2011 "Celebration!" Photo Contest Sponsored by Profotio ~ Photography News

2011 "Celebration!" Photo Contest Sponsored by Profotio

November 20, 2011 /Photography News/ Celebrating and enjoying ourselves is one of those acts that people truly enjoy. We celebrate weddings, birthdays, graduations and many more occasions. During each stage of life we can always find reasons to be festive. In reality, from birth to death, an individual’s existence can be defined with these special times. Profotio invites you to submit your own interpretive images that capture not just the occasion but also the human spirit celebrating life.

Prizes:

First Place winner will receive the following:

$300 cash prize

The winning image will be featured on the Profotio.com homepage slideshow

Second Place winner will receive the following:

$200 cash prize

The winning image will be featured on the Profotio.com homepage slideshow

Third Place winner will receive the following:

$100 cash prize

The winning image will be featured on the Profotio.com homepage slideshow

3 honorable mentions will be recognized and will receive the following:

The winning images will be featured on the Profotio.com homepage slideshow

Eligibility:

All countries accepted. Images may be submitted by all photographers (professional and/or non professional.)

Submission details:

Submit up to 4 (four) images. Both black & white and color photos will be accepted.

Judging:

Wining images will be selected on the following criteria: 25% credit to adherence to theme of contest 25% credit to originality of thought 25% to artistic interpretation 25% to photographic skills. Images will be evaluated by the Profotio staff judging committee. All decisions are final.

Notification:

All winners will be notified via email within 7-10 days after contest ends. At that time each winner will receive instructions on acceptance of their award(s). All cash prizes will be paid via Paypal™ or AlertPay™ only. Winning entrant has 30 (thirty) days to claim prize.

Copyright:

The submitting photographer retains full copyright of material.

Entry Fee: $15 (USD)

Entry Deadline: January 6, 2012 (11:59PM CST)

Website: Profotio Photo Contest