Photo Contests
Dec 27, 2012 14:41:28 #
I am new to this, and maybe some of you folks can provide some suggestions. How does one go about finding photo contests (e.g., portraits, scenic, pets, etc.) to enter?
Thank you.
Steve W.
Thank you.
Steve W.
Dec 27, 2012 15:44:30 #
I found several by typing "photo contests" on google.com search.
Dec 27, 2012 20:42:17 #
Look for camera clubs in your area, they have contests several times a year.
Dec 27, 2012 20:46:30 #
any photo mag, Popular Photography, Outdoor photo, google photo contest, ask local photo shops. clubs, photo meet up's etc
Dec 27, 2012 20:55:04 #
Steve W. wrote:
I am new to this, and maybe some of you folks can provide some suggestions. How does one go about finding photo contests (e.g., portraits, scenic, pets, etc.) to enter?
Thank you.
Steve W.
Thank you.
Steve W.
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Dec 28, 2012 07:26:04 #
If you're looking thru the internet for comps to enter, I would be wary of ones that want a registration fee.
Dec 28, 2012 07:43:01 #
photonphysicist
Loc: Texas
Linda From Maine wrote:
I found several by typing "photo contests" on google.com search.
Be sure and read the "fine print" of the contest. There are folks without scruples who use a "photo contest" to gain great photos and usage rights for free.
Digital photography school has a good article on the subject at:
http://digital-photography-school.com/photo-contests-%E2%80%93-is-that-a-contest-or-rights-grab
Dec 28, 2012 08:46:06 #
I'm a fan of I-Shot-It.com. I won $700 in the Wildlife category my first time competing. I also won some "marks of excellence".It is a nicely run website.
Dec 28, 2012 12:53:30 #
I just looked at I-Shot-It and it is wonderful. I always enjoy a place where people say what settings are used (quite often) so we can learn. Thanks for this recommendation.
Dec 28, 2012 13:08:42 #
photonphysicist wrote:
Be sure and read the "fine print" of the contest. There are folks without scruples who use a "photo contest" to gain great photos and usage rights for free.
Digital photography school has a good article on the subject at:
http://digital-photography-school.com/photo-contests-%E2%80%93-is-that-a-contest-or-rights-grab
Linda From Maine wrote:
I found several by typing "photo contests" on google.com search.
Be sure and read the "fine print" of the contest. There are folks without scruples who use a "photo contest" to gain great photos and usage rights for free.
Digital photography school has a good article on the subject at:
http://digital-photography-school.com/photo-contests-%E2%80%93-is-that-a-contest-or-rights-grab
I agree. Also, the other comment about registration fees. Make sure you are okay with what you are getting into.
Dec 28, 2012 23:34:46 #
I agree. The only ones requiring a entry fee I would enter are sponsored or put on by good camera clubs. Also carefully read the rules. Many contests state they keep all copyrights to photos entered. You do not want that. It means they can use the photos entered, whether they are winners or not, for anything they want and can even sell the photo to anyone they want. They can even restrict your use of the photo.
Dec 28, 2012 23:39:09 #
Also remember, once you start entering photo contests you will also start receiving a lot of spam and fraudulant contest scams. These always ask for entry fees. You send the photo and the money and that is the last you hear from them under that address. It is a shame we have to PYOB, but that is life on the internet.
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