📸 Photo & Content Requirements
We love showcasing the real adventures, unique rigs, and authentic stories of people who live the boondocking lifestyle. Whether you’re a weekend wanderer, a full-timer, or simply passionate about wild places, we welcome your contribution to Boondocking Magazine LLC.
This page explains how to prepare and submit your content and photos — and how to make sure your submission meets our publishing and legal requirements.
🏕️ Content Requirements
We publish first-person experiences, travel features, DIY builds, how-to guides, and honest reflections from the trail.
If it captures the spirit of freedom, adventure, or self-reliance, it belongs here.
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Adventure stories and off-grid travel logs
- DIY rig builds, modifications, or campsite hacks
- Practical boondocking tips and lessons learned
- Reflections on nature, solitude, or life on the road
📝 Writing Guidelines
- Word count: 600 – 1,500 words (short features) / 1,500 – 2,500 (main features)
- File type: Word (.docx), Google Docs link, or plain text (.txt)
- Tone: Conversational, honest, and informative
- Include: Your name, short bio (1–2 sentences), and general location (state or region)
📷 Photo Requirements
Great photos make content unforgettable. We look for authentic, well-composed shots that showcase boondocking life — from epic landscapes to cozy campfires.
🖼️ Technical Guidelines
- Minimum size: 3000 px on the long edge (300 DPI preferred)
- Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, or RAW (DNG, CR2, NEF)
- Orientation: Landscape preferred for features
- Quantity: 6 – 12 images per submission
- Captions: Include short descriptions and photographer’s name for credit
📸 Tips
- Avoid over-editing — keep colors natural.
- Capture both wide scenes and close-ups.
- Include people when appropriate (to add connection and life).
- If your photos show recognizable people, see the Photo Release section below.
🧾 Required Forms & Permissions
As a professional publication, Boondocking Magazine LLC requires all contributors to complete release forms confirming content ownership and publishing rights.
1️⃣ Contributor Agreement & Content Release
Required for all submissions.
This confirms that:
- You own the content you’re submitting.
- You grant Boondocking Magazine LLC permission to publish it in print and digital formats.
- You understand that submissions are voluntary and may be edited for clarity or layout.
📎 Download: Contributor Agreement & Content Release (PDF)
2️⃣ Photo / Model Release Form
Required only if identifiable people appear in your photos.
Each person featured must sign a release granting permission for their likeness to be published. Parents or guardians must sign for minors.
📎 Download: Photo / Model Release Form (PDF)
⚖️ When to Use Each Form
| Submission Type | Contributor Agreement | Photo Release |
|---|---|---|
| Written content (no photos) | ✅ Required | ❌ Not needed |
| Content + scenic photos (no people) | ✅ Required | ❌ Not needed |
| Content + photos with identifiable people | ✅ Required | ✅ Required for each person |
| Photo-only submission | ✅ Required | ✅ If people are visible |
| Contest or special feature entry | ✅ Required | ✅ If people are visible |
💻 Prefer to Submit Everything Online?
No printer? No problem.
You can complete everything directly on our website — fast, secure, and mobile-friendly.
Our Online Contributor Submission Form lets you:
- Upload your content and photos in one place
- Check a box confirming you’ve read and agree to the Contributor Agreement & Content Release
- Note if any of your photos include identifiable people (we’ll request digital photo releases if needed)
All online submissions are legally equivalent to signed paper forms under U.S. electronic signature laws (E-SIGN Act and UETA).
By checking the agreement box, you confirm you’ve read and accepted Boondocking Magazine LLC’s Contributor Agreement and Photo Release terms.
🧭 How to Submit by Email (Traditional Option)
If you prefer to submit the PDF forms instead:
Email your content and photos to 📩 [email protected]
Include:
- “Submission – [Your Content Title]” in the subject line
- Your signed Contributor Agreement (and Photo Release forms if needed)
- A short author bio and your location
- A link to download your photos (Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer preferred)
✨ Contributor Credit & Compensation
All submissions are voluntary and unpaid.
Every contributor is recognized with a byline — your name, city/state, and (optional) website or social link — in print and online.
Boondocking Magazine is built on community and shared passion.
Your content or photos help celebrate the spirit of adventure and the people who live beyond the pavement.
Think of it as your name in lights — shared with fellow boondockers across the country.
✅ Before You Hit Send
- Proofread your content for clarity and flow.
- Confirm your photos meet our technical requirements.
- Ensure you’ve included the required forms or checked the agreement box online.
- Attach your content and upload links.
- Submit and join a community of boondockers inspiring others to explore further.
Boondocking Magazine LLC
37637 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48150
🌐 www.BoondockingMagazine.com
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