Our guiding philosophy at Progressive Street is encapsulated by the phrase "Beyond the screen, on paper." This principle fuels our mission to create tangible, high-quality publications that genuinely resonate with our audience. Thus far, we've successfully printed 50 unique magazines and an equal number of meticulously curated books, all available on demand. This approach allows us to prioritise quality over profit, streamline bureaucratic processes, and significantly reduce potential accounting issues. Operating as a non-profit organisation, any profits we generate, however small, support those involved in our projects, such as the graphic designers. Our mission is to utilise the photographers’ images to craft an authentic and inspiring catalogue of our society, sharing meaningful stories that contribute to the world of photography rather than indulging in personal narcissism.

To elevate our projects and capture stunning visuals, we are launching a new campaign to attract more talented photographers!

We are excited to discover outstanding work that aligns with our vision. By following strict criteria and supporting only the most exceptional pieces, we aim to foster a vibrant community of artists and promote photography that truly matters. We look forward to your contributions and collaboration in this exciting endeavour! Please note that we have a dedicated section for artistic production. Ultimately, we are seeking meaningful photography—your unique perspective of the world through your eyes.

"A Glimpse of Our Society"

The campaign aims to create a sincere catalogue of our society's stories through your works. We offer the opportunity to evaluate your portfolios for exceptional results through our professional team. Additionally, we will assess submitted projects for their potential publication as books, ensuring only the most compelling works reach our audience. Our commitment to identifying and nurturing exceptional projects acknowledges that this dedication comes with certain costs. By prioritising excellence, we hope to enhance the prestige of both our online and print publications, benefiting photographers and increasing the visibility of our platform.

To maintain high standards for submissions, we've established the following guidelines:

1. A critical review of a portfolio incurs a minimum fee of 40 euros, applied only to portfolios that meet our criteria for quality and impact.

2. We are dedicated to publishing exceptional projects both online and in print. Our selective process honours the uniqueness of each submission, ensuring we avoid a formulaic approach. We only consider editorial proposals from submissions that truly stand out. For worthy projects, editing fees range from 100 to 150 euros. Accepted authors will receive two PDFs—one for online use and one high-resolution for print—along with their book included in our print-on-demand catalogue.

Your book, as previously discussed, will be featured in our series under the name 'PPH' (Progressive Publishing House) and will be available as a print-on-demand book through Peecho directly on our website: Progressive Street Shop It will also have its dedicated page, from which you can access the shop:Books Series.

We chose the print-on-demand model, carefully selecting Peecho as our printer, to release our beautiful books without the hefty costs associated with traditional printing methods, especially regarding storage. This choice allows our readers and authors to purchase books easily and receive them quickly, wherever they are. Shipping costs vary by location, as Peecho has different headquarters worldwide. I also receive a copy of each book for my own catalogue to present at various occasions, such as festivals, exhibitions, or networking events. Authors can decide how to use their own books. Many have purchased multiple copies through Peecho and resold or showcased them directly to interested individuals, leading to various reviews. 

Importantly, we earn nothing from the book sales! What you pay is merely the cost of printing and shipping. Regarding promotion, once the book is uploaded to Peecho, I will announce it on social media, directing traffic to your profile as usual. The promotion will continue through various channels, potentially including outreach to bloggers. Effective collaboration is essential in this endeavour

PS- We'll keep sharing interesting articles on our website, and if you're able, we would be sincerely grateful for your support through a donation. Your kindness helps us keep doing what we love and serve our community better.

– Batsceba Hardy

Too many images kill imagination. Too few words kill thought.