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Contributor Guidelines

Standards and best practices for submitting high-quality editorial content to JNA Press.

Guidelines for Photographers
  • Avoid duplicate frames
    Please do not upload similar or repetitive shots from the same moment. Select your strongest frames only — quality over quantity.
  • Working with other agencies is fine — but be smart
    You are free to work with other agencies, but avoid sending the exact same images. Use different frames to maintain exclusivity and increase sales potential.
  • Think like a buyer
    Always ask yourself: Would a media outlet publish this?
    We focus on strong, clear, and story-driven images.
  • Strong captions are essential
    Captions must be accurate, clear, and neutral (who, what, where, when).
    Incomplete or unclear captions reduce the chances of selling your images.
  • Speed matters
    Timeliness is critical in news. Send your content as quickly as possible — without compromising accuracy.
  • Send complete coverage
    Try to provide a full visual story (wide, medium, details), not just random single shots.
  • Help us sell your work
    Our role is to distribute and sell your content — your role is to send strong, publishable material.
  • Avoid heavy editing
    Keep colors natural and realistic. No excessive filters — maintain editorial standards.
  • Your archive has value
    Recent archive images (last 1–2 months) are highly useful and can still generate sales.
  • Be selective
    Do not upload everything you shoot. Choose only your best work — this increases your value and improves overall quality.
Editing Standards
  • Keep it natural
    All edits must reflect reality. Avoid dramatic changes in colors, contrast, or lighting.
  • No over-editing
    Do not use heavy filters, HDR effects, or excessive sharpening. The image must remain clean and realistic.
  • Color accuracy is critical
    Colors should match the real scene as closely as possible. Avoid unnatural tones or color casts.
  • Basic adjustments only
    Allowed edits include:
    – Exposure correction
    – White balance adjustment
    – Minor contrast and clarity
    – Straightening (horizon)
    – Standard cropping
  • No manipulation of content
    Do NOT add, remove, move, or alter any element in the image.
    No cloning, compositing, or AI-generated alterations.
  • Cropping rules
    Crop only to improve composition — never crop in a way that changes the context or meaning of the image.
  • Maintain original aspect ratio when possible
    Avoid extreme crops unless necessary for editorial clarity.
  • Noise & sharpness control
    Reduce noise carefully. Avoid over-sharpening that creates halos or artifacts.
  • File quality matters
    Submit high-resolution images with minimal compression.
    Avoid exporting low-quality or heavily compressed files.
  • No watermarks or logos
    Do not add any watermark, signature, or logo to the images.
  • Metadata must be clean
    Ensure correct date, location, and author credit are included in the file metadata (IPTC).
Video Guidelines
  • Duration
    Each video should be no shorter than 1:30 min and no longer than 4:00 min.
  • Edited package required
    Videos must be compiled and edited (using CapCut or any editing software).
    Do not send raw, unedited clips.
  • Clear structure
    Build a simple sequence:
    – Opening shot (establishing)
    – Main action
    – Details / close-ups
    – Closing shot
  • Keep it stable
    Avoid shaky footage. Use steady hands or basic stabilization.
  • Natural audio
    Keep original sound when possible. Avoid loud music or distracting effects.
  • No heavy effects
    No filters, transitions, or visual effects that affect the editorial quality.
  • Clean framing
    Make sure subjects are clear, in focus, and properly framed.
  • Relevance
    Footage must clearly show the event/story — avoid random or unrelated clips.
  • Horizontal preferred
    Shoot horizontal (landscape) unless there is a strong reason not to.