Got a great video or photo of the city? We want to see it. The Hammer has 60,000+ followers and a whole lot more who see our stuff every week, and we’re always looking for fresh content to share — which means free exposure for you and more great Hamilton stories for everyone.
If we love what you send, we’ll share it across our channels with full credit to you. Standout contributors may also be in line for paid opportunities or a more formal partnership down the road.
What we’re looking for
Hamilton, in all its forms — neighbourhoods, skylines, waterfalls, street life, hidden gems, events, food, local characters
Content that makes people stop scrolling and feel something about this city
Both polished work and authentic, in-the-moment captures — we’re not snobs about production value if the content’s got soul
What makes a great submission
Match the format to the video: shoot vertical for short, punchy clips (our bread and butter for social), and horizontal for longer pieces where it suits the story
Keep it tight — anywhere from a quick 15-second clip to a few minutes, as long as every second earns its place
Good light goes a long way (golden hour is your friend)
Tell us a bit about what we’re looking at: where it is, what’s happening, why it caught your eye
Original work only — it has to be yours to share
A few things to keep in mind
Send a link rather than a giant file (Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, or a public Instagram post all work great)
We can’t share everything, but we review every submission
We’ll always credit you — make sure to include your handle
Ready? Drop your submission below.