Win a Canon 5D Mark III OR a Nikon D800

Win a Canon 5D Mark III OR a Nikon D800

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SnapKnot is a photocentric website designed to help brides-to-be find their perfect wedding photographer. In celebration of the connections made between brides and SnapKnot photographers, we are giving away a NEW Canon 5D Mark III OR a Nikon D800 to one lucky contestant. It’s easy to enter, just click the button below! Click here for official rules
Prizes: Canon 5D Mark III is valued at $3499.00, Nikon D800 is valued at $2999.99

oneeyeland awards

oneeyeland awards

http://www.oneeyeland.com/awards/award-categories.php

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
ART DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (Advertising entries only)
ART BUYER OF THE YEAR (Advertising entries only)
PHOTO REP OF THE YEAR (Advertising entries only)
AD AGENCY OF THE YEAR (Advertising entries only)
PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR (Book entries only)
PHOTOGRAPHER'S WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
RETOUCHING ARTIST / COMPANY OF THE YEAR
CGI ARTIST / COMPANY OF THE YEAR
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
Annual Reports
Automotive
Beauty
Calendar
Catalogues
Conceptual
Fashion
Food
Movie Promotion
Music
Portrait
Product / Still Life
Public Service
Self-Promotion
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
Aerial
Bridges
Buildings
Cityscapes
Historic
Industrial
Interiors
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - BOOK
BOOK
Documentary
Fine Art
Nature
People
Self-Promotion
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL
Environmental
News
Personality
Photo Essay / Feature Story
Political
Sports
Travel
War / Conflict
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - FINE ART
FINE ART
Abstract
Collage
Landscape
Photo Essay / Feature Story
Political
Sports
Travel
War / Conflict
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - NATURE
NATURE
Aerial
Flowers
Landscape
Seasons
Sky
Trees
Underwater
Wildlife
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - PEOPLE
PEOPLE
Children
Culture
Family
Lifestyle
Portrait
Self-Portrait
Wedding
Other
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR - SPECIAL
SPECIAL
Digitally Enhanced
HDR
Light Painting
Macro
Night Photography
Panoramic
Pets
Special Effects
X-Ray
Other
SPECIALITY CAMERAS
Holga
iPhone
Polaroid
Mobile Phone
X-Ray

33rd ANNUAL COLLEGE and HIGH SCHOOLPHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTsponsored by NIKON

33rd ANNUAL COLLEGE

and HIGH SCHOOLPHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTsponsored by NIKON

Winners will be inducted into Nikon's Emerging Photographers Hall of Fame 

Exhibition opportunity at Brooks Institute's Gallery 27 

All Winners, Honorable Mentions and Finalists published in the book

Best of College & High School Photography 2013 

[ Click Here to Enter Your Images ]

EARLY Entry Deadline:

October 15, 2012

($4.95 per photo) 

FINAL Entry Deadline:

November 19, 2012

($5.95 per photo) 

FIRST PLACE :: COLLEGE :: $2,000 cash grant

PLUS Nikon D7000 camera and lens system

FIRST PLACE :: HIGH SCHOOL :: $2,000 cash grant

PLUS Nikon D7000 camera and lens system

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SECOND PLACE :: COLLEGE :: $1,000 cash grant

SECOND PLACE :: HIGH SCHOOL :: $1,000 cash grant

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THIRD PLACE :: COLLEGE :: $500 cash grant

THIRD PLACE :: HIGH SCHOOL :: $500 cash grant

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5 FOURTH PLACE AWARDS :: COLLEGE :: Five $100 grants

5 FOURTH PLACE AWARDS :: HIGH SCHOOL :: Five $100 grants

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200 HONORABLE MENTIONS

All Honorable Mentions will be listed in the May 2013 issue of Photographer’s Forum magazine and will receive a certificate of outstanding merit.

The top 16 winning photos will be published in the May 2013 issue of Photographer's Forum and entered into Nikon's Emerging Photographers Hall of Fame. Winners will also have their work exhibited at Brooks Institute's Gallery 27. All contest finalists, top 8% of all entries, will be published in the hardcover book Best of College & High School Photography 2013. 

Early entry fee is $4.95 per photo entered.

(uploaded or postmarked on or before October 15, 2012) 

Final entry fee is $5.95 per photo entered.

(all entries must be uploaded or postmarked on or before November 19, 2012) 

Rights remain with photographer. 

Subject matter is open. 

