{"id":301601,"date":"2017-06-22T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightstalking.com\/?p=301601"},"modified":"2020-03-26T12:14:04","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T16:14:04","slug":"get-photo-book-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightstalking.com\/get-photo-book-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Photo on a Book Cover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I discovered the world of books at a young age, I was positively overwhelmed by the beauty of covers. In the childrens' section, most books were adorned by vibrant illustrations and sketches. The covers that really caught my attention, however, were photographs of people, nature, and abstract worlds that resided in the library's adolescent corner. I didn't judge the books by their covers; instead, I treated them as masterpieces, works of art independent of the pages they safely held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography entered my life later on, but only then did I begin to view the breathtaking covers as products of other artists' hard work. In bookstores, I'd hungrily search for the creators of the images, hoping I could find their portfolio online and discover even more inspiration in their current work. It seemed so otherworldly, this process of creating photographs for book covers. The more covers I fell in love with, the more eager I was to find my creations on a book one day. However, not being aware of the process – and feeling much too inexperienced to try – prevented me from being ambitious in this area of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few years later, I was asked to join a stock agency that did exactly what I dreamed of doing: selling photographs of all kinds to book publishers. Soon after, one of my images became the cover of a historical French novel. I was beyond elated, oui<\/em>, though I couldn't help but wish that I had listened to my creative urges earlier. Even at the beginning of my artistic life, I could've been an active stock photo contributor. At the same time, not listening to my creative self taught me a great lesson: if you want to find yourself on a book cover, familiarize yourself with the guidelines and be as ambitious as possible. Doubts, ever-present as they are, don't have to control your actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, what are the guidelines? You probably already know that one of the first steps involves joining a stock agency. Beyond that, you might have a very vague (and unappealing) idea of what the process is like. If you're the kind of person who enjoys experimenting with compositions, being inspired by stories, and keeping up with literary trends, then the book cover world is ideal for you. Where should you begin? Read the tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware of current (and timeless) literary trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately for us, hundreds of books are published each month. As a result, there's a high demand for all kinds of photographs. Amongst those demands are very specific requests for themes that perfectly complement a current literary trend. Though there are many timeless themes that never cease to be popular (such as friendship), there are lots of subjects that come and go. Catching them at the right time will increase your chances of selling your photos. A few examples of current trends are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n