PHOTOGRAPHERS

We are looking for high fashion images with an alternative edge. We are looking for great makeup, hair, fashion and composition. Tattoos and piercings always are welcome, but not required. We are looking for color and creativity! We do not require images of 'recognizable' models. We DO NOT accept nudes, but will consider 'implied nudity'.

 

Please understand that we DO NOT take cover photo submissions.

 

FASHION EDITORIAL

If you are interested in submitting a fashion story, please submit submissions@pistol-magazine.com

 

• Submissions must be sent in PDF format. Include full credits (fashion & team credits) in a Word document that notes page with clothing credit details.

• Please put FASHION EDITORIAL in the subject box of the email.

• MUST be in line with the feel of our publication. 

 

If you would like to shoot for us and require a LOR, please send a mood-board, including team info & your concept info to courtney@pistol-magazine.com

 

 

CARS & BIKES

​We are only interested in hot rod, custom car, and motorcycle photography. If you are interested in submitting, please contact us at submissions@pistol-magazine.com

 

• Submissions must be sent in PDF format. Include full credits in a Word document.

• Please put CAR (or) BIKE EDITORIAL in the subject box of the email.

• We prefer to have an article about the builder along with the photos. Stories should be 1500 – 2000 words total (see Writer Submission guidelines).

 

If you would like to shoot for us, please send your concept info to matt@pistol-magazine.com

 



MUSIC

Music submissions are welcomed and must come along with articles. Stories should be 1500 – 2000 words. (see Writer Submission guidelines)

 

• Submissions must be sent in PDF format. Include full credits in a Word document.

• Please put MUSIC SUBMISSION in the subject box of the email.

• Submit to submissions@pistol-magazine.com

 



ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A brief statement on who you are and what are you submitting

• A link to your main web presence where we may view your entire portfolio.

• Attach your images in small format.

• Ensure the total email size is less than 10MB

 

Keep in mind that we do our best to respond to all inquires, but be aware that we are sometimes inundated. If your photo sample(s) meet our requirements, then a member of our staff will contact you. There is no need to follow up once a submission has been sent. Allow at least a week for a response. If you have not heard back from us within this time, please assume that we will not be able to use your idea or submission at this time. Thank you in advance for thinking of us.

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A release form will be required.

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Once our team approves your editorial, send it to PISTOL in the following format:

For Print:

Vertical, at least: 8.5 x 11″

Horizontal at least 17 x 11″

300pdi, CMYK

 

For Digital:

Vertical, at least: 8.5 x 11″

Horizontal at least 17 x 11″

100 dpi, RGB

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT TO SEND HIGH RES EDITORIAL THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED. IT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED.

 

 

 

 

MODELS

PISTOL Magazine is not a “pin up magazine”, we are a custom culture lifestyle publication that includes photos of alternative models and fashion editorials. We are about the artist, so we do require a specific type of image from professional photographers, therefore, WE DO NOT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM MODELS, but we will work with you.

 

If you are in the Southern California area and would be interested in working with us directly, please contact Courtney Kittner at courtney@pistol-magazine.com

 

Model Guidelines

• A brief statement on who you are and why you would like to work with us.

• A link to your main web presence where we may view your entire portfolio. We will only work with professional models with an up-to-date portfolio.

• Include your size, measurements and current photo.

• Location.

 

A release form will be required.

 



 

 

WRITERS

PISTOL Magazine covers all aspects of the custom culture lifestyle, featuring personal stories about the artists we are interviewing. We are focused on the story behind the art and the destination the artist took to reach their goal.



The editorial voice of submitted work should be relaxed, conversational, down-to-earth and friendly. Each article should be looked at as life stories rather than reviews. We are not Time or National Geographic, we are an edgy rock ‘n’ roll themed magazine and we welcome a laid back feel to our articles. Feel free to put in as much of your personality and thoughts. The reader should feel as if they are having a conversation with friends.



​To ensure review of your material, please submit final drafts of your work. By final draft, we mean that anything that needs editing will not be considered.



Submit articles and story pitches via email to courtney@pistol-magazine.com.

 

ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

·      The subject box should include the words “WRITER SUBMISSION” and indicate the article category.

·      Article length for submissions should be no longer than 2000 words.

·      Please submit in a MS WORD file

·      Photos are accepted as JPEG, GIF, TIFF and PSD files.

 

If you are open to accepting a given assignment, please submit samples of your writing. You must provide samples and they must be sent as links only.  Include “WRITING SUBMISSION” in the subject line. We recommend you familiarize yourself with PISTOL Magazine by reading an issue before submitting. Previously published work in print is a plus.

 

Submissions to any other email address aside from the one shown above, and any INCORRECTLY SENT SUBMISSION WILL BE DELETED. 

 

A release form will be required.

 

 



 

BLOGGERS  

If you are a writer or photographer and would like to conduct an interview, write an article or photograph an event in your area, we would love to hear from you.  Specifically we are looking for contributing writers that:

 

• Write well and in a clear and engaging style

• Have experience as a writer.

• Are willing to contribute one article/blog post per month

• Must include 10+ clear photographs

 

Submission Guidelines:

Email your submission to submissions@pistol-magazine.com with  “BLOG SUBMISSION” in the subject line, including the following:

 

•      Tell us where you live and whether you would be interested in attending events

•      Tell us why you are interested in writing for the PISTOL Magazine blog

•      Provide links to previously published writing

 

Only submissions that include links to samples of previous writings or photography will be considered. Links only, no attachments.

 

*All contributing writers/photographers will be acknowledged and credited on the website.

 

Submissions to any other email address aside from the one shown above, and any INCORRECTLY SENT SUBMISSION WILL BE PROMPTLY DELETED. 

 

A release form will be required.

 

 

 

 

ARTISTS

We are always looking to discover new artists. This includes car and bike builders and musicians. Please email links of your work/your website to submissions@pistol-magazine.com with “ARTIST SUBMISSION” in the subject line. Please do not send attachments.

 

Keep in mind that we do our best to respond to all inquires, but be aware that we are sometimes inundated. If your sample(s) meet our requirements, then a member of our staff will contact you. There is no need to follow up once a submission has been sent. Allow at least a week for a response. If you have not heard back from us within this time, please assume that we will not be able to use your idea or submission at this time. Thank you in advance for thinking of us.