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Rule #5 - How to stand out in photo competitions 2008-03-08 14:16:12 To attract the judges' attention, you need to stand out. There are several ways to achieve that. One way is to make sure your photo is eye catching. This can be done by following the rules of Composition with great care and paying attention to color and patterns. Another trick that will help you out is to get the assistance of a friend, preferably more than one. Show them the photo you'd like to submit, together with some other photos, and ask them to rate them according to how eye-catching they are. While you can't expect to get the same answers from everyone, this exercise will give you a general idea on whether or not you photo stands out. Clarity will help your picture stand out. Use strong eye catching colors such as red, blue and yellow. Make sure facial expressions are clear and
Rule #4 - Composition, exposure and focus 2008-03-07 20:26:37 There's no escaping it - your photos should be of high technical quality. This does not mean you must go out and purchase expensive equipment or do a photography degree, but you should acquire some technical skills and pay great attention to the rules of composition (which includes knowing when to break them and how). You should get you exposure just right for the photo. Incorrect exposure is one of the most common mistakes made by photographers, even experienced ones. Usually it is easy to see if a photo is substantially over or under exposed. Check the main elements of your photo in particular – are the colors clear or washed out? Are the details in the shadow areas visible? As to the sharpness and focus - use a high shutter speed and possibly a tripod, depending on the lightning co Read more:Composition
Rule #1 - What's the subject? 2008-02-29 06:17:11 The first thing you should pay attention to is the subject
of the competition. The competition rules will normally specify a subject, for example: nature, travel, micro photography, architecture, portraits and so on. Sticking to the subject seems like obvious advice, but experience shows that participants often miss the target. Try to look at your submission through the judges' eyes. They have to go through a great amount of submissions and the ones that don't fit will normally be left out. It's best to shoot specifically for the competition, if you want to make sure it matches the theme. If you already have some photos which you think are good enough for a competition, the best thing is to make a list of keywords that are relevant to each of those photos, and then search for competiti
Rule #2 - Do some background research! 2008-02-29 06:17:07 If you're serious about winning, you ought to do some background
research on the judges and on the winning pictures from previous years. The list of judges is usually provided on the competition site. It's a good idea to do a web search for their names, see the style of their artwork and read their bio if it's available online. A great deal depends on the personal taste of the judges. Art, after all, is a subjective area, and although in photography a lot has to do with the technical skills of the photographer, the vision and aesthetics are judged on subjective grounds. More importantly, look at previous winners and try to see why the judges picked them. Pay attention to the technical quality of the pictures and to the composition, as well as to the way in which they interpreted the su
Open Call: LACDA 'TOP 40' JURIED SHOW 2008-02-29 06:16:42 Enter our "TOP 40" juried competion for digital art and photography. Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. Open to all geographical locations.Forty selected winners recieve one print up to 24x36 on museum quality paper to be shown in an international group exhibition in our gallery from April 10-May 3, 2008. The show will be widely promoted and will include a reception for the artists.Many artists from this exhibit continue their relationship with LACDA for exhibit in solo shows, exhibits curated outside of LACDA and exhibit in art and photo fairs where LACDA participates. All entries are given special consideration for exhibiting at LACDA and o
Direct Art Competition 2008-02-29 06:16:38 This competition is for Direct
Art Magazine, Volume 15, Fall 2008 edition. The competition is for twenty six publication awards. Artist winners of the competition will, at no cost to the artist, have their work appear Volume 15 of the Direct Art Magazine. See details of the awards listed below. Direct Art is distributed by Borders and Barnes and Noble throughout the USA. Read details of Direct Art here: www.slowart.com/about.htmDIRECT ART AWARDS:Grand Prize: Six page feature display.Second Prize: Five page feature display.Awards 3-4: Four page feature.Awards 5-6: Double page feature display.Awards 7-16: Single full page display.Awards 17-26: Half page display.Cover Awards: Front and back cover, inside covers, mast head and additional pages will be awarded by editorial selection.ELIGIBILITY
The Art of Photography Show 2008-02-29 06:16:01 Deadline March 3An international exhibition of photographic art at the elegant Lyceum Theatre Galleryin San Diego's historic Gaslamp QuarterJudge: Carol McCusker, PhDCurator of Photography at theMuseum of Photographic ArtsCurator: Steven ChurchillThe Art of Photography Show 2008 is a world-class international exhibition featuring all forms of photographic art -- images shot on film, shot digitally, unaltered shots, alternative process, mixed media, digital manipulations, montages, photograms, etc. The Art of Photography Show will be exhibited at the two-level Lyceum Theatre Gallery, a perfect venue for exhibiting a large showcase of awesome photographic art.See more details and enter the competitionCheck out the Opportunities for Artists & Designers blog :)
