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How do I license my National Geographic footage?

National Geographic is no longer licensing images, art, text or video to third parties. If you are interested in using content seen in a National Geographic product for your project, please contact the original content creator about possible usage permissions.

How do I submit a video to National Geographic?

How to submit your photos to National Geographic

1. You can submit your photos to National Geographic Your Shot community on Instagram @natgeoyourshot or instagram.com/natgeoyourshot.
2. To submit submit your photography you will have to use the hashtag #YourShotPhotographer .

How can I be a photographer?

Here is a 15 step guide on how to become a professional photographer:

1. Start by asking the right questions:
2. Find a photography mentor.
3. Do a Photography Internship with a Professional Photographer.
4. Find your Focus Area.
5. Put together the right set of cameras, lenses and photography equipment.
6. Practice, Practice, Practice.

What does it take to be a National Geographic photographer?

According to National Geographic editors, staff photographers are college educated, though not all of them have degrees in photography. Most National Geographic photographers are journalism, anthropology, sociology, psychology, or fine arts majors, who have minored in photography or have completed several college-level photography courses.

Does National Geographic offer internships?

Both the National Geographic Society and National Geographic Partners offer summer internship opportunities. The programs are run separately, but both provide paid internships which are designed to give undergraduate and graduate students a well-rounded experience.

How to be a national geography photographer?

Method 1 of 3: Gaining the Necessary Photography Skills Download Article. Get a journalism or science-focused college degree.

Method 2 of 3: Maximizing Your Chances for a National Geographic Assignment Download Article. Try to get your work published in multiple places.

Method 3 of 3: Taking Advantage of Photography Opportunities Download Article.

What is National Geographic Photo Editors actually do?

Join us on Tuesday, March 16 for a lunchtime presentation by National Geographic photo editors Maura Friedman and Samantha Clark. Samantha Clark is a photo editor and producer based in Washington, DC. She’s currently a photo editor at National Geographic, where she commissions and curates photography for both the magazine and website.