Photography by Design

Photography by Design

CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS
DEADLINE November 14^th 2012 Midnight EST

Exhibit Calendar (subject to change)
Submissions Close	14-Nov-12 Midnight EST
Juror' Choices Announced	by 20-Nov-12
On-Line Check-in Due	30-Nov-12
Work Receipt Deadline	10-Dec-12
Exhibit Opens	13-Dec-12
Artists Reception	TBA
Exhibit Closes	6-Jan-2013
Submission Rules Selection Process How to make a Submission Submit your work

Annual Nature’s Colors Photo Contest

Annual Nature’s Colors Photo Contest

The world is full of beautiful colors. Show us your most colorful shots for your chance to win!

Now in its fifth year, the Nature's Colors photo contest is your chance to submit your best shots of Mother Nature at her finest and get published

in Outdoor Photographer!

Enter now! Entry deadline is November 29, 2012

Grand Prize Package:

$1,000 cash

Publication of the winning photo in an upcoming issue of Outdoor Photographer

Tamrac's Evolution 9 Photo Backpack

A Gitzo GT2532S Series 2 Systematic 3-Section Tripod and GH2780QR Center Ball Head

A PNY 32GB Pro-Elite Series SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card

A Strobist Lighting Kit from LumiQuest

A 16x20 print of your photo from Duggal

Online publication in the Winners' GalleryFirst Place Package:

Tamrac's Velocity 7x Camera Bag

A Manfrotto 190CXPRO4-M0Q4 Carbon Fiber tripod and head kit

A PNY 16GB Pro-Elite Series SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card

A Bounce Lighting Kit from LumiQuest

A 16x20 print of your photo from Duggal

Online publication in the Winners' GalleryPeople's Choice Award:

Online publication in the Winners' Gallery

See Official Rules for more details and make sure to check out last year's winners.

Wednesdays Photo Contest Series

Wednesdays Photo Contest Series

http://www.phoozl.com/weekly-photo-contest/
Weeklies & Assignments

(includes new contest series: Weekly Wednesdays!)

This is where you’ll find the shorter photo challenges, typically one week long (see “Photo Contests” tab for the Instagram Alphabetography A-Z contest). The short time period puts the pressure on, which can boost your creativity. And be sure to check out the Winners Showcase & PhoozL Points scoreboards. The more you participate, the more chances you have of moving up the lists!

Weekly Wednesdays! A new theme each week. Next themes include: Nature’s Close-Up, Headshot, To Abstraction, and White. Start planning, shooting, or researching your archives!

Emerging Pro Photo Competition Presented By Epson and Sony

The 6th Annual Emerging Pro Photo Competition Presented By Epson and Sony

Enter now for your chance to win more than $8,000 in cash and prizes—and get published in Digital Photo Pro!

Are you ready to take your work to the next level? If you're a student enrolled at an accredited college or university and enrolled in a photography course, or an emerging pro with up to five years of professional experience, it's time to get noticed.

Submit up to five images to each of the following categories:

• Fashion & Beauty

• Photojournalism & Sports

• Fine Art

Get started now—submit to all three categories to win big!

Entry deadline is December 4.

Grand Prize Package:

Publication of the winning photo in Digital Photo Pro $1,000 cash Epson Stylus Pro 4900printer

One First Place Winner from each category will receive:

Publication of the winning photo in Digital Photo Pro $500 cash Epson Stylus Pro 3880printer

One People’s Choice Winner from each category will receive:

Inclusion of the winning photo in the Emerging Pro Online Finalists Gallery

THE 7° INTERNATIONAL ART PRIZE ARTE LAGUNA

THE 7° INTERNATIONAL ART PRIZE ARTE LAGUNA

ART. 1 - Goal
ART. 2 - Techniques
ART. 3 - The Jury
ART. 4 - Prizes
ART. 5 - Application fee
ART. 6 - Conditions of participation
ART. 7 - Selection Process and the Collective Exhibitions
ART. 8 - Responsibilities
ART. 9 - Agreement



ART. 1 – GOAL

The Italian Cultural Association MoCA (Modern Contemporary Art), in collaboration with Arte Laguna, organizes the Seventh Edition of the International Art Prize “Arte Laguna”, aimed at promoting and enhancing contemporary art. The total value of the Prize is 170000 Euros.
The Prize obtained a medal by the President of the Italian Republic, with the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Veneto Region, the Municipality of Venice, Cà Foscari University of Venice, and the European Institute of Design among others. The contest features the awarding of cash prizes, the organization of an important collective exhibition in Venice, exhibitions in Art Galleries, Art Residencies and the publication of the official Catalogue. The Prize is divided into five sections: painting, photographic art, sculpture and installation, video and performance, and virtual art. Participants can freely choose the subject of their artworks.

