Publishers Share Tips for Pitching Your First Photo Book
In many ways, we’re living in a golden age for the photobook. According to a 2021 article in Aperture an estimated 300 publishing houses for photobooks came into being over the last twenty years. For comparison’s sake, in 1999, only around 100 publishers focused entirely or partially on photography. With so many new voices redefining the space, we decided to find out what today’s publishing houses expect and want to see from photographers. Nine publishers shared their insights on everything from crafting a compelling pitch to understanding the current market.
In case you missed it, the publishers interviewed for this article are also featured in our recent two-part guide: 20 Photobook Publishers to Know (and Send Your Work To!) and 24 (More) Photobook Publishers That Accept Submissions.