PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
What are we looking for in a photograph?
"I suddenly understood that photography can fix eternity in a
moment."
-Cartier-Bresson
We seek photos of pristine
composition and revelatory content, black and white
photographs that evoke personality, an unforgettable story,
a compelling emotion, a decisive moment.
The photographs should appear to be candid and generally
have the background in focus. We are not looking for posed
photographs or photographs that have been significantly
photoshopped. It is our hope that the photographs will transcend mere
portraits or snapshots; they should reflect the style and sensibility of
the artist.
We are generally not looking for landscapes or nature
photographs. In most cases, the photographs we print in
Conclave will be of people, although we recognize that
there are ways to capture character in setting or with
animals. Clearly, some landscape photographs evoke an
emotional response in the viewer. If you are submitting a
landscape photograph, the photograph must give the
landscape a personality. You must, of course, have full rights to use
the image of a person.
We are a character-focused journal, and we want the
photographs that we feature to reflect that sensibility.
Clearly, there are other styles and methods for capturing
character in photography, and we look forward to seeing
your interpretations. Like Cartier-Bresson, we are looking
to capture "fixed eternity in a moment."
You can submit your photographs through our online submission
manager.
Send us your best shot!
How do we define a strong
photograph of character?