Published, Does this count? My first

[CAPT782]

Dear Jim,

The editorial team of Photography Laureates has conducted a detailed examination of the best photographs submitted to us in the last months. We have decided to publish in an Anthology the very best photographers and the most exceptional pictures we have encountered.

We would like to congratulate you for being selected for publication as part of our highly acclaimed Photography Anthology. As such, you are a finalist for the $6500 prize. As a Laureate and talented photographer, you now have access to several networking opportunities aimed at exposing you to the photography community.

Your photograph was selected out of hundreds of competing entries and you will be published along with other talented photographers.

Your photograph, Frog on Lilypad, was selected for its asymmetric composition and light mix used throughout...






.. and will be published in our acclaimed "Best Of 2009 Photography", Deluxe, 8.5" X 11", Hard bound, 300 pages Special Edition anthology.


BEST OF 2009 PHOTOGRAPHY ANTHOLOGY:






Jim: This special edition will feature You as a Photographer with Your Biography


For a limited time, Click Here to enjoy this exclusive Anthology featuring your Photograph, for only $69(€43.40,£34.68). Please note that this offer expires on Feb-16-2009 (or until stocks expire). There will not be other opportunities.

Our Hard Bound Deluxe Anthologies have over 300 pages of leading photographs from Selected Laureates as well as several sections on photography techniques written by leading experts. They make terrific coffee table books and treasured gifts to friends and family! Your photograph will be published in this anthology along with your name and biography.

Every aspect of the publication and design of this leading edition, the Best of 2009 Photography Anthology, reflects the quality craftsmanship that went into the production of this special edition.

Jim, view sample selected pictures of fellow finalists by Clicking Here. Here are also a few sample photographs selected in the 2009 edition of this leading Photography Anthology:








It is also our pleasure to commemorate the publication of your photograph with a Limited Edition Certificate in your name, printed on a high quality Walnut wood finished Plaque. The plaque measures 10.5’’ X 13’’. As one of our photography laureates, your plaque will feature your name and Photograph as well as a Certificate of Achievement.




To receive a copy (copies) before reserves run out, please Click Here now.


You can also cut and paste this link in your browser:
http://www.photolaureates.org/paymen..._selected.html

Jim, all editors congratulate you on your accomplishment. A very small minority of the photographs we examined were selected to join our Society and considered for publication in our exclusive Anthology.

Please note that to recognize and reward selected photographers, we have established $6500 in prizes to be awarded at the sole discretion of our editorial team.

Again, congratulations, Jim: the Best of 2009 Photography is our most beautifully crafted hard bound Anthology. It features beautiful Photography artistry. We are proud to publish you as part of this talented and exclusive group of photographers. Your contribution to this project is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

John Warton
Senior Editor, Photography Laureates

P.S. 1 - Jim, it goes without saying that you strictly retain all copyrights for your work.

P.S. 2 - Jim, for help, support and enquiries, please feel free to contact Sol, our customer service manager at help@photolaureates.org.

[CAPT782]

[ShaneKislack]

Nope, it's vanity publishing.

Thousands have probably been accepted. They pay the $6900 prize with the $69 book orders and make an additional profit. You'll continue to get offers to purchase the book in various forms.

I fell for it early on too.

[CAPT782]

Oh well, Maybe someday.Thanks for the heads up. If its seems to good to be true then it is. Guess you can tell I'm still new at this. At least I didn't buy the book.

[cooltouch]

While it's technically true that being published in a vanity publication means you're "published" (the book will have an ISBN number, I'm sure), most authors, photographers, and publishers don't consider one being published until the publisher is the one footing the bill, and more important to the contributor, that the contributor will receive some sort of royalty for his/her work. One notable exception to this is being published in academia, where the author may not receive a royalty.

[ShaneKislack]

Don't fret. At least the pic you submitted really IS good.

Like you said, at least you didn't buy the book. I bought the book

After I bought it, I'd get a new notice every 3 months or so that a special edition was coming out and I should buy it too. That lasted over a year.

[CAPT782]

Was your picture even in the book?

[timbertoes]

for $69 or less - thereabouts, you can publish your own book, say with blurb company.
and its actually pretty fun to do. Everyone should do it at least once :)

[rolando]

That's a vanity press and not worth it. As suggested, try blurb or other places like even Apple/Mac. A good source to get something published is the Photographers Market Guide, comes out every year for at least twenty years now, I use it with great success. All the best, rg sends!