COVER CALL for 1st Quarter TopBest of 2026

Cover Call — TopBest Magazine 1st Q 2026

Each quarter, one photograph becomes the cover of TopBest Magazine.

The process begins with editorial curation: from the monthly selections, three images are chosen by the DES_Photomag team as cover nominees. The final cover, however, is not decided by us alone — it is chosen by the community.

Participate in the cover selection
The community vote takes place on our Instagram stories and feed.
You can view the three nominees and cast your vote here:
→ Follow the process on Instagram: @des_photomag

This moment is not a competition.
It is a shared gesture of recognition. This process reflects what DES_Photomag stands for:

Talent over ego.
Curated excellence.
A collective gesture rather than a competitive one.

The cover is not a prize. It is a moment of shared attention.

Thank you for being part of this process — by looking carefully, engaging thoughtfully, and supporting the photographers whose work resonates with you.

DES_Photomag is an independent photography platform and printed publication, guided by the principles of talent over ego and curated excellence.