⭐ THE SUMMER STYLE ISSUE | MOTHER & BABY • KIDS • TEENS • ARTS

In this issue: We're ushering in the summer with our focus on children's summer style. Get ready for a vibrant array of trendy outfits, from toddlers to teens. We'll be showcasing the coolest swimwear, functional yet stylish sportswear, and adorable summer dresses for your little ones. We will also explore the latest arts and crafts to keep your kids engaged during the summer break. So, gear up for a stylish summer with our July/August issue!



# GUIDELINES

There is no other media company that can offer the depth and breadth that Swanky Media Group can, spanning worldwide, making connections with our audiences on a cultural, diverse, and personable level. This is what makes the Swanky Media Group truly different.

We take pride in working with organizations that are making a significant impact in our industry. We believe that collaboration is the key to success, and we are committed to delivering on our mission with that in mind.

Our Editorial Team at The Swanky Media Group, value creativity, collaboration, and excellence. We believe that by fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, we can provide exceptional services to our clients and stay ahead of the competition. We also believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Finally, we are committed to excellence in everything we do, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

# INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Swanky Media Group Ltd is committed to promoting diversity across our print and digital publications, as well as our website. Here, "diversity" includes representatives of various races, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities. We strongly encourage submissions from all individuals who identify within these categories.

# THE SUBMISSIONS PROCESS

Once your submission is accepted by one of our publications at Swanky Media Group, our Editorial Team will send you a confirmation. You will then need to complete a release form, which you can find at www.swankymediagroup.com/release-form
This form must be signed by the Photographer. If the release form is not completed before the deadline, we reserve the right to withdraw your submission from our issue without further consent.

Photo editorial submissions should include a pre-edited and curated selection of images. Your editorial needs to be cohesive, containing images from the same shoot to narrate a story. Please ensure your subject is not centered to prevent any part of the image from being obscured during the magazine's binding process.

Please submit images with NO LOGOS or WATERMARKS! (Any submissions with Logos or watermarks will be automatically rejected).

Please make sure to include a title and share all associated team credits and wardrobe details you want to be published in the editorial. We won't take responsibility for typos, errors, or missing credits. We'll contact you to confirm that all your credits are correct. This needs to happen before the specified deadline. Double-check to ensure that everyone involved in the submission is included in the credits and their names are spelled correctly.

**Please include the following information in a submission:

- Title (or at least an idea for a title)
- Photographers Name
- Please list the creative team, which includes the model, stylist, make-up
and hair professionals, assistants, and retoucher. Include their Instagram
handles using the "@" symbol followed by the correct handle, not
hyperlinks.
- Wardrobe credit** List the clothing credits per outfit, unless the series
features only one designer or is a beauty shoot.
- Please provide a brief description or commentary on the shoot. Feel free
to write a small paragraph to accompany the submission.
- High resolution SRGB
- Social links**

Correction charges after publication: $40
For any needed revisions, please reach out to us through your original submission and we'll provide a payment link. We maintain the right to decline revisions. We will not perform revisions 30 days post-publication due to ongoing circulation.

All submissions should contain 4-12 images. If your submission is a general one (not intended for a cover or interview) and exceeds 10 images, we won't publish all of them. Only a maximum of 6 and a minimum of 4 images will be chosen. We reserve the right to select fewer or more images than specified.

We warmly welcome behind-the-scenes videos and fashion films as they provide a comprehensive view of the creative process. If you have such clips or videos to share, please send them via WeTransfer to info@swankygroup.com Be sure to include the title of your submission and your name when sending.

# IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

*3-12 images (Depending on submission type)*

*JPG format*

*sRGB Color profile/*images need to be up to 8MB per image. No less the 4MB

*Portrait: 8.5 × 11 in, 300 dpi (2550 × 3300 px)*

*Landscape: 17 × 11 in, 300 dpi (5100 × 3300 px)*

*Include wardrobe and team credits*

Images previously published on social media are accepted, irrespective of their exclusivity status. For a more detailed explanation of exclusivity rights, please review the information provided below.

Copyright owner only (if you are not the copyright owner then please go to the release form link - www.swankygroup.com/our-release-form

Please note that images can and will be cropped to fit the magazine layout. However, we strive to maintain the best image quality possible. We also recommend providing adequate margins in your image to allow for cropping. Ensure that you're ready to submit your work, as this should be your final decision. If you decide to remove any images after release, a cancellation fee will be applicable.

The sorts of images we prefer:

- Unusual and creative ideas
- Good editing with professional-looking skin work
- Variety in the posing, angles, and composition
- Professional make-up
- Sharp and professional images

Rejection Reasons:

- Noisy images/out-of-focus
- There is little or no space left for the issue you have submitted to.
- Bad skin editing - waxing face (using automated software)
- Your work is either unsuitable or does not fit with the flow of the issue.
- There is little or no space left for placement.
- The quality of work is not high enough or not to standard.
- The wardrobe is repeated throughout the editorial.
- Photos containing nudity will not be considered.
- Repeated poses & expressions.
- Images containing watermarks.
- You have not supplied enough images to create a story.

# UNDERSTANDING EXCLUSIVITY

We do not require exclusivity for our monthly issues. You're free to share your work with other media formats and publications, both before and after being featured by us. You can also post to social media as soon as you receive your tearsheets.

However, if your images have already been submitted to another magazine, please refrain from sending us the same images. Our system will automatically reject duplicates, so you would need to resubmit your work to us.

# APPROVAL PROCESS

You can expect feedback within 15 working days, regardless of whether your submission is accepted or declined. If accepted, further instructions will be sent to your email detailing how to send us the full submission and any additional information required. A publication date, typically within one week of acceptance, will then be assigned to you.

# HOW TO PURCHASE OUR ISSUES - TEARSHEETS | WHERE TO PURCHASE A COPY

Please refer to our website's submission genres for pre-release dates of our mainstream issue.

You can expect to receive tearsheets within 3-5 days of the publication's release.

After a publication is released, you can purchase it on platforms like Shopify, MagCloud, Issuu, amongest many others.

Purchase links will be provided with your tearsheets once they are available. Please do not request them immediately upon release. Our editorial team is exceptionally busy, and we process requests in the order they are received.

By submitting your work, you guarantee that all models and team members are of legal age, 18 years or older. Submissions including minors will be regrettably rejected. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via direct message or email at submissions@swankygroup.com