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FAQ
Answers to common questions about Fotoqrafika, our magazine, and how to get involved.
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- 01Fotoqrafika is an independent photography magazine and curatorial platform dedicated to creative visual storytelling. Founded in Azerbaijan in 2011, it brings together photographic projects by professional and emerging photographers from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
- 02Fotoqrafika is published quarterly, with four seasonal issues each year: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
- 03Yes. The digital editions of Fotoqrafika are free to read and download.
- 04You can read and download current and past digital issues through the Fotoqrafika website.
- 05No. Fotoqrafika does not currently offer a magazine subscription. Each digital issue is available individually and free of charge.
- 06We publish strong and coherent photographic projects, series, and visual narratives. We are interested in work with a clear artistic vision, conceptual coherence, and thoughtful execution, rather than isolated individual images.
- 07We look for work that demonstrates visual strength, coherence, and a distinctive approach. Projects are considered both on their own merits and in relation to the editorial direction of a particular issue.
- 08Yes. We accept submissions from professional and emerging photographers worldwide. Submissions are free, and submitting work does not guarantee publication. Please see our Submission Guidelines for complete requirements and instructions.
- 09Yes. Alongside photographic projects, Fotoqrafika publishes interviews, visual essays, editorial articles, thematic features, and other photography-related content.
- 10Yes. In addition to the free digital editions, Fotoqrafika is available as a print-on-demand edition for readers and collectors who want a physical copy.
- 11Print editions are produced on demand. They are an optional physical extension of the digital magazine, rather than a replacement for the free digital edition.
- 12Yes. Print-on-demand editions are available for selected past issues, subject to availability. Please check the individual issue page for current print options.
- 13We support photographers primarily by giving their work a carefully curated platform and presenting complete projects to an international audience. Selected photographers may also be featured through interviews, online editorial content, social media, and other Fotoqrafika initiatives.
- 14Yes. Exhibitions are one of Fotoqrafika's activities, extending its curatorial approach beyond the magazine through both digital and physical exhibitions.
- 15Yes. In addition to magazine publication, Fotoqrafika may feature photographers and their work through its website, social media, interviews, editorial features, and other initiatives.
- 16You can support Fotoqrafika by reading and sharing the magazine, following and engaging with our online channels, and helping introduce our work to other readers and photographers. We also welcome thoughtful collaborations with individuals, institutions, and organizations. If you would like to explore ways to support or collaborate with Fotoqrafika, please visit our Support & Collaborate page
- 17The website includes news and updates, photography-related articles, interviews, editorial features, exhibitions, and selected projects and features beyond the quarterly magazine.
- 18You can follow Fotoqrafika on Instagram and Facebook, as well as through our website. We share new issues, featured photographers, editorial content, exhibitions, and other updates there.
- 19Yes. You can subscribe to receive occasional news and updates from Fotoqrafika. It is not a regular weekly or monthly newsletter, but a way to stay informed about new issues and selected developments.
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