Hello everyone,

I have been freelancing for newspapers and would like to expand into editorial style magazine work. What I am seeking is advice on the process of how to find the right contacts at magazines and what are the next steps for me to get them to review my work.

Is it the process of calling each magazine and asking the photo department which specific editors hire freelancers, and then send them a promo card?

And in the editorial field, is it necessary to put a professional book together and then send it to the magazines, even though I have a website?

Has anyone used these agencies which are to provide all the editors names and info, like ‘Agency Access?”

Is it wise to send a promo card to all the creatives’ related to each magazine; for example, Creative Director, Art Director, Photo Editor, Assistant Photo Editors, etc? Or narrow the list down?

I realize I am asking for a lot of information, but any a little bit of advice would be very helpful and very appreciated.

Thank you all very much.