# Picture of the day submissions open

> Daily Maverick invites First Thing subscribers to share their photographs for weekly publication.
- Title: Picture of the day submissions open · Daily Maverick
- Summary: Daily Maverick invites First Thing subscribers to share their photographs for weekly publication. Daily Maverick's First Thing newsletter opens photo…
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- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-02-i-have-a-picture-for-you-26-september-02-october
- Author: Daily Maverick
- Published: 2026-10-02T17:13:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daily maverick, first thing, photography submissions, newsletter, picture of the day, news, politics
## Submit your photos here
First Thing subscribers can now send their own pictures for the Picture of the Day section. A submission link appears in the newsletter once you are subscribed.
## Format and resolution matter
Daily Maverick asks photographers to orient cameras horizontally in landscape format and send the highest resolution possible. These guidelines help ensure the best quality publication.
## Weekly limit of twenty photos
The newsletter limits weekly entries to a maximum of twenty. If your picture is not published, keep sending them in for future weeks.
## All subjects welcome
First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but the publication encourages all pictures. Photographers of any subject matter are invited to submit.

> we encourage all pictures.
## Professional photographers included
Amateur and professional photographers are welcome. While Daily Maverick does not pay for pictures, photographers can provide portfolio links or print options when submitting.
## Rights and attribution
Submitting a photo means you give Daily Maverick permission to publish it on the site and in this format. You retain all rights to your work. Contact Daily Maverick to reuse or print subscriber photos.
## Key takeaway

Daily Maverick's First Thing newsletter opens photo submissions to subscribers, with guidelines on format and resolution, limiting weekly entries to a maximum of twenty.