How to Enter a Photography Contest
Do you enjoy photography? Have you thought about entering some of your photographs to win prizes or money? Every photo contest is different, but you are sure to find one either in your community or online that will match your interest and ability.
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How to Enter a Photography Contest
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Search local newspapers, advertisements and online sources to find current photography contests. When searching, take note of deadlines, entry fees, and qualifications. You will also want to read the fine print, because some contests will want full rights to your photos, even if you do not win anything.
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Once you have found a credible contest, find out the details of the type of photo the contest dictates and get ready to take some photographs. You will want to take pictures when you have the best lighting available (if outdoors, you'll probably want to take photos when the sun is high). It is also a good idea to take multiple shots of the same thing when you are taking pictures to ensure at least one photo turns out the way you want it to. It is also a good idea to take pictures with a digital camera, rather than using a film camera, as you don't have to pay any film processing fees that way.
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Make sure you have plenty of time to take good photos. The best photos take time to ensure proper lighting, emotion, and composition. If you rush, you may not achieve the look you want.
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Once you have some pictures you like, and you think have a shot at winning the contest, upload them to your computer to have a closer look at them. Some photos look fine on the digital camera screen, but upon closer inspection, are blurry, grainy, or otherwise not usable.
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Choose the best picture or pictures for the contest. If necessary, photoshop the image to enhance the color, brightness, or contrast (make sure this is allowed by reading the contest rules). If you are mailing the hard copy of the photograph in, or dropping it off to a physical place, make sure you print a copy of it for yourself. If you are entering online, fill out the necessary paperwork, attach a copy of the photo file, and send it on its way.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your photo is well-lit and isn't dark or filled with shadows.
Take several pictures of the same thing to ensure at least one comes out the way you want it to.
Double check your pictures before entering them to make sure they are clear and don't have any blurry edges.
Make sure you have the written permission of any person or people in your photographs before submitting them to a contest.
Read the fine print in any contest to find out if you are giving up the copyrights to your photos when entering the contest.
Resources
- Photo Credit http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1001222
