THE BRIEF

We’re asking for entries from all photographers, no matter your background or education, but we would especially like to work with photographers who haven’t had the opportunity to produce their own book previously.

What should you include in your proposal?

One (1) Word document (.doc) including:

• A detailed outline of your subject matter, project background, and your future plans for this work.
• Why you think this book needs to be made, who the audience is, and how we will reach them together.
• Why your work is a good fit for a Shutter Hub Editions publication.
• Previous Shutter Hub exhibitions or publications you have been involved with.
• Your CV and Artist’s Statement.

One (1) PDF document including:

• a selection of images (no less than 20) in a considered, sequenced order.

The design and aesthetic of the book will be consistent with previous Shutter Hub Editions publications. Please consider this when applying, as final design decisions will be at Shutter Hub’s discretion.

HOW TO ENTER

Please read the specification information below and enter via the form on the next page.

This is an ongoing project, and applications will be reviewed regularly. Whether your submission is successful or not, we will email you no longer than 3 months from your original submission date with a response to your proposal.

FEES & ENTRY  

At Shutter Hub, we support creative photographers and provide opportunities for them to showcase their work through accessible exhibitions, publications and creative projects. We believe that everyone should be able to expand and grow their creative practice and we aim to offer opportunities without a cost barrier to entry.

Through Shutter Hub Editions and our Solo Books, we want to invest in photographers, back their work, and help to showcase and promote them to an engaged and interested audience.

There is no fee to submit a proposal. If your proposal is accepted, we ask that you commit time to working with us, but final design and production will be carried out by Shutter Hub. There will be no production costs for the photographer. We will supply a proof copy for sign off, and 5 copies of the completed book.

The book will be promoted through our website, social media and newsletter, to our community, press, industry partners and our extensive network. It will be made available for sale through our web shop and selected stockists, and we will place it in the archives of the British Library, Cambridge University and other notable institutions.

Due to the nature of publishing and the high costs involved, Shutter Hub does not make a profit through the production of Shutter Hub Editions. If a profit is made, after design, print, production and re-seller costs are covered, we will pay 40% commission to the photographer.

Any enquiries from interested parties with regards to commissions, print sales or other opportunities that arise through the publication of Solo Books will be noted and passed directly to the photographer.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENTRIES

Please submit your written proposal as a word document, including all the details listed above, and a PDF document including a selection of images (no less than 20) in a considered, sequenced order.

All submitted files must be named with photographer’s name and title of work. Files that are not labelled correctly may not be accepted. Correct file naming looks like this: firstname_lastname_project_title jpg

Please read the Terms and Conditions for further details.

Photographers retain copyright and ownership, as always.

SALE OF WORK

The book will be made available for sale through our website and our selected stockists. The photographer will receive 40% of the profit from all sales of the book, after production costs and re-seller fees.

Any enquiries from interested parties with regards to print sales or commissions will be noted and passed directly to the photographer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Shutter Hub reserves the right to display, reproduce and publish in any media any entry, without payment, for the purpose of the project and its promotion and publicity. Copyright remains with the originator and each photographer shall be deemed to warrant that they own the entire copyright in the work or that they have permission from the licensee and/or copyright owner/s for the uses and that all necessary model releases and clearances have been obtained. If relevant, insurance of the artist’s work is the responsibility of the artist. Shutter Hub reserve the right to refuse work that they deem to be inappropriate, offensive or explicit.

Please make sure you read and agree with the above information before you submit your application. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions and the information set out above.