Preparing Images for JustLuxe & LuxeLounge

Images Sizes: You can upload images of virtually any size, but keep it above 200px x 200px. Ideally, upload an image that is at least 570px wide. For a main image, we prefer horizontal orientation in every section, although for fashion stories, we often use vertical orientation as well. If you can't resize your own photos, upload at the current size and our editors will resize for you.

File Types: We always prefer JPEG images in RGB Color.

Number of Images: You can always upload up to ten (10) images to an article. The first image you upload should be the one you would like to see as the thumb (or main). For articles that are chosen to be included on JustLuxe, we may choose to rearrange your photos, or not use them at all in lieu of better ones we may have access to. Please refrain from attempting to embed images into the text of your story, unless you have prior clearance from JustLuxe.

Use Your Head: Never upload images that do not belong on JustLuxe or in the LuxeLounge. Innaproprate images include, but are not limited to, nudity and distasteful images that might be found offensive, as well as photos that are simply irrelevant to the story. Unprofessional photography will not be allowed on the main pages of JustLuxe, this includes, but is not limited to, blurry or low-quality images. Photography that falls into these categories will be deleted, and may result in a warning or deletion of your contributor account.

The Golden Rule: Make sure you have the right to publish! Where did you get the image?

I took the picture (or designed it) myself: Great, as long as you still hold the rights, you can publish the image.

I got the image from a press kit: No problem, images from press kits are meant to accompany editorial coverage.

I took the image from a website: If you took the photo from a US Federal website or know for certain the image is in the public domain, you can publish.

I paid for the image: If you in fact purchased the image, along with the proper rights, you can publish. Examples of sites offering images for sale include shutterstock.com, istock.com, corbis.com and gettyimages.com

I found the image on Wikipedia: Images found in the Wikimedia Commons (commons.wikimedia.org) are often times part of the public domain or have been licensed to be used by anyone. Check under the "Licensing" section under the image to be sure. If it does NOT say you are free to copy, distribute and transmit the work, DO NOT PUBLISH.

I found the image in a search engine's results (ie Google): More than likely you CANNOT publish. You must go to the site where the image lives to find out for sure. Generally speaking, do not search for images this way.

I got the image from the official site for the product, service or place I have written about: You MUST have permission from the publicist or owner of said site to use the image. If you do not have express permission, you MAY NOT PUBLISH.

Release and Limitations of Liability: In the end, you are responsible for the images that you upload to JustLuxe. It is your sole responsibility to follow our guidelines IN ADDITION TO any terms and conditions stated by the owner(s) of the image. You must also adhere to any applicable copyright laws.