Below, you will find detailed guidelines on how to create a post on PhMuseum. Following these recommendations will ensure your content fits the right post type and is effectively presented, making it suitable to be selected for a feature by our editorial team.
The Projects section welcomes artists to upload their bodies of work. Please note that each post is meant to include one project only.
Profile type: Make sure your profile is complete and updated. If you are a photography duo, you can mark your profile as such under “Profile Type”, specifying the duo’s name under “Display name”.
Title: The title should consist of the full title of your project, formatted in Title Case.
Cover image: This will be the image showing on the Projects landing page, and on the homepage in case your post gets featured: make sure to choose a strong and representative picture. It should be a plain image, with no graphic design elements added to it.
Text: The “short description” should consist of a brief excerpt, providing the reader with an overview of the work. The text box below is meant to be filled with a more in-depth description. We recommend keeping it within 300 to 500 words, dividing the text into clear paragraphs, and starting with a strong introduction. Consider that the use of English will make your entry more accessible (we suggest a free app like Grammarly to double check it). We suggest formatting the text simply: please avoid the use of Headings, Quotes and Lists, while you can use bold and italics. You can and embed links in the text to provide additional content (e.g. to a video or multimedia presentation hosted externally).
Images: To be considered for a feature, upload at least 10-12, high-quality sequenced images. You can define their order by dragging and dropping them in the desidered position. If you wish, you can add captions to single images to provide more context.
The News Items section welcomes organizations and/or independent writers to upload articles.
Profile type: Make sure your profile is complete and updated. You can mark your profile as an Organization under “Profile Type”. Please write your full name under “First name” and “Last name”, and the organization’s name under “Display name”.
Title: We recommend writing a clear and captivating title, no longer than 15 words, providing all the key information. Please format it as Title Case.
Cover image: This will be the image showing on the News landing page, and on the homepage in case your post gets featured: make sure to choose a strong and representative picture. It should be a plain image, with no graphic design elements added to it.
Text: The “short description” should consist of a brief excerpt, providing the reader with an overview of your article’s content. Use the text box below to enter your full article. You can use Headings, Quotes and Lists as formatting options in case they suit your content. Consider that the use of English will make your entry more accessible (we suggest a free app like Grammarly to double check it).
Images: We recommend uploading 8-12 images depending article’s length. Images should be plain (not including graphic design elements). You can define their order by dragging and dropping them in the desidered position. If you want, you can add captions to single images to provide more context. If your article contains images from different authors/sources, please provide copyright information (© Name Surname) for each photograph in its caption.
The Awards section welcomes organizations to independently upload their open calls. Each post is meant to include one open call only. Please create one post per edition (e.g., "PhMuseum Photography Grant 2025").
Profile type: Make sure your profile is complete and updated. You can mark your profile as an Organization under “Profile Type”. Please write your full name under “First name” and “Last name”, and the organization’s name under “Display name”.
Title: The title should feature the full title of your open call, formatted in Title Case.
Cover image: This will be the image showing on the Awards landing page, and on the homepage in case your post gets featured: make sure to choose a strong and representative picture. It should be a plain image, with no graphic design elements added to it.
Text: The “short description” should consist of a brief excerpt, providing the reader with key info on your open call. Use the text box below to enter the full description. Please divide it into 3-5 clear paragraphs, with titles formatted as “Headings”. Consider that the use of English will make your entry more accessible (we suggest a free app like Grammarly to double check it).
Images: We recommend uploading 3 plain images (not including graphic design elements). You can define their order by dragging and dropping them in the desidered position. Please provide copyright information (© Name Surname) for each image in its caption.
The Festivals and Exhibitions sections welcome organizations to independently upload their photography events. Each post is meant to include one festival/exhibition only. Please create one post per edition (e.g., "PhMuseum Days 2024 International Photography Festival", or “Six Stations and a Golden Tooth by Lucija Rosc at PhMuseum Lab”).
Profile type: Make sure your profile is complete and updated. You can mark your profile as an Organization under “Profile Type”. Please write your full name under “First name” and “Last name”, and the organization’s name under “Display name”.
Title: The title should feature the full title of your festival/exhibition, formatted in Title Case.
Cover image: This will be the image showing on the Festivals/Exhibitions landing page, and on the homepage in case your post gets featured: make sure to choose a strong and representative picture. It should be a plain image, with no graphic design elements added to it, and preferably no installation views.
Text: The “short description” should consist of a brief excerpt, providing the reader with key info on your festival/exhibition. Use the text box below to enter the full description. Consider that the use of English will make your entry more accessible (we suggest a free app like Grammarly to double check it).
Images: We recommend uploading 3 plain images (not including graphic design elements). You can define their order by dragging and dropping them in the desidered position. Please provide copyright information (© Name Surname) for each image in its caption.
The Photobooks section welcomes publishers and artists to independently upload their photobooks.
Profile type: Please make sure your profile is complete and updated. If you are a publisher, you can mark your profile as such under “Profile Type”. Please write your full name under “First name” and “Last name”, and the publishing house’s name under “Display name”.
Title: Please format it as “Book Title by Author”, using Title Case.
Cover image: This will be the image showing on the Photobooks landing page, and on the homepage in case your post gets featured. Please upload a flat picture of the book’s cover, cropped exactly to the edges with no borders, no background, or extra space. PhMuseum will automatically add a grey border to your image on the listing page, so there is no need to include this.
Technical info: Please fill in all the available information in the dedicated fields (e.g. Author, Title, Price, Buy link, ISBN…). Use the “characteristics” box for any additional description concerning binding, papers, special features etc.
Text: The “short description” should consist of a brief excerpt, providing the reader with an overview of the work. The text box below is meant to be filled with a more in-depth description. We recommend keeping it within 300 to 500 words, dividing the text into clear paragraphs, and starting with a strong introduction. Consider that the use of English will make your entry more accessible (we suggest a free app like Grammarly to double check it). We recommend formatting the text simply by avoiding the use of Headings, Quotes and Lists, while you can use bold, italics, and embed links.
Images: Upload at least 8-16 high-quality images. We suggest alternating 2 product shots to 1 photograph from the work. By product shots we mean well lit, top-down views of the book on a neutral background. You can define the images’ order by dragging and dropping them in the desidered position.
If you require further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@phmuseum.com. We’re here to help ensure your content is successfully uploaded and optimally presented on the platform. Thank you for contributing to our community.