The Benefits of Entering Photography Competitions

There are literally hundreds of photo competitions every year. If you are an aspiring or seasoned photographer, here is why you should think about entering some of the many competitions now open.

Are you:

- A professional photographer?

- An amateur photography enthusiast?

- Someone with a camera and a creative mind?

- Someone who’s just bored?

Yes, photo contests are for just about anyone. Unlike poetry or cooking contests (where there’s a definite level of skill involved) almost anyone can start taking photographs with a camera. With digital cameras getting cheaper and better it’s easy to learn the skills and start entering.

What’s in it for you?

I’m glad you asked that! A Photo Contest is a great way to:

a) Showcase your skills … your winning photo may be published in very high profile photography magazines and books.

b) Be judged by experts, critics, and peers in your field.

c) Receive amazing benefits including the opportunity to talk to editors, well-known photographers, equipment manufacturers, etc.

d) Gain instant exposure … maybe a little fame.

e) And don’t forget … the PRIZES!

The prizes range from small cash prizes to fully equipped photography studios … from a membership to exotic photo safaris.

Here is a short list of some prizes from current and past contests:

* A Land Rover Biosphere Expedition to the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia to survey chamois, wolves and bears

* A 22 day overland adventure in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar

* A Grand Prize worth over $8,500, including a Nikon camera, lenses, flash system, notebook computer, printer, software and loads of other goodies.

* A Grand Prize worth $9,300. Including: a trip to the Northwest Territories and a Nikon Digital camera kit .

Apart from winning greatprizes, you also get a chance to develop your own real-world portfolio and depending on the contest, a win (or even a good finish!) can help launch your photo career.

So what are you waiting for?

Getting Started

Get started by choosing a photo contest.

Once you’ve chosen a contest, put the deadline date on your calendar. Either look through your existing collection or schedule a time to take your …winning shot.” Be sure to read the rules, fill out the necessary forms, send in or upload your photo … and wait for the announcement that YOU are the winner.

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