Photography Contests
From Photoshelter:
Presenting the American Photography Open 2018. A new competition to celebrate the best pictures submitted by photo enthusiasts, taken with any device.
For over 30 years American Photography has been holding a juried competition for pro photographers. Now with the proliferation of so much great photography taken by everyone we are introducing a new competition for photo enthusiasts at all levels.
Our judges will include members of the Pro Photo Daily staff, Julia Sabot from Blink, Alison Zavos Editor of Feature Shoot, Reuel Golden Editor at Taschen, Marc Asnin from Boulevard Artists, a Tamron Image Master and they, along with the community who register, will award prizes for the best images submitted in 2018.
Final Deadline: August 24, 2018
A Short List will be announced in September and a Community Voting Gallery will be available for voting.
In October ten finalists will be announced who will receive prizes including selected products/ services from our partners, an exhibit of their prints and recognition at our awards event at Photo Plus in New York City and a chance to participate in a Photo Walk conducted by one of the Tamron Image Masters during the show.
The Grand Prize of $5000, a Tamron 24-70 G2 lens (value $1200) plus additional prizes from our partners, will be announced along with the Community Voting Award winner at an event at Photo Plus on Thursday Oct. 25th. 2018.
The entire 2018 short list collection will be featured in a book that will be available to download for free or purchase as a hard copy.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Your initial entry (one image) is free through July 1, 2018. You can enter an additional 2 images, for a total of 3, for $25; an additional 6 images for a total of 7 for $50; or an additional 15 images for a total of 16 for $100. If you have more images you would like to enter they can be added for $5.50 each. Once your entry has been paid there are no refunds provided.
You keep all rights to your images: AI-AP does not retain any rights to your work when you make your submission. Upon selection, permission is given only for use in the book, website, finalists exhibit and any promotion for American Photography relevant to the contest. Proper artist credit is always given along with contact information where applicable.
JPG files are required for submission. Upload files 72dpi, RGB, up to 1000 pixels on the LONGEST side, up to 20MB. Use any unique file name, but do not include special characters or spaces in the file name. Save file as a .webp.
You don’t have to submit high-res files: If your image is selected as a finalist, we will request hi-res files at minimum 300 dpi, 20x13", CMYK for reproduction.
From BenQ:
Costa Mesa, CA — BenQ is offering one lucky winner the chance to explore and capture some of America’s most spectacular sites—a prize worth $5,000. The Capture the Photogenic Landscapes of competition will run until November 30, 2018.
One winner will be awarded one of three trip options. They include a trip to the historic creole capital, New Orleans; to a tropical paradise with a storied past, Old Havana; or to the home of the Granite Giants, Yosemite.
“They could be roaming through swamplands and beautiful French architecture, discovering seascapes and urban wonderlands, or exploring over 800 miles of unprecedented trails, meadows and waterfalls,” the company announced.
The contest adventures are designed to guide users through the most photogenic locations as well as to teach them to visualize scenes before capturing decisive moments. The photo adventures were created with Photo Workshop Adventures. Details on each of the trip options follow.
New Orleans Landscapes
Scheduled March 17–22, 2019, this trip will focus on travel, landscape cityscape, architecture and also people photography. It will provide a professional photographer guide as well as photo walks and discussions. The six-day trip will include accommodations in a four or five star hotel, breakfasts and two dinners.
Havana Landscapes
Held March 2–6, 2019, this photo journey will center on travel, landscape, seascape, architecture, urban and people photography. In addition, the winner will meet with Cuban photographers, students, musicians, artists and also entrepreneurs. A professional photographer guide as well as a Cuban guide and driver will be provided.
It will also encompass photo walks and discussions. Moreover, included in the trip will be: a room in a five star hotel; breakfasts; two lunches/two dinners; local transportation; people-to-people activities; a Visa (U.S. citizens); as well as OFAC travel documents.
Yosemite Landscapes
Taking place April 21–26, 2019, this trip to Yosemite National Park will offer tutorials on travel, landscape, nature and wildlife photography. Moreover, there will be a focus on long-exposure photography by a professional photographer guide. The itinerary includes photo walks, hikes and also discussions.
Accommodations will be at a four or five star hotel (except in remote locations) and include breakfasts and two dinners. In addition, local transportation and National Park permits will be provided.
To enter the competition, fill in the form here.
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