ART. 2 – TECHNIQUES

The Prize is open to all Artists, without any limit of age, sex, nationality or other qualifications. Each artist can participate with one or more artworks, in one or more sections. Technical details:

Painting – works realized with technical and stylistic freedom (oil, tempera, acrylic, ink, vinyl, watercolor, graphite, pencil, collage, etc.) on whatever support (canvas, paper, wood, plastics, iron, etc.). The maximum size allowed for each work is 175 cm per side. It is possible to submit polyptycs as one single work, as long as they fall within the overall 175 cm; they must be submitted as multiple works if the total size exceeds 175 cm.

Sculpture and installation – works created with any organic or inorganic material. Sounds, lights, videos, mechanical or electrical movements can be used in the works. It is possible to present the works as a digital photographic project. The maximum size allowed for each work is: base 4 meters, depth 4 meters, height 8 meters, and no weight limits.
The authore of the sculpture or of the installation, if selected as a finalist for the collective exhibition, will have to provide the Head Office of the Prize with all the necessary material in order to exhibit the artwork.

Photographic Art – color and b/w analog photos, color and b/w digital photos, color and b/w digital elaborations, works created on the computer. The maximum size allowed for each work is 175 cm per side.

Video Art and Animation – videos, films and works made with all the animation techniques on any digital and analog support. Works must last 15 minutes at most, opening titles and closing credits included. For the final exhibition artists have to send the original works saved on DVD in high quality and in formats compatible with the mostly used reading systems.

Performance – Every artist or group of artists can participate with one or more performances, using any technique, expressive form and with the use of any support materials. Finalist artists will perform live on the opening night and will have to provide all necessary materials for the realization of the performance. Each performance can last 10 minutes at most. Copyright and SIAE rights must be provided for works that include non original music or images, if necessary.

Virtual Art - iFOPE: artworks entirely created using computer softwares, graphics, and 3D animations; artworks and videos created using smartphone or tablet applications; virtual installations, net art. Examples of App >>>

ART. 3 – THE JURY

The selection of the artworks will be carried out by the Jury composed by experts and important professionals of Contemporary Art:

Prize Curator:
Igor Zanti (Italy, Art Critic)

Panel:
Umberto Angelini (Italy, Director of Festival Uovo)
Gabriella Belli (Italy, Director of Musei Civici of Venice)
Adam Budak (United States, Curatorr of Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden of Washington)
Cecilia Freschini (China, Independent Curator; founder and director of lab-Yit | the Italian Contemporary Art Platform in China)
Mario Gerosa (Italy, Senior editor of AD, Digital Art Curator)
Lina Lazaar (Great Britain, Expert in International Contemporary Art for Sotheby's)
Kanchi Mehta (India, Founder and Chief Curator of Chameleon Art Projects & and India Editor for Flash Art)
Sabine Schaschl (Switzerland, Director and Curator of Kunsthaus Basel)
Felix Schöber (Germany, Independent Curator)
Claudia Zanfi (Italy, Art Historian and Cultural Manager)

ART. 4 – PRIZES

The endowment of the Prize is thus divided:
INSTITUTIONAL PRIZES

PRIZE Painting: 7,000 euros*
PRIZE Sculpture: 7,000 euros*
PRIZE Photographic Art: 7,000 euros*
PRIZE Videoart and Animation & Performance: 7,000 euros*
PRIZE Virtual Art iFOPE: 7,000 euros*
* The awarded artworks will remain artists’ property. Withholding taxof 25% on money prizes. The money prizes will be given during the awarding ceremony.

SPECIAL PRIZE "BUSINESS FOR ART"

"FOPE gioielli"
development of an artistic project with the winning artist of the virtual art section.

SPECIAL PRIZES "ARTIST IN RESIDENCE"

- Reserved for artists who participate with 2 works in the same section till October 23, 2012

"Technymon ARTresidency": Art residency in Mumbai or Chicago for 1 month: 1 artist + 1 final exhibition
The residency includes: journey, accommodation, an art grant of 500 Euros (a grant to sustain the artist in carrying out the project), final exhibition in a Gallery. One of the works created during the residency will be the property of Technymon. Reserved to artists who participate with 2 works in the same section.

"Glass School Abate Zanetti": Art residency in Venice for 1 month for 1 artist + development of a project with master glassmakers + open day
The residency includes: accommodation, workshop, development of a project with master glassmaker Giancarlo Signoretto, open day.
Reserved to artists who participate with 2 works in the same section; at the end of the application period, you will be asked to send a project that will be evaluated in order to choose the winner. The work created will be signed also by master Giancarlo Signoretto and will be the artist's property; one copy will remain to the School.

