Contributor Submissions & Guidelines

Share your perspective. Tell a story. Inspire a journey.

Amour Abroad welcomes writers, photographers, artists, researchers, and other creatives who share our appreciation for travel, culture, fashion, love, and Christian faith.

As an international Christian travel and lifestyle magazine and media brand, we are interested in creative contributions that introduce readers to new destinations, celebrate cultural experiences, highlight beautiful craftsmanship, explore relationships, and encourage a life rooted in Jesus Christ.

Whether you are an established creative, an emerging photographer, a published researcher, or someone with a compelling story to tell, we invite you to share your work with us.

Explore our submission opportunities below.

1. Written Articles & Story Pitches

Have a story our readers should hear?

We are looking for fresh, compelling voices to contribute timely stories to our website and print magazine. We accept both detailed article pitches and completed drafts that offer a personable, thoughtful, and faith-centered perspective.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome articles across our three core themes:

Submission Requirements

Compensation & Editorial Review

Amour Abroad does not currently offer financial compensation for web articles. Published contributors receive an author byline, biography credit, and links to their relevant platforms where appropriate.

All written submissions undergo editorial review and may be edited for length, clarity, tone, accuracy, and brand alignment. Submission does not guarantee publication.

Written submissions are subject to our Terms of Service.

2. Photography Submissions

Help us bring the world into focus.

We welcome original travel and lifestyle photography from photographers around the world. From charming European streets to local markets, architecture, fashion, and cultural experiences, we are always looking for photographs that tell a story.

Photography submissions may be featured in the Amour Abroad print magazine, website, social media channels, newsletters, advertising, and other brand materials.

What We’re Looking For

Submission Requirements

Photography Compensation & Usage Rights

Amour Abroad currently does not offer monetary compensation for photography submissions. We welcome voluntary contributions from photographers interested in having their work considered for publication and use across our brand platforms.

By submitting photographs for consideration and accepting these submission terms, you grant Amour Abroad a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, publicly perform, modify, edit, adapt, create derivative works from, promote, advertise, and otherwise exploit the submitted photographs, in whole or in part, for any lawful purpose, in any media or format now known or later developed.

These rights are granted in perpetuity, without geographic restriction, additional licensing fees, royalties, or other compensation. Permitted uses include, but are not limited to, print and digital publications, websites, social media, newsletters, marketing campaigns, advertising, merchandise, promotional materials, and commercial projects associated with Amour Abroad.

Amour Abroad may also transfer or sublicense these rights to third parties, affiliates, partners, publishers, distributors, and other entities for authorized uses.

Photographers retain their underlying copyright ownership, subject to the broad license granted above. Amour Abroad is not obligated to publish, credit, or return submitted photographs. While we appreciate the opportunity to recognize contributors, attribution is not guaranteed.

By submitting, you confirm that you own or control the necessary rights to the photographs and have obtained any required permissions and releases from identifiable individuals appearing in them.

3. Illustrations, Artwork & Creative Submissions

Bring your creativity to the page.

We welcome original artwork and creative contributions that complement our editorial style and celebrate the beauty of travel, fashion, culture, and everyday life.

What We’re Looking For

Submission Requirements

Compensation & Usage Rights

Creative submissions are currently unpaid.

By submitting artwork for consideration and accepting these terms, you grant Amour Abroad a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to reproduce, publish, display, distribute, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, advertise, promote, and otherwise use the submitted artwork for any lawful purpose, in any media or format now known or later developed.

The license includes print and digital publications, websites, social media, marketing, advertising, merchandise, and other commercial and promotional uses associated with Amour Abroad.

Contributors retain underlying copyright ownership, subject to the license granted above. Attribution is not guaranteed.

4. Interviews & Expert Contributions

Have a perspective our readers should hear?

Amour Abroad welcomes interview proposals and opportunities to feature individuals whose work, experiences, and knowledge connect with our editorial interests.

We are interested in speaking with:

Proposal Requirements

Please include:

Interviews may be conducted through email, video calls, or other mutually convenient arrangements.

Compensation & Usage Rights

Interviews and expert contributions are currently unpaid. By participating, interviewees grant Amour Abroad permission to record, edit, reproduce, publish, distribute, and use their approved interview contributions in print, digital, social media, promotional, and marketing materials, subject to any separate written terms agreed upon.

General Submission Policies

Please review these guidelines before submitting your work.

Originality & Ownership: All submissions must be original or accompanied by the necessary permissions and licenses. Contributors must have the legal authority to grant the rights described in the applicable submission terms.

Third-Party Rights: Contributors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions, model releases, property releases, and other applicable clearances for people, locations, artwork, music, and other protected materials included in their submissions.

Editorial Review: All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team. We reserve the right to decline submissions that do not align with our publication’s editorial direction, quality standards, or audience.

Editing & Adaptation: Amour Abroad may edit, crop, resize, format, adapt, or otherwise modify submitted content for publication and promotional purposes, consistent with the rights granted by the contributor.

Copyright & Licensing: Contributors retain underlying copyright ownership unless otherwise agreed in writing. Submission and acceptance of the applicable terms grant Amour Abroad the usage license described in the relevant submission category.

Compensation: Amour Abroad is currently unable to provide monetary compensation for unsolicited photography, artwork, interview, or other creative contributions. Web articles are also currently unpaid. Submission and acceptance do not create an employment relationship or guarantee future paid opportunities.

Publication: Submission does not guarantee selection, publication, social media placement, contributor credit, or publication within a particular issue or timeframe.

Response Times: Please allow approximately 4–6 weeks for an initial response. Due to submission volume and editorial schedules, we may not be able to respond individually to every inquiry.

How to Submit

Ready to share your work with Amour Abroad?

Please email your submission or proposal to submissions@amourabroad.com.

Use the following subject line format:

SUBMISSION – [CATEGORY] – [YOUR NAME]

Examples:

Please include your submission, a brief introduction, and any relevant portfolio, website, or social media links.

For submissions involving photography and artwork, please include a statement confirming that you have read and agree to the applicable usage and licensing terms above.

We look forward to seeing your work!