the quality of work on PhotoPolitic always look as good as it does now?

With the majority of our income coming from our production services, we're not pressured into signing up new members to keep the lights on. We sign up amazing new members who meet our standards of quality. Again, it's not a numbers game, it's a all about The Work.

How many referrals to my website will I see from PhotoPolitic?

It’s true. You might not see a flood of clicks to your website. But the visitors who do come are top-tier creatives who save and seriously consider your work. What you get is meaningful exposure to the right people, and that’s far more valuable than sheer traffic.

How much does it cost to renew my membership?

There is always the possibility that our prices will go up for new members in the future. However, we do guarantee that your renewal rate will match the rate you signed up with.

What happens if my membership expires?

If your membership lapses, your profile goes offline. We’ll hold it for 30 days, giving you time to renew and get back in action without losing anything.

Who can I talk to if I have more questions?

If you're interested in working with PhotoPolitic, please contact us and let us know what you're up to and what creative and/or production challenges you need help with or anything else you might be curious about.