"Art Stays": Art residency in Slovenia for 7 days for 1 artist + final exhibition
The residency includes: accommodation, board, study, curatorial assistance, participation in the festival and final exhibition.
ART STAYS, an International Festival of Contemporary Art and the main annual event of visual arts in Slovenia. One of the artworks will be Art Stays's property. Reserved to artists who participate with 2 works in the same section.

"iaab": Art residency in Basel for 3 months for 1 artist + open day
The residency includes: accommodation, study, curatorial assistance, open day
The artwork will remain the artist’s property. Reserved to artists who participate with 2 works in the same section.

SPECIAL PRIZES "COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS"

"Open": Participation in the exhibition in Venice for 1 month for 1 artist
The participation includes: curatorial assistance and participation in Open, International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations in Venice, which will exhibit in 2013 during the Venice Film Festival. Reserved to artist who apply to the sculpture & installations section.

Extraordinary Exposures Photography Contest!

Extraordinary Exposures Photography Contest!

The Aperture Academy is proud to present the 2012 Extraordinary Exposures Photography Contest.

Categories for entry are: Nature's Landscapes, Wildlife, and Urban Landscapes. 

http://www.apertureacademy.com/photography-contest-2012.php

Contest Prizes

Grand Prize
$1,000.00 CASH
$100 BayPhoto.com Print Package

1st Prize
ThinkTank International Roller Bag v2 ($350 value!)
$250 Zenfolio Package
$100 BayPhoto.com Print Package

2nd & 3rd Prizes
$100 Zenfolio Package
$100 BayPhoto.com Print Package



Contest FAQs

To help you understand what you need to do to qualify and enter, read our frequently asked questions below:


→ How many photos can I enter?
A maximum of ten (10) photographs may be submitted, per person. You can submit to one or all of the categories, not exceeding a total of ten photos. When you upload your images, you will be able to select which category you wish to enter each into.


→ What are the specs for uploading my photos?


Images MUST meet the following criteria to qualify:
Photos submitted must be a .JPG file
Photos must be a minimum of 640 pixels on the longest side
Photo file size must be no larger than 1MB
Photos should have a resolution of 72 PPI
Photos can not have watermarks or signatures


→ How much is the entry fee?
There is a $25 USD entry fee to submit up to 10 images.


→ When is the deadline for submissions?
All photographs must be submitted by midnight, December 31st, 2012.


→ When will the winners be announced?
The winners for the 2012 Aperture Academy Extraordinary Exposures Photography Contest will be announced on or before January 31st, 2013. Winners will be notified by e-mail.


→ How do I enter this contest?
To get started, click here and begin uploading your photos.

Asia Without Borders 2012 Photo Contest

Asia Without Borders 2012 Photo Contest
Website: http://www.asiawithoutborders.com/index.php

Eligibility: Worldwide

Deadline: October 20, 2012

Free to Enter

We are looking for the world’s most stunning photos of Asia in 3 categories:

• Category 1: OUR NATURAL WORLD
• Category 2: UNDERWATER LIFE
• Category 3: CULTURES & SYMBOLS OF ASIA
• Category 4: BACK TO BASICS (for youth photographers only)

The Asia Without Borders Photo Competition 2012 also has the Youth Category, where those under 21 years fo age can send in entries from all of the above categories.

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
• US$ 3,000 Cash

1^ST PRIZE (from each category)

Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera Ki

Copyright: By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges and warrants that the submitted photograph is an original work created solely by the entrant, that the photograph does not infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, moral rights, rights of privacy/publicity or intellectual property rights of any person or entity, and that no other party has any right, title, claim or interest in the photograph.

Usage of Images: By participating, entrants agree to release, discharge and hold harmless ASIAN Geographic, and each of their respective partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, agents and their employees, officers, directors, and representatives from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this Contest or any Contest-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder.
Participants also agree (a) to be bound by these Official Rules; (b) that the decisions of the Judges are final on all matters relating to the Contest; and (c) if he/she wins that Sponsor may use the winning photographs and each winner’s name, photograph, likeness, and/or voice in any publicity or advertising relating to the Contest or future promotions without compensation or approval.

Fall Photo Contest: Colors of trees

Fall Photo Contest: Colors of trees
Website: https://www.facebook.com/treenation/app_451684954848385

Eligibility: Worldwide

Free to Enter

Prizes: The two winners will be awarded with a Baobab each

Copyright: Your photos will never be used outside of tree-nation.com, facebook.com/treenation, facebook.com/EcologicalMind without your previous authorization.

Deadline: 30 November 2012