Contribute
The Beacon accepts, and encourages, guest columns, blogs, stories and letters to the editor. To contribute to the Flathead Beacon please e-mail your work or idea to Kellyn Brown at . For news tips, announcements and press releases, please e-mail to , or call 257-9220. Submit your events at www.flatheadevents.net.The Beacon encourages submissions to our Flathead Beacon Flickr group. Learn how to submit your photos here. For questions regarding photography, please e-mail , or call Lido Vizzutti at 257-9220.
Photo Ethics for freelancers and contributors:
Photographs must not be staged or posed. Photographers should not interfere with or alter any scene when shooting a photograph other than a portrait or illustration. Portraits and illustrations should be unmistakable to the reader and must be labeled as such. All illustrations must be discussed with the photo editor prior to their execution.
Photographers will not manipulate images or add or alter sound in any way that can mislead viewers or misrepresent subjects. If filters are used for effect they should be disclosed. If photographers are unsure of post-production work they must consult the photo editor.
Photo captions must be provided and fully explain the picture's context and content.
The origin of the photo, whether submitted, produced by staff or marketing sources, should be clearly labeled.
Photographers will conduct themselves in a professional manner and treat all subjects with respect and dignity.
Submitted photographs are held to the same ethical standards as those made by our staff photographers.