Rule #3 - The story behind the photo 2008-02-29 06:13:10 A good photo tells a story
. You should show the judges that it's not just a snapshot, but that you put enough thought into it. It should communicate with the viewers. This does not mean you should necessarily have a message to deliver to the world, but you should certainly tell a story, any kind of story, that can leave an impact on the viewers by communicating with them.A good story is one that evokes emotions. To test if your photo fulfills this requirement, ask yourself these questions, and aim to get at least one positive answer:Does your photo include elements that can move the viewers? Does it include elements that the viewers can identify with? Is there some humor in it?Check out the Opportunities for Artists & Designers blog :) Read more:behind
How to Win Photography Competitions 2008-02-21 00:34:47 This blog is for sharing tips on success in photography competitions. I will post extensive information and advice on winning photo contests, as well as regular news on competitions open for entry. Entering photography competitions is great fun and gives you the opportunity to win prizes and to get recognition. There are many competitions around, and entering is easy. Sometimes you'll need to pay an entry fee, but they are usually quite low. There are some rules of thumb to follow when entering a photo contest, which would help you increase your chances of success. Whether you've never entered a photo competition before and don't know where to start, or you've got some experience and want to improve - you'll surely find some useful advice in this guide. Good Luck!Check out the Opportuni Read more:Competitions
28th Annual Spring Photography Contest 2008-03-10 14:59:18 Photographer's Forum Magazine and Canon present the 28th AnnualSpring
Photography Contest
. Winning Photos will be published in the November 2008 issueof Photographer's Forum Magazine. All contest finalists will bepublished in The Best of Photography Annual 2008. EARLY ENTRY Deadline:April 21, 2008 FINAL ENTRY Deadline: May 12, 2008FIRST PLACE GRAND PRIZE:$2,000 cash award from Photographer's Forum PLUS Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera lens systemSECOND PLACE:$1,000 cash award from Photographer's Forum PLUS Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera lens systemTHIRD PLACE:$500 cash award from Photographer's ForumFOURTH PLACE:Five $100 awards100 Honorable Mentions:All Honorable Mentions will be listed in the November 2008 issue of Photographer’s Forum magazine and will receive a gold embossed c
The Great Outdoors 2008-03-15 09:02:53 A National Geographic photo competition for amateur and professional photographers Deadline: 31 March, 2008 Categories • Scenics of the natural world • Outdoor sports and activities • Parks (anywhere in the world) • Islands and underwater • Gardens Entry Fees $12 Per Entry For Amateurs $35 Per Entry For Professionals For Entries Received Before The Extended Deadline, An Additional $10 Will Be Added To Each Entry. See more details hereYou can also see the recent entries onlineCheck out the Opportunities for Artists & Designers blog :) Read more:Great
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Sharow Open Photographic Competition 2008-03-14 15:46:09 This is a competition for photographers of all levels of ability - excluding full-time professional photographers. In each category, photographs can be entered either in mounted print format or as digital file format in the form of a CD-Rom. Monitor screens will be used for judging and throughout the exhibition to display all digital files.General Categories1. Power2. People at Work3. Heritage4. WildlifeSpecial Category (10-19 years old)1. Schools/Students – any subjectPrizesPrizes are awarded for both print & digital file format and also in each category (total 24 prizes)First prize £50; Second prize £30; Third prize £20Schools Section (digital format only, any subject): First prize £50; Second prize £30; Third prize £20Plus four commendations at £15 eachGrand Prize for ‘Th Read more:Photographic
"Living Space" competition 2008-03-14 15:42:33 Marziart International Gallery invites all photographers, 18 years or older, to the competition
"LivingSpace
"The competition is international, open to all photographers.The works can be realistic or abtract, if the the are an expression of the theme.Theme "Living Space
" :"People live in very different living spaces. Either one adapts to existing conditions or creates oneself a new environment that meets one's needs. However, the environment affects and shapes a person. Consequently, the perception of our living space, whether rural or urban, is an important element of our existence. Its representation gives much information about the one, who is aware of this fact, and his perspective on things. Especially due to the present flooding of every single one with images, it is exciting to di
Edit your pictures 2008-03-14 15:35:14 You can improve the way your pictures look with editing software such as Photoshop or Gimp. These are incredibly powerful and you may be surprised at the changes you can make with them. Even photos that may seem dull at first can be touched up and "rescued". Some professional photographers like to declare that they never use Photoshop, but it is so widely used these days, and the benefits of using it are so impressive, so you really shouldn't get left behind. Photoshop is considered the industry leader in this field, though there are many other software packages that can get you the results you want. Gimp is one of the main competitors. You'll need to invest some time in learning how to use the software, but it is certainly worth it. You can find tutorials online, take a class or tak
