Every day we see hundreds of submitted photos. Unfortunately, most are not Status Fitness magazine style or magazine formatted.

Magazine Style: Each magazine looks for something unique in a photo. Each tend to have their unique tastes based on the eye of the art director and their demographic. Status Fitness uses images we term "sexy fit". We need fit models with great looks. Facial expression is critical in most cases and eye contact is always looked at closely. We are particular about the suits our models are wearing. Sporty booty shorts, Brazilian cut bikinis usually fit our style. All these points combined create the best chance of a hit photo, although it is still subjective.

Magazine Formatted: Look at the magazine you are submitting to. Most magazines will consider quality photos provided it meets the criteria they are seeking. For the most part, images need to be vertical, with the extremities fairly close to the body.  In the case of Status Fitness, our model features are very specific and quite narrow. Take a peek. Would your photo fit the layout?

Quality: Slightly photoshopped images tend to be the best. We receive many that are overly edited and the girl no longer looks real. This is common place online, but for the most part we like skin that looks like skin. Vibrant colors and contrasty textures are fine and usually add to the feel. High rez JPG's are usually acceptable for print but for submissions, images around 800 pixels tall are suffice.

Editorial Photographs: There is a lot more room for creative, strong images for lead photos of an editorial. Knowing the shot list, or shooting common topics is key. Photographers who's passion has been training will have an easy time with this other's may not have the eye to produce captivating images.

Submissions: Send us either a variety of models, or a variety of images of a model. Up to a half dozen is plenty if of the same model. You can attach your website URL. If your images peak our interest we may look further. We will respond to those we are interested in. Please don't take offense if we do not reply due to the amount we sort through.

Photographers and models, keep your submissions coming in. We do view every email we receive.  If you have an image that peeks our interest, we will get back to you.

Look forward to seeing you in the pages of Status Fitness - The World's Best Bodybuilding, Fitness and MMA Magazine!

In health & fitness,

DF