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Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:46:41 +0000

[...] Now it can be told: How a “National Geographic” story is created. [...]

By: rajiv rao

rajiv rao — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:13:47 +0000

your post here is great. clearly explains the fantastic photo-journey that NG is. I’m interested in shooting for NG. infact, it would be awesome.
am an executive CD with ogilvy, mumbai and shoot because i enjoy it. before setting out a story idea should i send you some of my work. it would be great if i get some response first. thanks a lot.

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Photo Lifestyle » around the net 25: my heroes have always been cowboys — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:01:11 +0000

[...] Speaking of National Geographic, have you ever wondered what it takes to develop and create a photo story for this famous magazine? A Photo Editor takes us inside the process in this aptly named post: Getting a Story Made at National Geographic. [...]

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By: Chris Oquist

Chris Oquist — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:54:02 +0000

Thanks for posting this! Publishing a story with National Geographic is a dream I hope to one day fulfill – clearly I’m a long way from this accomplishment. Great to hear a little bit about how the process plays out though!

By: craig

craig — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:21:30 +0000

Impressive and interesting! Far different than the typical magazine shoot where you get the call, wheel and deal for a bit, toss some ideas around, do the shoot, submit the invoice and its done in a few days, then move on to the next job.

Obviously this requires atypical amounts of dedication, passion and of course talent.

Now I’m curious about the financing of it too. The shoots can last for weeks in some cases? And the intense editing and presentation development…

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:13:42 +0000

@David Griffin, Thats a great big Omen, better get something together FAST. (I wonder if they got a photo editor name Ignakowski…WOW

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By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:04:55 +0000

There’s a great video called at close range about Joel Sartore that shows the process, it’s pretty intense. I’ve always figured NG was they ask you to shoot you don’t ask them, they probably get dumped upon with promos like a normal photo editor can probably not imagine and most of it is probably from people who have no business shooting for them. I think pretty much every kid who every picked up a camera has dreamed of shooting for them I know I have. Of course now after being a pro for 10 or so years I’ve never sent them a promo piece. In case Mr. Griffin checks back on these post I’m doug@dougphoto.com :)

By: BWJones

BWJones — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:27:39 +0000

I’ve subscribed to National Geographic for 30 years (since I was 7) and always wondered about just how this process is accomplished. Since science pays most the bills, I am just an amateur photographer, but have always worked to examine just how the wonderful photographs in National Geographic were made.

Thank you.

By: Patrick Cavan Brown

Patrick Cavan Brown — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:26:54 +0000

The only step that was left out: how to actually get a hold of Mr. Griffin… I’ve got my brand new portfolio printed, my tent packed, and am planning a Washington DC NG doorstep camping trip right now!

By: David Griffin

David Griffin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:27:53 +0000

This article just freaked me out ! Just gone as freelance photographer in the last year, would love to be able to shoot for a magazine such as NG, and the chap in charge of Photography is my name sake ! Weird

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I.M.H.O « Paolo Nobile - food and still-life Photographer — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:43:19 +0000

[...] 2. Interview to David Griffin, National Geographic’s Director of Photography, by Rob Haggart. Excerpt: [...]

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A Photo Editor - Getting A Story Made at National Geographic | The Click — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:24:09 +0000

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