Technicalities 2008-03-21 19:19:24 Don't miss the deadline! There's not much to say about this - just don't be late! Note the deadline down in your diary or put a post it note in a place where you can see it. Pay attention to the guidelines on submission. Some competitions accept online submissions and will allow you to upload your file on their web site. Some require mail delivery or other forms of submission. The competition rules will specify the size of the photo, or a minimum and maximum size. When you submit online, make sure the file size does not exceed the size specified in the competition rules (often this would be a small file size, to make the upload easier, but the winning entries will have to be submitted again in high quality). If you're submitting a print, you should again make sure you comply with the
International Year of the Potato Contest 2008-04-05 10:20:12 The contest is an invitation to reflect on the potato's key role in agriculture, the economy and world food security, to offer new insights into potato biodiversity, cultivation, processing, trade, marketing and consumption, and to contribute to a free and international exchange of information on this globally important food crop. The contest is divided into two categories: Professional photographers (people who make their living from photography) and Amateur photographers. All entrants must be over 18 years of age.The Selection Panel is composed of: Chairman: NeBambi Lutaladio, IYP CoordinatorManuel Antonio Alvarez Espinal - Permanent Representative of Peru to FAOLucy Conticello - Photo editorAdrian Evans - Director, Panos PicturesSteve McCurry - Photographer (Magnum Photos)Andre Read more:International
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New York Photo Awards 2008-04-10 15:44:51 The New YorkPhotoAwards
, the official awards of the New York Photo Festival. Honoring talented photographers from all over the world whose work breaks new grounds visually, intellectually, and aesthetically, the New York Photo Awards is a celebration of outstanding achievements in the world of contemporary photography.New York Photo Awards – Evening Ceremony, May 16th, 2008This spring, the inaugural NYPHA ceremony will take place during the New York Photo Festival. Located in the St. Ann's Theater space in DUMBO and designed to accommodate 500 persons, this hosted event will feature guest speakers, a/v projections of winning works, presentation of awards and subsequent acceptance speeches. Sixteen category Winners and thirty-two Honorable Mentions, selected by the Jury of the NYPHA, w
Photo Review’s International Photography Competition 2008-04-12 19:12:12 This year’s Photo
Review International
Photography Competition will be juried by Julie Saul, Director, Julie Saul Gallery, New York City.The Photo Review’s is “a competition with a difference” that enables thousands of people across the country to see the accepted work in our 2008 competition issue. Also, the prize-winning photographers will be chosen for an exhibition at the photography gallery of The University of the Arts, Philadelphia.Awards include a Microtek ArtixScan M1 Dual Media Scanner ($650), SilverFast HDR Studio digital camera RAW conversion software from LaserSoft Imaging ($499), a Lensbaby 3G Lens and Wide Angle / Telephoto Kit ($359), a $250 gift certificate from Calumet Photographic, a $250 gift certificate for Museo Fine Art Paper, Lowepro camera bags ($200 and $1
Annual National Wildlife’s 2008 Photo Contest 2008-05-07 21:11:25 National
Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.Let us showcase your work! We invite you to submit your favorite nature images to our 2008 photography competition—our biggest PhotoContest
in 38 years. Cash prizes totaling $18,000 plus camera equipment and other gifts will be awarded to the winners in three separate divisions: professional, amateur and youth. The grand prize winner will receive $5,000. Plus, a portfolio of award-winning entries will be published in the 2008 December/January issue of the magazine. In return for your $15 entry fee, you will receive a one-year membership in the National Wildlife Federation, including a subscription to National Wildlife*, and you can submit as many as 20 images in any combination of the follow Read more:Annual
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EU photo competition: Cultures on my street 2008-05-08 22:11:57 As Europe grows together in its diversity, the European Commission challenges YOU to capture your vision of intercultural dialogue and share it with the world in the competition
“Cultures on my street”. All European residents, regardless of age or origins, are invited to participate. It’s as easy as grabbing your camera and stepping outside the front door.Your photos could be used in materials that will encourage people from different cultures across Europe to breakdown the barriers of communication and start a meaningful conversation.Jury selected winnersThe 1st prize is a professional digital EOS 5D camera from Canon with a 24 -105mm zoom lens. The first prize winner will also be rewarded with a trip to three European capital cities (2 days per city, for 6 days in total).(The first
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