“Lagoon”

OPEN - submission deadline is February 10th, 2025

With the help of talented creators like you, we’ll be releasing a stunning Summer issue in June 2025, titled Lagoon. This edition will feature art and photography inspired by the peaceful, mysterious feel of water, with a focus on calm, bold scenes that evoke the essence of hidden pools and serene landscapes.

If you create any kind of visual art that can be printed in a magazine and think your work fits the description above (and below), we’d love to see it! Submitting is totally free, and if your work is selected, you’ll be paid. (The payment details below explain what we’ll pay if your submission is chosen. There is no fee to submit.)

See more info and inspiration below. Be sure to check out our Terms and Conditions before submitting, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the process or theme!

TERMS & CONDITIONS CONTACT US

DETAILS & VISUALIZATION:

When readers open the pages of Lagoon, we want them to feel like they’re diving into the crisp, refreshing water of a secret pool. We’re looking for art, photography, and graphics that feature bold, moody cool tones, with pops of color—think a flamingo peeking through tropical foliage or a bright orange koi swimming in a clear blue pond.

We want to see fluid brushstrokes, moody edits, and typography that feels organic and serene—think flowing, hand-lettered scripts or subtle, rounded fonts that evoke the gentle ripple of water. Art might include layered, flowing compositions, soft gradients, or painterly textures that mimic the movement of water. Photography could focus on intimate close-ups of aquatic details, dramatic reflections, or scenes that feel hidden and untouched.

While this is a summer issue, it should feel like an escape from the bright, fast-paced summer adventures to a calm and refreshing hideaway. Please avoid sharp, modern designs, neon tones, or anything that feels too polished or artificial. The tone should remain bold and moody, with a sense of mystery and depth.

COLORS & KEYWORDS:

PINTEREST BOARD INSPIRATION:

Submission Payments

If we select your submission(s) for our magazine, this is the payment you’ll receive:

  • Base payment: $15

    Additional photos:
    Full page: $10 USD each
    1 of 2 per page: $7 USD each
    1 of 3 per page: $6 USD each
    1 of 4 per page: $5 USD each

  • Base payment: $25

    Additional artwork:
    Full page: $15 USD each
    1 of 2 per page: $12 USD each
    1 of 3 per page: $10 USD each
    1 of 4 per page: $8 USD each

  • If we choose both art & photography submissions or if your visual art type doesn’t fit in the categories above, we’ll contact you about the specific payment.

  • You’ll be able to opt for us taking $12 out of your payment (+ additional fees for international shipping) in return for a copy of the issue with your work, at our cost.

Qualifications For Submissions

Submissions must all be high-quality PNG or JPEG/JPG files.

Submissions that have been posted online or elsewhere are still accepted, and art/photography that has already been submitted can still be posted and sold by the original creator.

  • Art

    • Digital & traditional art (high-quality scans)

    • Hand lettering & calligraphy

    • Illustration (hand-drawn or digital)

    • Surface patterns & repeating designs

    • Mixed media & printmaking

    Photography

    • Portraits (faceless preferred)

    • Nature & landscapes

    • Abstract & experimental

    • Still life & conceptual

    • Urban & cityscapes

    • Macro (close-up details)

    Graphic Design

    • Typography & posters

    • Collages (digital or traditional)

    • Editorial layouts & infographics

    • Geometric & abstract designs

    • Cut-out templates for reuse

    If your work doesn’t fit these categories, reach out! We love unique creations.

    • Images/art containing nudity

    • Images/lettering/art containing foul language

    • AI art

    • Art or photography that closely copies other’s work

For more on what we’re looking for in submissions, see the above theme descriptions and inspiration, or visit our “values” page.