FAQ

Participation is allowed for all professional and amateur photographers from around the world; however, they must read the festival’s participation rules and act accordingly.

A series consists of at least 2 and no more than 7 photographs (1 first photograph and 6 supporting pictures), sharing a common theme or concept and a single title. The series will be judged as a whole. Please be sure that the photographs work together as a body of work.

A series consists of at least two and no more than seven photographs, sharing a common theme or concept and a single title. Please ensure that your images work together as a whole, as they will not be judged individually when entered as a series.

If, at the time of the competition’s close, a submission is incomplete (e.g., the submission has not been paid, or the images have not been uploaded correctly), it will not be eligible for juried consideration. However, you may check on your entry status at any time by logging into the Member Section and clicking on Entry History.

First, you will need to complete the online submission form, filling in the necessary details about your entry–credit name, entry title (please do not use symbols in the title–only letters and spaces), description, and select the category(s) that you are submitting to. Once you have completed the online submission form and filled in the details of your entry, you will be directed to the upload page where you can upload your photos.

Digital images should be in sRGB format and not exceed 2000 pixels and maximum 4 MB per file. Save as JPG compression High, and minimum 1000 pixels on the longest side. Choose a name for your image, for example: “Look.jpg” and please do not use symbols or spaces in the file name. If your submission is a series of images, please number them and upload in order of importance. Note: The first image should be the best/strongest in the series.

Yes, you may enter the same photograph into as many categories as you wish. In fact, doing so may increase your chances of winning. There is an additional fee for each extra category that you select for a single entry: 20% off the initial entry fees.

No, you may submit as many entries, in as many categories, as you wish.

No. There is no time limit for the shooting time of submitted photos.

No, after payment has been made, entries cannot be altered. Please review your work carefully before finalizing payment.

You should receive a confirmation email shortly after you submit and pay for your work.

Yes, judging is anonymous. Judges are not aware of participants’ names or details.

There is no monetary remuneration for the use of your image; however, in the case that it is being used for something other than the promotion of the competition, you will be contacted and given the option to decline the use of your work.

There are no hidden publication, exhibition, or award fees. The physical prizes themselves (trophies and medals) are provided free of charge. However, please note that international shipping and handling costs to deliver these physical awards to your location are the responsibility of the winner.

Yes, we believe great photography deserves to be seen. You are welcome to submit images that have been published or awarded elsewhere, provided you still hold the rights to the image and it does not violate any exclusivity agreements you have with other entities.