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ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT FOR MODELS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

Electronic Press Kit (EPK) is designed to aid Metro Vieve Magazine in effectively developing stories related to featured fashion models and photographers.  Press kits should contain necessary content to fully represent the model/photographer. EPK content may vary depending on experience level and genre; however, the basics should include various components of the following information: 

MODEL/PHOTOGRAPHER FACT SHEET

A summary of the model or photographer’s history, important details, how and when the individual got started, what genre of talent or services are offered, significant work experiences, appearances, significant awards received, and other relevant information to our readers.

MODEL/PHOTOGRAPHER BIOGRAPHY

Detail the model or photographer’s relevant education, source of creative inspiration, hometown, current city, and studio location. Also, list any related interests and/or community involvement.

VISUALS

Include photographs of the model or photographer. Provide high-resolution digital images without logo.

SOCIAL CONTACT

Include preferred contact information, website links, social links and handles, preferred hashtags, and recent links to press articles (blog or magazine) where the model or photographer were featured.

CONTRIBUTORS

Ensure all contributors involved in the submission is credited and has provided a photo release to include permission for publication of their image.  Contributors may include, but not limited to: photographers, models, hair & makeup artists, nail artists, clothing designers, and fashion retailers who loaned wardrobe to the photo session.

SUBMITTING THE EPK 

All official EPKs will be submitted via e-mail only to: submissions@metrovieve.com.  Title email: “EPK-(insert model or photographer name)” Content submitted otherwise will not be considered. Include all information in email body, with files attached.  

 Quarterly Printing Schedule: 

Spring Issue:             Available 1 Mar – 31 May              Submission Deadline: 15 Jan

Summer Issue:          Available 1 Jun – 31Aug               Submission Deadline: 15 Apr

Fall Issue:                   Available 1 Sep – 30 Nov           Submission Deadline: 15 Jul

Winter Issue:             Available 1 Dec – 28 Feb           Submission Deadline: 15 Oct